Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, on Thursday, July 20, announced a 40-day closure of the Island-bound lane of the Alaka-Costain-Iganmu section of Eko Bridge, beginning from Sunday, July 23. The closure became necessary following damage noticed on some of the bridge’s components. A delay might compromise …
Read More »Underage Girls Forced Into Prostitution Rescued From Akwa Ibom Hotel (pic)
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Akwa Ibom State command raided a hotel in Ini Local Government Area of the state and rescued two underage girls. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC Ekerete Friday, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday said the operatives raided the place …
Read More »It’s too early to cry, Tinubu yet to unfold his policies – SDP’s Adewole Adebayo
Prince Adewole Adebayo, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP in the 2023 general elections has said it is too early to decry the policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Adebayo stated this while speaking in an interview with Arise Television on Wednesday. There has been public outcry …
Read More »Oil marketer reveals lasting solution to hike in fuel prices
In the face of mounting frustrations caused by the recent surge in the pump price of fuel, reaching a staggering N617 per litre, Debo Olujimi, the Chief Executive Officer of Emadeb Energy Service Limited, emphasizes that the ultimate and enduring remedy for this issue lies in local refining of the …
Read More »Reps reject motion seeking to stop increase in price of fuel
The House of Representatives on Wednesday rejected a motion to stop increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and revert to the old price of N537 per liter. Rather, the House resolved to investigate the sudden increase in the price of premium motor spirit and the resultant increase …
Read More »State Govt Declares Wednesday Public Holiday
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared Wednesday, July 19, 2023, as a public holiday in the state in commemoration of this year’s Hijrah 1445. Wednesday, the first day of Muharram 1445AH, is the beginning of the Islamic New Year. The announcement was made in a circular signed by …
Read More »Bring Buhari back – Nigerian activist cries out on Twitter
A Nigerian activist @Waspapping_ has asked that former President Buhari be brought back to office. He made the call on his Twitter handle as Nigerians grapple with the latest increment in petrol pump price, which went from N488 to N617 per litre. The activist posted the photo of the former …
Read More »I’m not a car thief, I only drove it from Abuja to Delta without dealer’s knowledge —Suspect
After his arrest for allegedly absconding with a car from an Abuja car stand, 25-year-old Meshach Isinugo a.k.a Big Shark has denied the allegation, saying that he only took the car he was test-driving to Delta State for business. Big Shark said he decided to quickly use the car when …
Read More »Court Fixes Date For Stella Oduah’s Trial Over Alleged N5bn Fraud
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja has fixed date for the trial of a former Minister of Aviation, Senator Stella Oduah. The Senator, who represented Anambra North at the Senate, is to stand trial alongside eight others on a 25-count charge bordering on alleged conspiracy, money laundering, …
Read More »FRSC Can Only Operate On FG Roads, Appeal Court Rules
The Court of Appeal sitting in Asaba, Delta State on Monday affirmed the judgment of the Federal High Court, in Warri which held that the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC can only operate on federal roads. A panel of the court in suit No. CA/AS/276/2019: FRSC Vs Darlington Ehikim dismissed …
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