The Lagos State Government has ordered the closure of pedestrian bridges between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 in Oshodi Bus Terminal due to concerns regarding safety and structural integrity of the bridge. The order in addition mandated the contractor that handled the initial construction of the terminal through the Office of Infrastructure to place concrete…
The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers will engage the Nigerian Communications Commission on Friday, seeking a possible reversal of the 50 percent telecom tariff hike to 10 percent, as the Nigeria Labour Congress signals readiness for protest. The Federal Government approved a 50 percent increase after operators initially requested a 100 percent hike. However, subscribers…
Lawmakers have condemned the envelope system of funding the annual budget, describing it as anti-democratic and calling for its discontinuation by the federal government. The Senate expressed this disapproval as the Appropriations Committee started receiving findings from several Senate committees on Thursday. The committee urged the government to take a more effective and needs-based approach,…
In furtherance of the inclusive governance of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration, a citizens’ engagement forum is being organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy.The event, scheduled for Friday, 24th January, offers a unique opportunity for Lagos State residents to engage with government officials, share concerns, and contribute to the decision-making process. This…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State capital has upheld the death sentence of Ramon Adedoyin, a prominent businessman and hotelier, for his involvement in the murder of one Timothy Adegoke, a former postgraduate student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State. Delivering the judgment on Thursday, the court affirmed the…
The Federal Government, through the Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit, has urged the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority to revisit a draft policy proposing stricter sanctions on airlines for the increasing number of flight delays and cancellations across the country. The Special Adviser to the President on Policy…
As Operatives Rescue Mrs Odumosu, Recover Ransom. In a commendable display of teamwork and swift action, police operatives attached to the Ogun State Command have successfully neutralized the kidnappers of Mrs. Odumosu, wife of Retired Assistant-Inspector General, AIG Hakeem Odumosu, and rescued her unharmed. On January 16, 2025, at approximately 9:45 PM, four masked gunmen…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital has upheld the death sentence of a popular hotel owner, Dr Ramon Adedoyin, who was found guilty in the murder case of an ex-Master’s student of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Timothy Adegoke. According to the court’s judgment on Thursday, the appellate court noted…
A helicopter carrying the three released hostages has arrived at the Sheba Medical Centre in Tel Aviv. Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher were said to be in good health after being released earlier, but they will receive further treatment at the hospital. “The three released hostages, together with their mothers, just landed at…
TikTok began restoring service to users in the United States following a temporary and voluntary shutdown that lasted less than a day. The company said Sunday that it was reinstating access after President-elect Donald Trump vowed to issue an executive order to restore the app. “We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and…
