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Aminat Gusanu The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has categorically denied the veracity of a social media report that has been circulating, alleging that a pregnant woman met her demise in an incident involving one of its operational vehicles. In an official statement issued via X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, LASTMA’s spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, strongly discredited the viral account. According to Taofiq, “The narrative presented by online media does not align with the actual events that occurred today at MRS Filling Station on Kodesoh Road, Ikeja.” Taofiq elaborated, “The assertion that a pregnant woman lost her…

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has unveiled a comprehensive plan by appointing Deputy Governor Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele to head a 29-member Central Working Committee (CWC).  This committee has been established to oversee the distribution of crucial palliatives throughout the state. Governor Abiodun’s decision to entrust the deputy governor with this pivotal role reflects the administration’s commitment to making sure that the palliatives effectively reach every corner of the state. The Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, conveyed that the government is taking a multi-pronged approach, involving a corresponding committee at the local government level.  This strategy is designed…

In an astonishing display of contrition, Ogun State’s Council Chairmen staged an extraordinary act of humility on Tuesday, prostrating and imploring Governor Dapo Abiodun for clemency.  This remarkable gesture comes in the wake of a petition filed by one of their own, leveling allegations of Governor Abiodun’s purported diversion of statutory allocations destined for the local councils. The Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Area, Wale Adedayo, stood at the forefront of the accusations, claiming that the governor had withheld vital funds earmarked for local government operations.  He lamented the dire consequences of this alleged misallocation, which…

Fawaz Adebisi The former governor of Rivers State and a notable member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nyesom Wike, has been named as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council for the upcoming Bayelsa State governorship election. This was revealed by the APC National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu in a statement on Tuesday. However, at the time of filing this report, Wike has not yet announced any plans to leave his party, PDP. According to the statement, Gombe State Governor, Muhammad Yahaya, will lead the council, while co-chair positions will be held by Minister of Defence…

In a bid to alleviate the hardships caused by recent economic challenges, the Oyo State Government has set aside an impressive sum of N8.6 billion for an ambitious palliative distribution initiative.  Spearheaded by the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) committee, this move aims to extend relief to the struggling populace. Revealing this significant allocation during a press briefing following the executive council meeting, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, shared that this initiative is in response to the ongoing challenges faced by residents.  The breakdown of the allocation revealed that Local Government Areas contributed…

A member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gadgi, has vehemently rejected claims that Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, holds a remote control over his principal’s decisions.  Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today program, Gadgi, representing the Pankshin/Kanke/ Federal Constituency of Plateau State, refuted criticisms of Gbajabiamila’s alleged sway over the administration, asserting that such accusations are unjust, as they fail to account for the challenges inherent in Gbajabiamila’s role. Addressing skeptics of the Chief of Staff, Gadgi argued that detractors underestimate Tinubu’s political acumen and experience, overlooking the fact that he entered office…

In a heart-wrenching incident, Hassan Teddy Adeyemo, a Nigerian national, is now in custody at the Orange County jail in Florida following the tragic shooting death of his wife, Sarah Nanchi Adeyemo, on Saturday night. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office reports that the fatal encounter occurred during a heated domestic dispute between the couple.  The situation escalated when Hassan Teddy Adeyemo, 46, reportedly retrieved a firearm and shot his wife, Sarah Nanchi Adeyemo. Responding swiftly to the distress call, deputies from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the residence located on the 6600 block of Taxiway…

Fawaz Adebisi The Ogun State Police Command’s Anti-Cultism Squad, has revealed that it apprehended a total of 116 suspected cult members, while celebrating their group, Aiye, a notorious cult group, 20th anniversary, over the weekend in the Ifo area of the state. The commissioner of police, Mr. Abiodun Alamutu, disclosed this on Monday while briefing newsmen at it’s state’s headquarter, Eleweran, Abeokuta Ogun State. CP Alamutu said that among those detained were 70 males and 46 females associated with the Aye Confraternity. According to him, the operation unfolded at the Galaxy Hotel on Ibogun Road, with the suspects taken into…

A recent report released by Brand Finance City in 2023 has positioned Lagos as the fifth most desirable African city for individuals seeking a place to live, work, and invest. In this comprehensive assessment, Nigeria’s bustling commercial hub scored an impressive 56.7%, securing the fifth spot behind other prominent African cities. Leading the list were Cape Town (South Africa), Cairo (Egypt), Johannesburg (South Africa), and Casablanca (Morocco), with scores of 62.9%, 60.7%, 59.7%, and 59.3%, respectively. Remarkably, only six African cities managed to secure places among the world’s top 100 cities. Cape Town, Cairo, Johannesburg, Casablanca, Lagos, and Nairobi secured…

Delta Police Command Takes Action Against Suspected Gay Wedding Ceremony The Delta Police Command has taken decisive action against an alleged gay wedding ceremony that was reportedly taking place in a hotel within the South-South state. Over 100 individuals suspected of being involved in the event have been arrested, according to an official statement from the command. In a tweet posted via its official Twitter handle on Tuesday, the Delta Police Command revealed that the arrests were made as a result of their intervention at the hotel venue. The suspects were taken into custody during the operation, which aimed to…