Following full compliance with environmental standards and safety measures earlier listed as precondition for reopening shut markets, the Lagos State Government has ordered immediate reopening of Mile 12 International Market. The State Government, in announcing the reopening, said the market has met the most critical conditions that bordered on the environment and public health, while expediting action on other necessary areas, in line with the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources observation. The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, said the market was reopened after a thorough assessment, covering various aspects of environmental compliance, waste…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Ijaw Youths Network has commended President Bola Tinubu for renewing the pipeline protection contract awarded to Tantita Security Services Limited for another three years. The IYN Coordinator, Frank Ebikabo and Secretary, Federal Ebiaridor, said in a statement on Sunday, 15 October, 2023, that the President displayed uncommon leadership in the pursuit of the collective good of Nigeria. The group said that the decision of the President who ignored a campaign of calumny orchestrated by a group of self serving individuals was a further vindication of the bold efforts made by Tantita Security Limited to confront the mindless theft of…
It is excitement galore as the train of the maiden edition of 1XBET Community Football Cup moves to the Epe Community of Lagos State. The Epe Conference will feature eight teams pooled into two groups of four teams each and with matches slated to hold on the lush green natural grass pitch of the Odion Ighalo Sports Arena, with matches beginning Monday, 16 October, 2023. Epe community is renowned for its fishing culture, this time, however, the people of the community would play hosts to thousands of football fans and of course, grassroots soccer experts, who would be storming the…
Ogun State Government on Sunday, 15 October, 2023, raised the alarm over the ongoing attempt by opposition politicians to rubbish efforts by the state and the federal governments to provide relief to the vulnerable people to cushion the effects of the recent subsidy removal. The State Government warned Nigerians to be wary of the antics of such politicians who have been going about to rubbish the palliative programmes put on place meant to cater for the poorest of the poor. Reacting to recent online videos in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the state Governor, Lekan Adeniran,…
In a daring rescue operation, Nigerian troops have liberated four students of Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) who were kidnapped by armed bandits on Saturday, 14 October, 2023, in Zamfara State. PRNigeria gathered that the students were abducted in their off campus residence at Sabon Gida under Damba area of Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara state. A defence intelligence said that in a timely and swift response to distress calls, the troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, immediately blocked all major exit routes in tackling the armed bandits. “The troops immediately mobilized and formed blocking position at a possible withdrawal routes…
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has promised to give the necessary support to the Ogun State Government on the reconstruction of all the deplorable federal roads in the state. Akpabio stated this at the grand finale of the Yewa Cultural Festival with the theme: “Celebration of Culture, Tradition, Music, Cuisine and Dance,” held at the ultra-modern pavilion, Empire Field, Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State on Saturday, 14 October, 2023. The Senate President was particular about the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuts road, even as he affirmed that all hands would be on deck to ensure the completion of the road. He said that he insisted on…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the preeminent socio-cultural organization representing the Igbo people, is pleased to announce its foresight regarding ongoing confidential negotiations that indicate the possibility of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), regaining his freedom by the end of the year 2023. However, in order to facilitate progress in this matter, Ohanaeze Ndigbo urges Biafra agitators to uphold a ceasefire for a period of 40 days, abstaining from any offensive aggression commencing on October 31, 2023. It is imperative that Biafra agitators exhibit discipline during this crucial period. The primary challenge we currently face is ensuring…
By Aniekan Ekpo The recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative is not just another bureaucratic paperwork. It represents a beacon of hope, a shining light amidst the often dark and conflicted narratives of the Niger Delta region. It is a story of collaboration, of leveraging the abundant resources that Mother Nature has bestowed upon this land, and most importantly, a story of collective responsibility towards the people and the environment. The partnership between NDDC and NLNG serves as…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called for a joint cultural festival between Ogun and Osun states as part of measures to revive culture and tourism in the two states. Abiodun who spoke when he received his Osun State counterpart, Senator Ademola Adeleke, in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Friday night, 13 October, 2023, said both states share many things in common, hence the need to explore their rich cultural affinity for the benefit of their people. He noted that such a festival if planned together, would help in deepening the relationship between both states. “I am happy…
The Senator, representing Lagos West Senatorial District in the Upper Legislative Chamber, Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule, has commiserated with All Progressives Congress (APC) leader and Chairman of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos, Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, over the demise of his wife, Alhaja Mariam Iyabode Olusi. Senator Adebule described the septuagenarian’s death as a big loss to the Olusi royal family, Lagos State APC, and the entire Lagos State. She expressed deepest sympathies to the Chairman of Lagos Island Local Government, Prince Tijani Olusi, other children of the deceased and family members over the loss of their matriach.…