President Muhammadu Buhari has agreed to inaugurate Africa’s first mega bus terminal, Oshodi Transport Interchange before May 29, officials of the Lagos State Government have confirmed. Besides, the president will equally unveil the 10-lane Oshodi-Murtala Mohammed International Airport road, another iconic transport infrastructure project the administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode executed under two years. The … Read more
Not less ten shops is being razed by fore on Shonola Street, Ogba, Lagos. The fire which has caused serious traffic jam and thick black smoke around the area has destroyed properties worth millions. Officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (.LASEMA) , the police and other agencies are there
Lagos State Governor-elect Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has paid a condolence visit to the family of the slain football fan, Kolade Johnson promising the family that they will get justice. Sanwo-Olu who condemned extra judicial killings of any kind in Lagos and said he was saddened by the death of Johnson who was allegedly killed by … Read more
On Saturday, the Appeal Court in Akure affirmed the eligibility of the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, in the last Osun governorship election, Ademola Adeleke, to contest the election. The judgement followed an earlier judgement of a High Court in Bwari, Abuja, which declared him ineligible to contest the election. The issue … Read more
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, during a bilateral meeting with the President of the IPU, Ms Gabriela Cuevas Baron, at the ongoing 140th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting in Doha, Qatar… yesterday. Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, yesterday, arrived Doha, Qatar, as leader of the National Assembly’s delegation to the 140th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) … Read more
Babachir Lawal, a former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), says he is qualified to lead Nigeria. In an interview with The Sun, Lawal said the constitution did not limit the presidency to any part of the country. He was speaking on the issue of zoning the 2023 presidency outside the north. “Every part … Read more
Amidst the outrage and condemnation over the execution of Mrs Kudirat Adesola Afolabi, a widow and mother of two by the Saudi Arabian Government, the Ambassador to Nigeria has insisted that it was the right decision. The government also said it is determined to apply the law on any person against whom evidence is … Read more
The Zimbabwe government has come under fire after information emerged that it spent thousands of dollars on importing legal wigs from the UK for local judges, with critics lambasting the purchase as a colonial hang-up and a waste of money. The Zimbabwe Independent newspaper reported that the country’s Judiciary Service Commission placed an order … Read more
Lagos State Government under the administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, has recorded another first in Pension Scheme Administration in Nigeria. To this end, the Centre of Excellence has become the first state to issue Electronic Identity Cards to retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme. The state’s Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Dr. Akintola Benson-Oke, … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday presented Certificates of Return to the 40 members-elect of the Lagos State House of Assembly, who emerged victorious during the March house of assembly elections. Speaking at the event at the INEC office in Yaba, Lagos, Mr Sam Olumekun, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, reminded … Read more
A medical doctor said to be working with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Dr Stephen Urueye, has been reported killed by armed thugs at Idi Araba area of Lagos. The victim was one of the graduates from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) who participated in the school’s convocation held on Wednesday in Akoka. However, … Read more
The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday met with former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair. Professor Osinbajo received the former British PM who led a delegation from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The meeting, which lasted over 30 minutes, was said to have held … Read more
Nollywood actor cum politician, Desmond Elliot has just received his certificate of return to Lagos State House of Assembly representing Surulere 1 constituency.
A Federal High Court in Owerri has dismissed a suit challenging the emergence of Imo State Governor-elect, Mr Emeka Ihedioha, as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 9 elections. The presiding judge, Justice Tijani Ringim, dismissed the case on Thursday, saying the suit lacked proof. The suit was filed … Read more
Simi has shared with fans the album cover for her forthcoming third studio album ‘Omo Charlie Champagne.’ The singer shared the cover via her Instagram page on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Apparently, Simi can’t wait to release this album which she thinks will wow not just her fans but her critics also. “Guys, Is it … Read more
Bobrisky is busy on the set of a new movie, ‘Bobrisky in Love’. The transgender has been busy filming the movie in Enugu alongside Anita Joseph and Queen Nwokoye. Bobrisky arrived Enugu in company of Anita Joseph on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. The movie is produced by Nollywood Namaste Production company while Ken Steve Anuka … Read more
On April 1st 2019, The Official Convention of The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), CinemaCon recognized the Nigerian movie industry with the Emerging Market Award at Ceasar’s Palace, Las Vegas, U.S.A. The award was presented to CEO of The Filmhouse Group, Kene Okwuosa and MD, FilmOne Production and Distribution, Moses Babatope . This award … Read more
Gunmen, yesterday, invaded the Akure Diocesan office of the Anglican Communion in Ondo State, killed the Bursar, Gabriel Abiodun, and took off with N500,000, less than an hour after Bishop of the Diocese, Rt Rev Simeon Borokini left the office, located at Alagbaka area of Akure metropolis. About same time, another set of robbers … Read more
Stakeholders in the justice system have called on the Lagos State Government to immediately take steps to remove juveniles from prisons located in the state. Speaking at a summit on Criminal Justice Reform and Human Rights organized by Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants (CURE-Nigeria) in conjunction with the National Human Rights Commission, … Read more
University of Lagos, UNILAG, yesterday, conferred Honorary Doctorate Degrees on Chairman of Zenith Bank, Mr. Jim Ovia; General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles, Dr. Daniel Olukoya, and Alhaji Olufemi Okunnu during its 50th convocation at the institution’s main auditorium, Lagos. Speaking during the conferment, the Vice Chancellor, UNILAG, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, said … Read more