According to the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, via their official platform, the Lagos State Government has confirmed the forthcoming reopening of the Third Mainland Bridge. The bridge, which has undergone extensive repairs, is scheduled to resume full operation on April 4, 2024. The statement expressed gratitude to Lagos residents for their patience and cooperation throughout the repair period. It assured commuters of smoother travels ahead with the bridge fully operational once again. The decision to partially close the Third Mainland Bridge for repairs was initially disclosed by the Lagos State Government on January 5, 2024. The repairs commenced on…
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With repeated school closures and mass flight, children in Haiti have been left in suffering under the shadow of the ongoing violence in the Caribbean country. The national capital Port-au-Prince remains engulfed in violence and a political power vacuum, with gangs having a stranglehold on roads and ports in the city and tens of thousands fleeing. According to data from the United Nations, half of the estimated 360,000 displaced people are children. Educators in Port-au-Prince stress that the situation is taking a significant toll on the young ones’ development. “Whenever there is a protest, all schools are closed. So, for…
Senegal’s Constitutional Council on Friday confirmed the presidential election victory of opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The top court validated provisional results announced on Wednesday based on vote tallies from 100 percent of polling stations. Faye won more than 54% of votes in last Sunday’s delayed presidential poll, with ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba taking over 35%. Faye ,44, is due to be sworn in as Senegal’s youngest president on Tuesday in the city of Diamniadio, according to the presidency.
The Ogun State Police Command has announced the successful recovery of Oladapo Seyifunmi, one of the individuals abducted from the Celestial Church of Christ, Oriyarin Parish in Mowe, Obafemi/Owode Local Government Area. The spokesperson for the state police command, Omolola Odutola, confirmed this development via a post on her verified Facebook page. Seyifunmi, along with Oluboboye Abiola, was reportedly taken captive during a raid on the church premises by unidentified gunmen on Thursday. The assailants made their escape through a dense forest area located behind the church. However, in a commendable display of coordinated effort, law enforcement agencies, including the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that 19 political parties have informed the commission about their plans to conduct primaries for the upcoming governorship election in Ondo State. The commission had earlier scheduled April for the party primaries, with the main governorship election set for November 16, 2024. During a meeting with representatives of political parties at the commission’s office in Akure, INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola revealed the parties that have notified the commission. These parties include the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Accord Party, Action Alliance, African Action Congress, African Democratic…
controversial singer Okikiola Oyegbile, famously known as Portable, has just received a jaw-dropping gift from a Real Estate company: a sleek Mercedes Benz convertible! The exciting news was unveiled by none other than Instagram influencer BabyLuv, who couldn’t contain her excitement as she showered Portable with congratulations for his latest addition. In a captivating video shared online, Portable and his entourage were spotted test-driving the luxurious car, sparking an avalanche of heartfelt well-wishes from adoring fans. The caption accompanying the post expressed immense gratitude to @king_mo_adah, the MD/CEO of @ochachorealhomes, for this generous gesture towards Portable. Indeed, it’s a momentous…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revealed a significant boost to the country’s foreign exchange reserves with an inflow of $1.5 billion. This development comes just 48 hours after the conclusion of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, signaling a positive shift in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market. According to Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, the Acting Director of Corporate Communications at the CBN, this influx of foreign exchange is a direct result of the central bank’s proactive measures aimed at stabilizing the foreign exchange market. The data indicates a notable improvement in the Naira’s performance in the Autonomous Foreign Exchange (AFEX)…
In a bid to transform Nigeria into a significant player in the vehicle manufacturing sector, Doris Uzoka-Anite, the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, has announced ambitious plans. Speaking at the launch of the Nigeria Automotive Industry Development Plan, attended by both public and private sector stakeholders, Uzoka-Anite outlined the goal of positioning Nigeria as a fully-fledged vehicle manufacturer within the next decade. “We have the resources, skills, and market to produce our own vehicles,” stated Uzoka-Anite. “With this comprehensive plan, we envision Nigeria manufacturing a range of vehicles, including motorcycles, tricycles, sedans, and heavy-duty trucks, within the next…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, emphasised the need for low-interest rates to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) during an event celebrating International Women’s Day. The event, organised by the Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment in collaboration with the Women Entrepreneurs and Professional Development Network (WEPDN), focused on the economic inclusion of women entrepreneurs at the grassroots level. Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted the importance of providing MSMEs with access to affordable financing, stating that only loans with single-digit interest rates can spur the growth of small businesses. Recognising the role of MSMEs in job creation, he underscored the…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has outlined key dates for its forthcoming national gatherings According to the party’s latest announcement, the National Caucus meeting is slated for Wednesday, April 17, while the Board of Trustees (BoT) and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings are scheduled for Thursday, April 18. The NEC, regarded as the supreme organ of the party, is mandated to convene at least once every quarter, as stipulated in the PDP 2017 constitution. It comprises a broad spectrum of party stalwarts, including state governors, the President, former presidents, principal officers of the National Assembly, state chairpersons, and other distinguished…
The Federal Government has announced a delay in the commencement date for the Port Harcourt – Aba section of the Port Harcourt to Maiduguri narrow gauge rail line, pushing it to April 2024. Senator Saidu Alkali, the Minister for Transportation, conveyed this information in Port Harcourt after inspecting the reconstructed rail tracks. Expressing regret over the postponement, Alkali urged patience from the public, assuring that the contractor would complete the project by April. He instructed the contractor to ensure the rail line’s connection to the Port Harcourt and Onne ports in the state. Alkali stated, “Although the initial deadline was…
Suspected kidnappers have reportedly launched an attack on a Celestial Church in Ogun State, seizing two worshippers identified as Oladapo Seyifunmi and Oluboboye Abiola. The incident took place at the church premises near Oriyarin village in Mowe, located within the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State on Thursday. In a statement released on Friday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, disclosed that the perpetrators made their escape through a dense forest situated behind the church. The statement reads, “A report in my possession indicates that on 28/3/2024, unidentified gunmen invaded a Celestial Church near Oriyarin…