Uthman Salami

Lagos

Senior Correspondent at The Punch

Senior Crrespondent @MobilePunch | Runner up @NMMA 2023 Capital Market Correspondent Category | Field: Investigative, Human interest and Development Journalism

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Lagos dismantles makeshift drug stalls, to prosecute 20

6 days ago | punchng.com | Uthman Salami

The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has announced that at least 20 suspected drug peddlers arrested in Gowon Estate and Egbeda will be prosecuted. Wahab disclosed this in a statement on Thursday via his official X handle, following an operation carried out by the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Taskforce on Wednesday.
Man arrested for licking goat’s genitals in Kano

1 week ago | punchng.com | Uthman Salami

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a 24-year-old man, Shamsu Yakubu, for allegedly engaging in an obscene act, involving a goat in a video that went viral on TikTok. According to reports obtained by PUNCH Metro on Thursday, Yakubu was arrested on Tuesday after he was seen in the video instructing someone to film him as he allegedly licked the genitalia of a goat. The clip, which has circulated widely on social media, particularly on TikTok, sparked outrage among viewers.
LASG restates support for retirees

1 week ago | punchng.com | Uthman Salami

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to supporting civil servants as they transition into retirement, assuring them of continued engagement, empowerment, and welfare even beyond active service.
Lagos eyes power sector reforms

1 week ago | punchng.com | Uthman Salami

Lagos State is positioning itself at the forefront of Nigeria’s energy transformation as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and former Minister of Power, Professor Barth Nnaji, called for a full embrace of power sector reforms, particularly the unbundling of the energy industry.
Loyalty crucial in public service, says Sanwo-Olu

1 week ago | punchng.com | Uthman Salami

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has emphasised the importance of loyalty in public service, describing it as a cornerstone of creative and transformative leadership. Speaking on Wednesday at the second edition of the Lagos Leadership Summit, organised by the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, the governor stressed that public service demands a strong sense of commitment, trustworthiness, and adaptability.
Man who attempted stealing deity statue mentally ill - Police

1 week ago | punchng.com | Uthman Salami

The Ogun State Police Command has disclosed that Jeremiah Nwoke, the man accused of attempting to steal the crown of the Agemo deity statue in Ijebu Ode, is suspected to be suffering from mental illness. Nwoke was apprehended on Saturday, April 12, 2025, after allegedly damaging the Agemo statue located at Itoro Roundabout, along Folagbade Road in Ijebu Ode. The golden statue, which was reportedly commissioned over two decades ago, was allegedly found desecrated by residents early that morning.
Nigerian risks 40 years jail over $2.5m fraud in US

2 weeks ago | punchng.com | Johnson Idowu |Uthman Salami

An Abuja-based man, Charles Nwadavid, is at risk of 40 years imprisonment in the United States of America and deportation for his alleged role in a $2.5m romance scam. This was contained in a statement obtained on the US Department of Justice website on Wednesday. According to the statement, Nwadavid was arrested on Monday upon his arrival to the US via a United Kingdom flight and appeared in court on Tuesday.
Govt opens post-service directorate for retirees

2 weeks ago | punchng.com | Uthman Salami

The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Olabode Agoro, has announced the opening the Post-Service Department in the HoS Office, created to address welfare-related matters and support lifestyle adjustments after retirement. Agoro revealed this on Tuesday during a send-forth ceremony for third and fourth quarters of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, held in honour of the retirees at the Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja. “Feel free to approach the Post-Service Directorate for further details.
Lagos launches probe after overhead water tank kills woman

2 weeks ago | punchng.com | Uthman Salami

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to launch an investigation into the tragic death of 30-year-old Cynthia Oguzie, who was reportedly killed when an overhead water tank collapsed onto her apartment in the Lekki area of the state. The spokesperson for the Lagos State Safety Commission, Adewunmi Okoh, confirmed the development to PUNCH Metro on Wednesday during an interview about the heartbreaking incident.
Embrace nation-building roles, Sanwo-Olu’s wife urges women

2 weeks ago | punchng.com | Uthman Salami

The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has called on women to embrace their vital roles as nation-builders and support one another in their various endeavours. She made this call during the maiden edition of the Lagos-West Women Assembly, which was tagged “Building Stronger Community,” held on Tuesday at Agidingbi, Ikeja.