The Lagos State Government has announced plans to redesign the Oshodi Transport Interchange (OTI) to integrate it with the Red Line and Blue Line rail systems, advancing the state’s Rail Mass Transit project. This initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency, align with global standards, and provide seamless connectivity for commuters.The redesign, spearheaded by the Lagos Read More…
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Telecom operators face ₦5 billion loss due to fibre cuts in Lagos
Telecommunications operators in Lagos State have reported significant losses amounting to ₦5 billion in 2024, attributed to over 2,500 fibre cuts across the state. This alarming revelation was made during the 7th edition of the Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFo), themed “Strengthening Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure through Proactive Implementation and Strategic Coordination.” The high-risk Read More…
I Don’t Need Closure From You Anymore
February turned out to be my most inspiring month. Not to mention the most love-filled. Which is crazy, as this love didn’t involve anyone else but myself. I truly believed that being in love meant being wrapped up in someone, preferably a partner, preferably you—back when you were my world. But this month, love looked Read More…
The Other Emergency
When Nigeria’s President Tinubu declared a state of emergency on oil-rich Rivers State last week, the issue took over every waking minute of Nigerians at home and abroad. Someday, historians are going to make a meal of the various views, declarations and subterfuges at play. By the time the true story of what transpired is Read More…
The Love of God
1 John 4:7-10 All those who believe in God agree on one thing, and that is that God is love. The love of God is a biblical truth (1 John 4:8), and can be defined as “an exercise of His goodness towards individual sinners whereby, having identified Himself with their welfare, He has given His Read More…
Trump revokes security clearances for Biden, Harris, Clinton, and other critics
U.S. President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearances of former Vice President Kamala Harris, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and several other political figures in a sweeping move against his Democratic and Republican critics. In a memorandum issued late Friday, Trump stated, “I have determined that it is no longer in the national Read More…
Pope Francis to be discharged after severe pneumonia, ordered two months of rest
Pope Francis, 88, who has been battling pneumonia for over five weeks, will be discharged from Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Sunday but will require two months of convalescence at the Vatican, according to his medical team. Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the head of the pope’s medical team, stated that while the pontiff no longer has pneumonia, Read More…
I finally understand bipolar disorder
I remember the night you told me you were bipolar. You said it so casually as if you were telling me your favourite colour, and I, in my ignorance, didn’t think much of it. I had never heard the term before—not in a way that made it real. I thought it was just a word, Read More…
Visiting Fidel Castro in Havana
I never personally met Fidel Castro Ruz, one of the iconic figures of the 20th Century. I only saw him once in the streets of Havana while he drove and the crowds cheered. On November 25, 2016, this African-Latin American ancestor joined the pantheon. When on Friday, March 14, 2025 I visited the Fidel Castro Read More…
Heathrow fire shutdown sparks global travel disruptions
Tens of thousands of passengers across the world have been left stranded following the shutdown of Heathrow Airport due to a fire at a nearby electricity substation. The incident has led to massive flight cancellations, diversions, and mid-air turnarounds, affecting travelers from the United States, the Caribbean, India, and beyond. Heathrow, one of the busiest Read More…