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The Lagos State Government has announced a lineup of major projects to be inaugurated during the visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on April 8 and 9, describing the occasion as a significant milestone in the state’s development drive.Speaking at a media briefing, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said the visit highlights Lagos’ progress and the strong collaboration between the state and the Federal Government.Among the key projects is the Ojota–Opebi Link Bridge, a 5.04-kilometre infrastructure aimed at easing traffic congestion across major routes such as Ojota, Maryland, Mende, Opebi, and Allen. The project, originally conceived decades ago, was revived by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2022 to improve mobility and boost economic activities.Als...

The Lagos State Government says it has deployed 500 additional personnel of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority to major roads and critical corridors to manage traffic during President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing visit to the state, when he is set to commission several key projects.The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, disclosed this on Monday during a news conference on the President’s commissioning of projects executed by the Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration.Omotoso said the deployment was part of measures to ensure seamless traffic flow, adequate security, and minimal disruption to residents during the inauguration on Wednesday and Thursday.“We are working closely with federal and state agencies to ensure that all arrangements for the Pre...

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Command, has confirmed that four people died while eight others were injured in a lone accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.The crash occurred in front of Christopher University in the early hours of Sunday, around 1:30 a.m., involving a commercial Toyota HiAce bus.According to the FRSC spokesperson, Afolabi Odunsi, a total of 13 passengers were involved, including 11 men and two women. Among them, eight sustained injuries, while four adult males lost their lives.Preliminary findings revealed that the accident was caused by a tyre burst combined with overspeeding, which led to the driver losing control of the vehicle.Rescue officials from the Mowe Unit Command responded promptly, taking the injured victims to Famobis Hospital...

Tension is mounting in Katsina State as Governor Dikko Umaru Radda convenes an emergency Security Council meeting at the Government House to address serious security concerns.The meeting, which is still ongoing, has brought together top security officials, underscoring the urgency of the situation.Those present include senior officers of the Nigerian Army, officials from Defence Headquarters, and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force.Also in attendance are representatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Nigeria Customs Service, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Federal Fire Service, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).Chairmen of affected local gove...

A man resident in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State, identified as Oluwadamilare Ewedemi, has been arrested by officers of the state police command for allegedly sexually abusing and impregnating his daughter five times and procuring illegal abortions for the hapless 21-year-old.The victim, whose name was withheld, alleged that her father had subjected her to sexual abuse since 2019, with the suspect allegedly procuring five illegal abortions for her.The victim had reportedly lost her mother as an infant, after which her father placed her in a motherless home in Ikeja, Lagos State, and later took her to Ijebu Ode in 2019 under the pretence of guardianship.She alleged that her father began sexually abusing her in 2019 and continued the abuse over several years, leading to ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his chief of staff, Ziv Agmon, following backlash over alleged racist comments.The decision was announced late Sunday, with Netanyahu confirming that Agmon will step down in the coming days once his successor, Ido Norden, assumes office.Agmon, who had been serving as acting chief of staff and spokesperson, faced criticism after reportedly making offensive remarks about Jews of Moroccan descent, as well as disparaging comments about members of the Likud party and Netanyahu’s family.The controversy sparked widespread outrage, prompting a swift response from the prime minister. Notably, the move marked a reversal, as earlier statements from the Likud had suggested Netanyahu wanted Agmon to remain in position for stability....

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed speculations about defecting from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) despite the party’s ongoing leadership crisis.Speaking in an interview with BBC Pidgin, Atiku said there is no need to leave the party, reaffirming his commitment to its structure and direction.He expressed confidence that the courts will uphold the leadership of David Mark, noting that the legal process is expected to be resolved soon.Atiku also emphasized that ADC already has an established structure and significant investment, making defection unnecessary, especially when compared to some other parties.On the issue of the party’s presidential ticket, he described ADC as a coalition of prominent leaders, including Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, stress...