The Lagos State Government has announced the termination of its agreement with Messers Bridgeways Global Projects Limited regarding the highly publicised Kantagua Market project. This decision comes after the government had planned to relocate the Computer Village in Ikeja to Kantagua. The timeline for the planned movement was disrupted two years ago due to the termination of the concessionaire. It was reported that the concessionaire failed to adhere to the terms of the contract and continued to unlawfully collect tolls and other fees from the traders in the area. Originally designed as an IT hub with modern infrastructure, the market…
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Several media organizations, professional bodies, and civil society organizations have collectively urged the Federal Government to take action against those responsible for the unlawful detention and torture of Segun Olatunji, the Editor of FirstNews newspapers. In a joint statement, the groups denounced the treatment of the journalist, labeling it as “unlawful and unconstitutional” in a democratic society. Among the condemning organizations are the Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN)/Nigerian Press Organisations (NPO), Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), International Press Institute, Nigeria Chapter (IPI Nigeria),…
The Federal Government has officially declared Tuesday, April 9th, and Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, as public holidays in observance of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government. He extended congratulations to the Muslim Ummah for the successful conclusion of the fasting period during the holy month of Ramadan.
In a recent crackdown on drug trafficking, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have made significant arrests at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos and other locations across Nigeria. One of the apprehended individuals, Freeman Charles Ogbonna, was bound for Delhi, India, when NDLEA officers intercepted him at the screening point of terminal 2 at MMIA. Ogbonna, who had ingested 80 wraps of cocaine, was identified through a body scan and subsequently expelled the illicit substance, amounting to 889 grams, over a span of four days. According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, Ogbonna confessed that…
Esit Eket Local Government in Akwa Ibom State has earmarked 30% of its 3% share from the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) funds for the advancement of education within the community. This decision was announced by Mr. Bassey Dan-Abia, the representative of Esit Eket in the NNPC/MPNU JV EMOIMEE HCDT, during the inauguration of the Esit Eket Education Renaissance Committee. Dan-Abia, a former member of the House of Representatives, emphasised the significance of investing in education to address infrastructure deficits and enhance human capital development. He highlighted that education is a priority area for Esit Eket, and they aim to allocate…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a strong rebuke against former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore following his derogatory comments labeling the student body as “officially useless.” In a statement released by NANS Senate President, Comr. Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, the organisation demanded an immediate retraction of Sowore’s remarks and a public apology. They vehemently rejected the disparaging comments, emphasising NANS’ longstanding commitment to advocating for students’ rights and welfare. The statement highlighted NANS’ pivotal role in addressing critical issues within the educational sector, including insufficient funding, poor infrastructure, and the overall enhancement of Nigeria’s educational system. Describing Sowore’s…
Zimbabwe on Friday launched a new currency to replace its previous one, which in recent months has been battered by depreciation and, in some instances, rejection by the population. Authorities hope the new measure will halt a currency crisis underscoring the country’s yearslong economic troubles. Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Gov. John Mushayavanhu said the new currency will be called ZiG, and will be anchored on gold reserves and a basket of foreign currencies. It goes into effect on Monday. The Zimbabwe dollar has come under sustained pressure in recent weeks, making it one of the world’s worst performing currencies. Since…
Sierra Leone has declared a national emergency after increased cases of substance abuse. President Julius Maada Bio’s decree Thursday follows an explosive rise in the use of a synthetic drug known as Kush. The drug, which is highly addictive, is a mix of marijuana, tentanyl and tramadol, a powerful pain killer. Kush has been blamed for causing hundreds of deaths and making scores of users mentally sick. It first appeared in the West African country around four years ago. The drug is also widely used in neighbouring Liberia. President Bio said a taskforce would be set up to implement a…
In a bold and audacious move, the hacking collective known as Anonymous has once again made headlines by allegedly targeting the servers of the Israeli Ministry of Justice. In a video message posted online, the group announced that they had successfully breached the ministry’s servers in multiple operations, resulting in the acquisition of a substantial 300GB of data. This haul includes a variety of sensitive information, such as official documents, employee details, contact information, and even data related to judges. “As we announced earlier, today is the promised day. We have already hacked the Zionist regime’s justice ministry servers in…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has promised to conduct a free, fair and transparent primary election to choose its candidate for the Nov. 11 governorship election in the state. The party’s Deputy National Organising Secretary, Mr Nze Duru, gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja as the party drew the curtain on the submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination forms by aspirants. “We assure aspirants that the party is interested and desirous of conducting a free, fair transparent primary election in Ondo State,’’ he said. The primary election is scheduled to hold on April 20 to select a standard…
President Bola Tinubu is set to leave Abuja on Sunday for Lagos, where he will partake in this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The announcement was made on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. In a statement, it was disclosed that President Tinubu will depart from the nation’s capital to Lagos ahead of Eid-el-Fitr. The occasion, marking the end of Ramadan, will be observed with prayers for Nigeria and time spent with family. Despite the holiday observance, the President will continue to fulfill official duties during and after the Eid-el-Fitr festivities, as per the statement.
The National Identity Management Commission, in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System, is set to introduce an upgraded National Identity card with added payment capabilities and social service features. Revealed by Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, the new card, powered by AfriGO, aims to fulfill the requirements of the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007, providing citizens and legal residents with a comprehensive multipurpose card for identification and accessing various government and private services. This initiative is expected to enhance financial inclusion, citizen empowerment, and participation in national development…