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Gabonese Coup: The fault is not in the electorate

THE scenario has various strands of familiarity. I mean the military coup of Wednesday, August 30, 2023 that removed Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba. An elected African dictator in a well-fortified Presidential Palace finds his palace has become his prison. It is like the fish realising that the water it is swimming in is boiling. Read More…

Metro Surulere Traffic

Lagos State Government Diverts Nighttime Traffic for National Stadium Bridge Repairs

The Lagos State Government has revealed plans for nighttime traffic diversion on Friday and Saturday nights, specifically on September 1st and September 2nd, between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. daily. This temporary alteration in traffic flow is essential to facilitate the repair of the recently damaged truck barrier on the National Stadium Bridge. Mr. Abdulhafiz Read More…

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Infrastructure Nigeria

Works Minister David Umahi says FG cannot reimburse federal road spend now

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed on Thursday that the federal government is currently unable to refund the funds expended by State Governments on Federal Roads. Minister Umahi made this statement during his visit to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State in Ibadan. During his two-day working visit to Oyo State, Minister Umahi explained, Read More…

Nigeria Politics

Past presidential candidates urge Bola Tinubu to embrace government inclusivity

Several former presidential candidates from opposition political parties that participated in the 2023 presidential election have come together to request inclusion in President Bola Tinubu’s government. Amb. Felix Osakwe, the presidential candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), conveyed this appeal on behalf of the “Forum of Concerned Presidential Candidates” during their visit to Alhaji Read More…

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Metro Top Story Traffic

Lagos State Government to test E-Queuing management system for traffic flow

The Lagos State Government is set to embark on a trial run of its Electronic Queuing Management System (EQMS) to manage traffic on the Lekki-Epe Corridor, commencing on September 4th and running until September 30th. This initiative is aimed at elevating the driving experience for both truck operators and commuters navigating this vital corridor. Mr Read More…

Crime Domestic Violence Metro Top Story

Lagos State reports alarming rise in sexual and domestic violence cases

In a disconcerting revelation, the Lagos State Government, operating through its Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), has reported a staggering total of 5,624 cases of Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) within a span of just one year. This concerning statistic was unveiled by Ms Titilayo Shitta-Bey, the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Lagos Read More…

Football Sports

Surulere Local Government Chairman Sulaiman Yusuf Celebrates Hosting 2023 Lagos Street Soccer Championship

In a momentous triumph for Surulere and its passionate sporting community, Chairman Sulaiman Yusuf proudly announced that Surulere Local Government has been awarded the coveted hosting rights for the 2023 Lagos Street Soccer Championship (LSSC). This exciting development promises to bring a surge of enthusiasm and sporting vibrancy to the “Sport City” of Surulere. Chairman Read More…

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Crime Cybercrime Nigeria Top Story

Unmasking the Web of Deceit: Investigating Internet Fraud in Nigeria

In the wake of Nigeria’s digital revolution, as the nation strives to embrace technological progress and financial inclusion, a stark and disconcerting reality has emerged: the rampant surge of internet fraud. This investigative report ventures into the intricate web of internet fraud that has entangled the Nigerian landscape, unravelling the intricate threads of data, statistics, Read More…

Culture & Arts Entertainment Music & Nightlife Top Story

Transformative Harmony: Weird MC’s Journey through Music and Spirituality

In the vibrant mosaic of Nigeria’s music landscape, one name stands out as a true maverick, seamlessly weaving together genres and cultures to create something entirely unique. Adesola Idowu, better known by her stage name “Weird MC,” has carved an indelible niche for herself as a Nigerian music icon, rapper, and songwriter, despite her roots Read More…