The Minister of Works, Mr. David Umahi, has revealed that comprehensive rehabilitation of the 11.8-kilometre Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos will commence on November 1 and is expected to last for three months. He made this announcement during an inspection of the under-deck and lagoon sections of the bridge, as well as several other bridges Read More…
The Lagos State Government has officially reopened Alaba International Market and several markets at the Trade Fair Complex, Ojo, following their earlier closure due to environmental infractions, including improper waste management. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed that the decision to reopen these markets was made after addressing the environmental Read More…
Sterling One Foundation has partnered with mrh Collective, Sterling Bank Ltd., and other partners to stage a five-kilometre run to stop maternal mortality in the country. The five-kilometre run took off from I Fitness Gym located at Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1 and ended at the Munri Okunola Park. Victoria Island. Speaking to newsmen at Read More…
Israeli forces have initiated ground operations against Hamas in Gaza on Sunday, marking what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has termed the second phase of a three-week-old conflict with the aim of weakening the Palestinian militant group. As Israeli warplanes continue to carry out airstrikes and Israeli troops, along with armoured units, advance into the Read More…
They both claim Abraham as their progenitor. Physically alike to the outside eye, it is difficult to tell one from the other but for ethnic differences such as the shape of the beard, Muslim skullcap (Taqiyah) or Jewish kippah, and other cultural peculiarities, they are cousins but can hardly tolerate each other. Providence has fated Read More…
Matthew Perry, the actor renowned for his iconic portrayal of Chandler Bing in the 1990s hit U.S. television series “Friends” and known for candidly sharing his battle with substance abuse in his 2022 memoir, has tragically passed away at the age of 54. The news of his demise was conveyed through a statement posted on Read More…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, into custody shortly after his release from Department of State Services (DSS) detention, according to reports. Emefiele is currently undergoing interrogation at the EFCC’s headquarters in Abuja. Sources suggest that the anti-graft agency is investigating Emefiele over Read More…
In line with the State Government’s directives to clear vehicles from bridges in the Lagos Island business district, a coordinated operation involving operatives from the Central Business District (CBD), LASTMA, the Army, and the Police was conducted today to dislodge vehicles parked on Ebute Ero, Idumota, and Carter Bridges, all situated within Lagos Island. Not Read More…
“Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has taken significant actions to improve the lives of the people of Lagos State,” Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, highlighted during his recent visit to Radio Lagos/Eko FM. One of the significant actions taken by Governor Sanwo-Olu in response to the removal of petrol subsidies was the immediate reduction Read More…
Justice Muhammad Dattijo, who recently marked his retirement at the Supreme Court upon reaching the statutory retirement age of 70, has voiced his concerns regarding the non-representation of the South-East and North-Central regions in the Supreme Court Bench. He believes that this disparity poses a significant threat to equitable justice delivery in Nigeria. During his Read More…
