Accident Investigation Bureau concludes investigation on Osinbajo's helicopter crash

Three days after an Agusta AW 139 helicopter flying Vice President Yemi Osibanjo crashed in Kabba, Kogi State, the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has concluded investigations on the accident.   According to a report by TheNation,  the  investigation came on the heels of gathering of series of evidences which included: inspection of the chopper wreckage … Read more

Three APC supporters killed in auto crash during campaign in Lagos State

Three All Progressives Congress, APC, supporters lost their lives in an auto crash during the campaign tour of Senator Solomon Adeola, (APC Lagos West) Amuwo Odofin council and Oriade Local Council Development Area, in Lagos.   The incident which occurred at about 12.20p.m. between Apple Junction and Festac Link Bridge, involved a Toyota Thundra pick-up … Read more

SERAP sues Babatunde Fashola over contractors who disappeared with project money

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Minister of Power, Works and Housing Mr Babatunde Fashola SAN over “failure to disclose specific names and details of contractors and companies that allegedly collected money for electricity projects but failed to execute any projects, starting from the return of democracy in 1999 to 2018.”   … Read more

100,000 athletes to run in Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Commuters Advised To Take Alternative Routes

Over 100, 000 elite athletes and fun runners, are participating in the 2019 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon that is holding about now at the Eko Atlantic City on Victoria Island Lagos. For the local and international elite athletes the top prizes in the 42km race and the 10km run, are a major motivation, but … Read more

US imposes visa restrictions on Ghana

The United States has imposed visa restrictions on Ghana, accusing the African country of not cooperating in accepting its citizens who have been deported from the United States.   U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo “has ordered consular officers in Ghana to implement visa restrictions on certain categories of visa applicants,” the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) … Read more

Jimi Agbaje reacts to plans to impeach Governor Ambode

Jimi Agbaje, governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos state has described the plot to impeach Akinwunmi Ambode, governor of the state as a ploy to intimidate him.   The state house of assembly had accused Ambode of incurring expenditure from the 2019 budget without presenting it to the assembly. The lawmakers issued … Read more

Code of Conduct Tribunal fixes February 4th for Justice Onnoghen’s trial

The Code of Conduct Tribunal has fixed February 4 for the resumption of alleged non-asset declaration trial against Justice Walter Onnoghen, the Chief Justice of Nigeria.   This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by Ibraheem Al-Hassan, the Heads (Press & Public Relations), Code of Conduct Tribunal.   Below is the full statement. Conduct … Read more

INEC announces plan to probe FG’s TraderMoni scheme

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will probe the TraderMoni micro-credit scheme of the Federal Government.   INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this to reporters in Abuja while raising several concerns about vote buying by some politicians. He said the electoral body was aware of the controversy trailing the TraderMoni, stressing that they … Read more

The APC Flag Off Rally In Lagos: Matters Arising

By Otunba TJ Abass   The ebullient, highly revered leader of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Oshodi, M C Oluomo, was one of the victims of the recent flag-off rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC); a rally that had the opportunity of bringing about the much-needed rebirth in the party, given … Read more

Lagos police arrests man for allegedly infecting boy with HIV and pimping him out to gay pastors

Lagos state police have arrested a man believed to be the leader of a gay group, and a teenager for engaging in homosexuality. Prince Chinecherem, 32, is the ringleader of a gay gang who engage in their illegal acts in Lekki, Lagos police claim. He was arrested alongside a 16-year-old boy.   According to Lagos state Police Commissioner Imohimi … Read more

2019: APC will not field candidates for governorship, National and State Assembly elections in Zamfara State – INEC

Once again,  INEC has insisted that no candidate will be fielded by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State for the Governorship, National and State Assembly elections.   This was reaffirmed in a statement issued by the commission on Wednesday, January 30. According to the communique, “on the whole, there are 1, 066 candidates for the … Read more

Lagos State Chief Judge warns magistrates to disregard all forms of external interference

Lagos State Chief Judge, Justice Opeyemi Oke has warned the newly appointed Magistrates in the State Judiciary to disregard all forms of interference in the discharge of their duties, warning that such intrusions could jeopardise true judicial processes.   Justice Oke gave the warning at the opening of the induction programme for newly appointed magistrates at … Read more

Speaker Yakubu Dogara officially announces his defection from APC to PDP

Barely two weeks to the elections, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has officially announced his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the PDP. Speaker Dogara who returned to PDP in September 2018,  officially informed his colleagues that he has joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during plenary on Tuesday January … Read more

Lagos police arrest leader of 5-man robbery gang that specialize in robbing commuters using a tri-cycle around Alausa/Berger axis

The Rapid Response Squad in Lagos just arrested one Chinedu identified as the leader of a 5 man robbery gang that specialize in robbing commuters using a tri cycle around Alausa/Berger axis.   According to the RRS, he robbed a lady last week & stole her phone, jewelery and money. He was tracked and arrested. CP Lagos has … Read more

APOLOGY FOR SYSTEM DOWNTIME

Thank you for your patience, understanding and above all your loyal patronage. In the last few days, regretably, we have been experiencing an agonising downtime, from our main server which has kept us out of transmission. This however has been addressed, and we are now back bigger and better with a renew energy and commitment … Read more

LASUTH resident doctors embark on three-day warning strike

On Monday, resident doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja embarked on a three-day warning strike, following the failure of the state government to recruit more house officers and resident doctors.   The President, Association of Resident Doctors, LASUTH, Dr. Balogun Fatai said the strike was total, involving both emergency and clinical operations … Read more

If I had any skeleton in my cupboard, this govt would have silenced me- Bukola Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki says the Buhari-led administration would have silenced him if he had any skeleton in his cupboard. Saraki who fell out with the Buhari-led government following his emergence as Senate President in 2015, said this when he paid a visit to Muftau Gbadamosi, olofa of Offa, at his palace on Sunday. According to … Read more

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