A trending video has emerged, depicting vehicles parked in front of commercial businesses on Adeniran Ogunsanya being clamped by the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA). While no immediate explanation was given for the clamping, it was suggested that LASPA was demanding parking levies for vehicles parked on business premises. The affected properties included Burger King, Read More…
Day: 20 October 2023
Lagos State Governor unveils ‘Live Camera Update’ project for Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1fm
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State inaugurated the ‘Live Camera Update’ Project at the premises of Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1fm on Thursday. The project, located at Radio House on Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja, aims to provide timely, accurate, and real-time traffic information to the public. In his address, Governor Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Commissioner Read More…
U.S. President Biden seeks billions in aid for Israel as conflict in Gaza intensifies
U.S. President Joe Biden announced plans to request significant financial support from Congress to aid Israel in its ongoing conflict with the Palestinian militant group, Hamas. The move comes as tensions escalate in the Gaza Strip and as part of broader efforts to address international crises. In a televised address from the White House, President Read More…
China pledges increased investments in Nigeria’s power generation and digital economy
President Xi Jinping of China has committed to increasing investments in Nigeria’s power generation sector and digital economy, following a Belt and Road Initiative forum held in Beijing. According to the office of the Nigerian Vice President, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Nigeria’s National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and three Chinese partners have Read More…
House of Reps calls for ban on LGBT-promoting educational materials
The House of Representatives has issued a call for the Federal Government to “prohibit the production, importation, and usage of educational materials that contain content promoting Lesbianism, Bisexuality, and Transgender (LGBT) in the nation’s educational resources.” This resolution was put forward in a motion by Rep. Sulaiman Gumi during a plenary session in Abuja. Gumi Read More…
Federal Government seeks 50 hectares of land from states to advance housing initiatives
The Federal Government has called on state governments to release 50 hectares of land to support its Renewed Cities Agenda, aimed at delivering housing solutions for citizens. Mr. Ahmed Dangiwa, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, made this appeal during a courtesy visit by the Governor of Taraba, Dr. Agbu Kefas, in Abuja. Dangiwa Read More…
Lamido Sanusi calls for reduced dependence on petrol to address subsidy removal crisis
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the 14th Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), expressed his view on the long-term solution to the petrol subsidy removal crisis, saying, “The long-term solution is to reduce dependence on PMS.” He added, “In the short term, the most effective measure to offset the removal Read More…
FEC greenlights concession of Central Workshop in Ijora for revitalisation and operation
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given its approval for the concession of the Central Workshop in Ijora, Lagos State, aimed at its rehabilitation and optimal operation. The concession will operate under the regulatory guidance of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC). In a statement signed by Manji Yarling, ICRC’s Head of Media and Publicity Read More…
MFM Basketball Club clinches 2023 Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League Championship
Mountain of Fire Ministries (MFM) Basketball Club of Lagos clinched the 2023 Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League Championship with a 64-60 victory over Nigeria Customs Basketball Club on Thursday. This historic win marks the first time MFM has secured the title, earning the right to represent the country in regional and continental club championships. Right Read More…
US wrestling instructor praises Nigerian Wrestling Federation for technical training course
Mr. Zac Dominguez, an instructor based in the United States, has expressed his satisfaction with the Nigerian Wrestling Federation’s initiative to host a level three Olympic technical course for coaches and referees in Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC). Dominguez shared his views with the press late on Wednesday in Yenagoa, the Read More…