The African Development Bank (AfDB) has described Ogun State as a powerful ally in its development programmes and project implementation.The Special Adviser to the President of the Bank on Industrialization, Professor Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, made the assertion in an interview at the weekend, after a meeting with Governor Dapo Abiodun at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta….
Lagos State Government has issued a 48 hours ultimatum to illegal squatters at abandoned Ikoyi Towers, Lagos Island to evacuate. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, gave the notice on, during an inspection of some identified sites, including the abandoned Federal Government property, Ikoyi Towers. Wahab said the quit notice has become…
The Lagos State government has confirmed the relocation of some residents to their home states. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, who gave the confirmation, said the exercise intends to free the state of security risks. “The Statewide exercise to free Lagos of visible security risks has continued after the arrest of some…
Dr Oluyinka Olumide, the Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, has revealed that 80 per cent of buildings in Ibeju Lekki have no approval. He made this known in a recent interview with newsmen. He said, “Just last week Thursday and Friday, myself and the team were in the Ibeju Lekki and…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) have concluded plans to reduce the numbers of military and paramilitary personnels at Nigeria international airports who have physical contact with passengers’ baggage multiple times thus constituting delays and numerous inconveniences to travellers passing through the airports. Complaints have…
Nomfundo Palesa Tyler, a father of a 14-year-old daughter, Nomfundo Palesa Tyler Khumalo, has mourned his daughter who was allegedly poisoned at her school in South Africa.It was gathered that the incident happened on 8 April 2024 and she passed away on 25 April.Details surrounding the circumstances of her death remain unclear.A murder case has…
A Lance Corporal serving at the 231 Battalion in Biu, Borno State, Nigeria, has been dismissed from the Nigerian Army after being found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with the wife of a fellow soldier.This action was taken following Sections 79 and 93 of the Armed Forces Act CAP A20, Laws of the Federation…
Northern leaders have warned against the relocation of US and French military bases from the Sahel to Nigeria. In a letter dated May 3, 2024, addressed to President Bola Tinubu and National Assembly leaders, the northern elders urged the government to resist such pressures. The letter stated that the US and France are lobbying Nigeria…
Arsenal have paid tribute to Nigerian schoolboy Daniel Anjorin, who was killed in a sword attack in London on Tuesday. The club paid tribute during their home game against Bournemouth on Saturday. The 14-year-old Gunners fan died in hospital after he was attacked in Hainault while walking to school. Arsenal were given permission by the…
Mr . Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has claimed that certain government agencies are resorting to name-calling and arranging town hall meetings to address his case. He stated these on Friday in Canada during a “thank you” visit to appreciate Nigerians living in the country for the support offered him…
