The Nigerian Federal Government is planning two major highways that will span the entire country through a Public-Private Partnership scheme. Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, disclosed this to State House Correspondents on Sunday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. He announced that these highways would connect Abuja to Lagos and Port Read More…
Month: September 2023
Jackhammer Governance
I am not in the habit of poking my nose into affairs that don’t concern me, except that when a fart is released in one corner of the room, it will inevitably spread around in obedience to the direction of the wind. Ogun State may be comparatively small in the Nigerian community of states, but Read More…
Pastor arrested for visa scam, duping victim of N1.67 million
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, has arrested a 39-year-old Pastor, Michael Ogundepo, on allegations of orchestrating a visa scam. In a statement issued on Monday in Akure, DSC Aidamenbor Daniel, the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), revealed that the suspect had solicited N1.67 million to facilitate a visa application Read More…
Lagos Police commence investigation into mysterious death of 22-year-old apprentice
The Lagos State Police Command has initiated an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the tragic demise of a 22-year-old male tailoring apprentice, identified as Hakeem Mujib. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, confirmed this development on Monday. Hundeyin disclosed that the command received information regarding the incident on Sunday night, Read More…
Unsafe Buildings in Lagos prompt urgent demolition measures
Residents of various buildings in Lagos faced a perilous situation as balconies and doors exhibited concerning signs of deterioration. The occupants refrained from lighting up for fear of a catastrophic collapse. Furthermore, on Layi Oyekanmi Street, Ilasa, Mushin, two separate three-storey structures underwent partial demolition. Numerous other distressed edifices were sealed off and marked for Read More…
United Nations applauds AU’s permanent G20 membership
The United Nations has commended the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration for admitting the African Union (AU) as a permanent member of the G20, a move that has elevated the AU’s status from “invited international organization” to full membership, akin to the European Union. The declaration’s emphasis on accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals Read More…
Visa ban lifted: Nigeria and UAE resume flights and forge economic ties
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reached a final agreement to lift the visa ban imposed on Nigerian travelers and to promptly resume flights operated by Etihad and Emirates Airlines. This development comes in the wake of President Bola Tinubu’s visit to the emirate on Monday, following his participation in the G20 summit Read More…
Lagos Government shuts eight nightclubs for safety violations
The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action by sealing eight nightclubs and event centres in both Ikeja and Victoria Island. This move is a response to various safety violations and is in alignment with the government’s commitment to public safety, as articulated by Mr. Lanre Mojola, Director General of the Lagos State Safety Commission. Read More…