The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, TRACE, has said most of the road accidents across the state were caused by haphazard and illegal parking. Chief Executive Officer of TRACE, Commander Olaseni Ogunyemi, stated this during an interview with the journalists at the agency’s headquarters in Abeokuta on Monday. Ogunyemi, while warning vehicle owners who park haphazardly on roads to desist to ensure the free flow of vehicles on roads, added that the agency could no longer condone the careless attitude of such vehicle owners. He said: “It is either an oncoming vehicle driven by a careless driver rammed…
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The naira depreciated slightly against the dollar at the foreign exchange market ahead of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day holiday on Tuesday. FMDQ data showed that the naira closed at N1541.94 per dollar on Monday from N1540.78 exchanged on Friday last week, losing N1.16. Meanwhile, the naira remained flat and unchanged at N1700 per dollar exchange recorded at the black market last Friday. This comes as foreign exchange transaction turnover dropped further to $181.86 million on Monday from $213.3 million recorded on Friday, according to FMDQ data. DAILY POST reports that in the last two days of last week, the naira…
The Oyo State Police Command has advised parents and guardians not to allow their children to be used to cause trouble in the state. The command gave this advice via a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso. The statement read partly: “As residents of Oyo State join the rest of the nation in celebrating her 64th Independence Anniversary, the Oyo State Police Command, under the constructive leadership of CP Sonubi Ayodele, in concert with other relevant sister services, has emplaced comprehensive security strategies towards a successful anniversary outing. “In a similar development and in furtherance of the…
Popular social media critic and influencer VeryDarkMan has invited former Big Brother Naija reality show winner Phyna to a date. The invite followed her public support for VeryDarkMan amid his ongoing legal case with the Falana family. Phyna had clashed with fellow BBNaija alumnus, Vee Iye, on social media over their views on the legal suit against VeryDarkMan. Expressing his appreciation for Phyna’s support, VeryDarkMan announced in a trending post on his Instagram story plans for a date with her. “Yo, after the meeting with the House of Reps, I’m going on a date with Phyna, @unusualphyna. We are doing…
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has inaugurated an independent investigative panel on the alleged bribery involving popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky and the staff of correctional service. Tunji-Ojo said the panel, inaugurated on Monday, was necessary to sanitise the personnel of the Nigeria Correctional Services, NCoS. An audio leaked online last week contained the alleged voice of Bobrisky claiming that the involvement of his godfather stopped him from spending his six-month jail term in Kirikiri prison in Lagos. The minister said the panel, headed by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalena Ajani, would ensure transparency and accountability within…
Logistics and shipping are critical components of modern commerce. From raw materials to finished products, businesses rely on efficient logistics and shipping operations to move goods. The emergence of technology has revolutionised logistics and shipping operations, enabling companies to streamline their supply chain management and improve overall efficiency. This article explores the role of technology in streamlining logistics and shipping operations, and how businesses can leverage these advancements to optimise operations and drive growth. It also examines the latest technologies being used in the industry, their benefits, and how they are transforming the logistics and shipping landscape. Are you a…
Social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has finally apologised to human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, over the innuendos he made against him recently. VeryDarkMan appeared before the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Financial Crimes and Reformatory Institutions on Monday. He claimed that he did not believe Falana was involved in the allegations of bribery levelled against him by crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. “Apparently now, some people are taking advantage of what is going to target Femi Falana,” VeryDarkMan said. “Here, I apologise. It’s so sad that his name was inside that audio.…
Opta SuperComputer has predicted the team that will win the 2024/2025 Premier League title, following some of the results from the weekend. Manchester City dropped points at Newcastle in Saturday’s early kick-off, playing out a 1-1 draw. Hours later, Arsenal drew level with the champions on 14 points, thanks to a 4-2 victory over Leicester City at home. In the late kick-off, Liverpool edged a 2-1 win at Wolves. Opta has now said City have a 73.38% chance of winning the title based on these results. Arsenal have 17.16%, Liverpool 9.06% and Chelsea 0.28%. EPL: SuperComputer predicts title winners after…
The Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission on Monday said it has, in collaboration with the Ministry of Women Affairs, brought back 39 children who were trafficked across the country. The commission also stated that it was able to bring back some girls trafficked to Ghana, and the masterminds are standing trial. It further noted that the agency has secured its first conviction, where the perpetrator has been sentenced to prison. This was disclosed by Barrister Olivia Dazyam, Acting Executive Chairperson of the commission, while briefing journalists in Jos, the state capital, in commemoration of the International Day for…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Calabar Zone said it has given an additional 14-day window to the Federal Government to address its concerns about their welfare. Recall that ASUU, on August 20, 2024, issued a 21-day ultimatum to the FG for the resolution of all the issues in contention since 2009. The Federal Government, however, never acceded to the demands of the academic union within the given period. Addressing a press conference in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, on Monday, the Zonal (Calabar Zone) Coordinator of ASUU, Happiness Uduk, an Associate Professor, explained that nothing meaningful has been…