The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has sealed the premises of DONALD’S restaurant, a nightlife establishment in Lekki Phase 1, for illegal waste disposal. The closure follows an incident where a white Ford van traced to the restaurant was caught dumping refuse along Durosimi-Etti Street. According to a statement by the […]
Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 general elections, has distanced himself from a statement circulating on social media that allegedly represents his views on Nigeria’s ongoing political realignments. Kwankwaso made the clarification on Saturday via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, describing the comments […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has publicly refuted claims of a feud with the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, describing him as his “political son”. In a recent interview with BBC Pidgin, Wike emphasized that he cannot fight his son, and that the perceived battle is actually against […]
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed a review of a road project in Aduramigba community, Ido-Osun, following a protest by residents who alleged that a shoddy job was done by the contractor. The residents had earlier held a peaceful protest over the quality of work done on the 4.76 kilometers road that […]
Governor Umo Eno has warned his cabinet members that any of them who abandons him at public functions will face immediate dismissal. The governor’s warning comes after he was reportedly left behind by some commissioners during an official engagement on Friday. The governor was visibly upset when he discovered that some of his commissioners had […]
The Nigerian Navy has dealt a significant blow to oil thieves in the country, intercepting a large wooden boat conveying approximately 90,000 litres of stolen crude oil off the coast of Araromi, in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The operation, which took place on Thursday, May 15, was carried out by personnel of […]
The Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government Area, Ganiyu Egunjobi, has expressed his support for the candidacy of Abdulganiyu, the son of Lagos Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) vice chairmanship candidate in the upcoming council elections. Egunjobi’s endorsement comes amidst allegations of imposition and controversy surrounding the May 10 APC […]
In a bid to enhance campus infrastructure and provide a conducive learning environment, the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Francisca Bassey, has commissioned a newly constructed borehole at the Faculty of Engineering. The borehole is expected to provide a 24-hour water supply to the faculty, addressing the […]
Lagos Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has defended the state’s reputation against what he describes as “malicious narratives” and “harmful propaganda”. The commissioner’s comments come after Iguma Scott, a social media influencer, sparked a heated debate by comparing Lagos unfavorably to New York, saying the city “smells”. Wahab took to Twitter to […]
In leadership courses, there’s an aspect called servant-leader disposition. I remember the late President Umar Yar’adua emphasised this quality during his short-lived administration. Yesterday, during the meeting of President Tinubu with the Alaafin of Oyo and some Yoruba traditional rulers, this leadership concept was interestingly displayed. While the President was thanking the Alaafin for fostering […]
