The Federal Government has confirmed the continuation of rehabilitation works on the Third Mainland Bridge starting Thursday, as announced by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, in a statement released on Wednesday in Lagos. Expressing understanding for the inconvenience caused by traffic diversions, Kesha appealed for patience and cooperation from Read More…
Less than three days remain until the primary election of the Labour Party (LP) for the Edo Governorship race, and tension rises as operatives from the Zone 5 headquarters of the Nigeria Police apprehend the National Chairman of the party, Mr. Julius Abure. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Abure was detained in Read More…
On Wednesday, amidst uncertainty surrounding Red Bull team boss Christian Horner, triple world champion Max Verstappen demonstrated his dominance, leading the way as Formula One kicked off pre-season testing in Bahrain. The 26-year-old Dutch driver, known for his remarkable performances, expressed his determination early on, setting the pace for the testing sessions ahead. Verstappen’s supremacy Read More…
On February 15, 2024, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, sparked controversy with his announcement to “clear” homeless communities residing under bridges across the city. The Governor, quoted by The Guardian on February 16, 2024, cited concerns about aesthetics, security, and traffic congestion as motivating factors, stating: “We cannot allow people to turn under Read More…
The Lagos State Government has announced lifting the ban on activities of the Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) within the state, signalling a new phase in the transport sector’s dynamics. According to Mr. Sola Giwa, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, the decision reflects the government’s commitment to fostering peace and Read More…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast indicating haziness and cloudiness across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday, with particular implications for Lagos and surrounding areas. According to NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, moderate dust haze with a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km is expected over the northern Read More…
Residents of Lagos State are expecting the government to take proactive measures to tackle the escalating costs of food items and consumables in the region. This is exactly what the Lagos State Government has chosen to do. In a recent announcement during the conclusion of a two-day retreat at Orchid Hotels in Lekki, Ms. Abisola Read More…
The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action to close Mandilas Market for two days, aiming to ensure compliance with its directive for the removal of illegal make-shift structures along road setbacks within and around the market area. The closure notice was issued following a joint inspection and enforcement exercise conducted by the Lagos State Read More…
Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare have been discharged of alleged treasonable felony charges by the Federal High Court, Abuja. This decision follows the withdrawal of the charges by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN. Justice Emeka Nwite, in his ruling, announced the discharge of the defendants, stating, “In view of the Read More…
Dr. Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, has reaffirmed the prohibition on the unauthorised use of camouflage uniforms across the country, citing the prevailing security situation as the basis for the directive. Matawalle stressed that only the Armed Forces and the Police are permitted to use camouflage uniforms during joint operations. He underscored Read More…
