The Lagos State Government has announced a two-month traffic diversion plan in preparation for emergency repairs in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Works on the Independence/Mekwen Bridge on Victoria Island. The closure, which affects inbound traffic to the Marina and CMS areas, is scheduled to run from Wednesday March 19 to May 26. In a statement by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the affected section—from the National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, through Bonny Camp Bridge to Independence Bridge, will be closed to vehicular movement throughout the repair period. Similarly, the service lane at Bonny Camp Underpass Bridge,...
“We Have Decided To Return To The All Progressives Congress.” Jandor
The former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has defected to the All Progressives Congress –APC Jandor made the announcement on the 17th of March during a press conference at his office in Ikeja, Lagos, weeks after resigning from the PDP. During the address, he explained his reason for returning back to the ruling party: “Our story in the PDP was a case of working with perennial political saboteurs but we have resolved to love our future much more than we hate our past. “After extensive consultations with family,...
Five Times Nigerian Musicians Has Criticized The Government
Over the years, a number of Nigerian music stars have made it a point of duty to release protest songs as their way of advocating against the ills and wrongs in the society. Through their lyrics, they have also called out the Nigerian government for its actions and inactions, asked for accountability and better governance. Below are the lists of some of the songs Nigerian artistes have written to criticize the Government; Before the death of the Afrobeats pioneer Fela ‘Anikulapo’ Kuti, He was known for his vocal criticism of the military governments that ruled Nigerians with an iron fist....
“I Have Ran Election In Abia In 2015 And Won It But The Wrong Result Was Announced By The Returning Officer” Governor Otti At INEC Returning Officer Daughter’s Wedding
The governor of Abia State, Alex Otti over the weekend celebrated Prof. Nnena Otti, the Independent National Electoral Commission—INEC– returning officer who insisted that the Governor has been the winner of the 2023 gubernatorial election despite pressure from opposition party. Governor Otti who attended the wedding of the Federal University of Technology —FUTO– VC’S daughter, at Ebonyi state, disclosed that even with the similarities of name, he never met the Prof. until three month after his inauguration as then state governor. The governor while recounting stated that immediately he learnt that she was the INEC returning officer, he called and...
𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬: Riots Erupt in Rivers State as Angry Youths Set Wike’s House on Fire, Burn Vehicles, and Ban Him from Returning.
Tensions have escalated in Rivers State as angry youths staged violent protests, setting fire to the residence of former governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. The protesters also torched several vehicles parked at the property, expressing their outrage over recent political developments in the state. According to eyewitnesses, the youths chanted slogans against Wike and vowed to prevent him from returning to Rivers State, accusing him of betrayal and political interference. Security forces have been deployed to restore order, but the situation remains tense as more protesters gather in different parts of the state.
Houthis Leader Bans U.S. Ships In The Red Sea, To Officially Target U.S. Warships In The Region.
Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, the leader of Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels, on Sunday in a televised speech, announced a ban on American-owned merchant ships navigating the Red Sea. “We attacked the US aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman with 18 Ballistic Missiles and drones, we will not hesitate to target all US warships in Red Sea and Arabian Sea” Houthi claimed that the decision was in response to U.S. aggression, expanding an existing prohibition that initially targeted only Israeli-linked vessels. He stressed that the ban would remain in effect as long as U.S. military actions against the Houthis persist, signaling an escalation in...
NPFL Matchday 29 Wrap-Up: Rangers Move into Continental Spots, Remo Stars Extend Lead, and Lobi Stars Sink Deeper
Ikorodu City secured a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer in their NPFL Matchday 29 clash against Enyimba, earning a valuable point. Remo Stars continued their strong run with a 2-0 victory over Heartland, extending their lead at the top to eight points. Rangers International also impressed with a 3-0 win against Kwara United, moving into the continental qualification spots, level on points with Ikorodu City. Rivers United claimed an important away win, defeating El-Kanemi Warriors 2-1, keeping the pressure on league leaders Remo Stars. Meanwhile, Lobi Stars’ struggles worsened as they fell 1-0 to Bayelsa United, leaving them rooted to the bottom...