The Lagos State Government has issued a warning that it will demolish 280 illegal structures in an effort to prevent the creation of slums, protect the state’s masterplan, and safeguard coastal areas from erosion. Ekundayo Alebiosu, Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, revealed this in a statement on Tuesday, emphasising that the affected properties are located in the Mayegun Waterfront Scheme, within the Eti Osa Local Government Area. Alebiosu stated that over 280 property owners and occupiers have been served contravention notices, giving them seven days to provide the necessary documentation and approvals for their structures. Failure to comply would result…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, has filed a N20 billion lawsuit against Senator Adams Oshiomhole over comments related to the Planwell scheme. Ighodalo, through his legal representatives, Ayo Asala (SAN) & Associates, is also demanding an immediate public retraction and apology for what he described as false, defamatory, and malicious remarks. The apology is requested to be broadcast on at least two national television networks and published in three nationally circulating newspapers. The PDP candidate denounced Oshiomhole’s allegations as baseless and defamatory, characterising them as part of a…
The air component of Operation Delta Safe has conducted two separate missions targeting illegal refining sites along the Imo River, focusing on the areas of Owaza, Uzaku, Obuzor, Osuaku, and Obiaku. Group Captain Kabiru Ali, Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), disclosed in a statement that NAF aircraft were initially assigned to provide close air support to ground troops operating near the Imo River. However, due to a discrepancy between the initial coordinates and the updated location of the troops, the aircrew redirected their efforts, conducting armed reconnaissance in Owaza and Uzaku. During…
The House of Representatives Committee on the Navy has announced an investigation into the prolonged detention of naval personnel, Abbas Haruna, who has been held without trial for six years. The detention is allegedly at the directive of Brigadier General M.S. Adamu. The Chairman of the Committee, Yusuf Gagdi, disclosed this on Monday in a statement shared via his official social media handle. Gagdi, who represents Plateau State, vowed that the committee would ensure that those responsible for the unlawful detention are held accountable. The case gained public attention after Mr Haruna’s wife shared her husband’s plight during an appearance…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the issuance of identification tags to journalists accredited to cover the upcoming Edo State governorship election, scheduled for September 21, 2024. The exercise took place at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) secretariat in Edo State, ensuring that media personnel are properly identified during the election coverage. Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, confirmed that 114 media organisations successfully uploaded the details of 721 personnel for accreditation. He added that the full list of accredited personnel, along with the number of individuals deployed, has…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has announced Mr. Moshood Olayide-Abas as the Acting Chairman of the party, following the death of the former chairman, Isaac Omodewu. Olayide-Abas, who previously served as the Deputy State Chairman, was appointed to fill the leadership vacancy on Monday. In a statement issued by the Oyo APC Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, the party confirmed that Olayide-Abas’ elevation to the role of Acting Chairman was ratified by the State Executive Committee (SEC) during an emergency meeting held in Ibadan. “Following the transition of our former state chairman, the Constitution of our great party…
The First Lady of Edo State, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, has refuted claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu plans to influence the outcome of the upcoming Edo governorship election in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) by deploying “federal might.” Speaking during an interview on an online television platform, Mrs. Obaseki dismissed the allegations, praising President Tinubu’s commitment to democracy. “President Tinubu is smarter and wiser. He is not at their level at all. I also want to praise former President Muhammadu Buhari for his democratic stance and using federal power only to safeguard voters, not to tamper with election…
A fire outbreak has ravaged the Oko Baba plank market in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos State, causing widespread damage to the market’s shanties. Operatives from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, along with the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), are currently on the scene working to contain the blaze. The extent of the damage is yet to be fully determined, but the fire has reportedly affected several structures within the market. An X user, Adedeji Olalekan, provided real-time updates on the situation, stating, “Okobaba Street is on fire now, all the shanties are burning.” As of…
Tragedy struck in Gummi town, Zamfara State, as no fewer than 40 people lost their lives in a boat mishap on Saturday morning. The victims, mostly farmers and children, were en route to their farms when the boat they were travelling in capsized and sank into the river. Musa Ahmed, a local resident, reported that the boat, carrying 53 passengers, encountered trouble shortly after setting off, leaving only 12 survivors, including the boat’s captain. “When the boat capsized early this morning, I was near the river close to Gummi town,” Ahmed recounted. “We tried our best to rescue the passengers,…
Nigeria’s inflation rate fell to 32.15% in August 2024, a slight drop from the 33.40% recorded in July, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday. The report highlights a 1.25% decrease in the country’s headline inflation, marking the second consecutive month of decline. The data also revealed a reduction in food inflation, which stood at 37.52% in August, down from 39.53% in July. Despite this overall cooling of inflation, the country continues to face economic challenges, particularly in relation to rising fuel prices. The decline in…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has issued a stern warning to Hon. Francis Waive, the member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. The lawmaker, who is a member of the APC, has been accused of endorsing Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for a second term, an action the party deems a serious offence. In a letter dated 15th September 2024, and signed by the Delta APC State Chairman, Elder Omeni Sobotie, the party described Waive’s endorsement of Oborevwori as “gross anti-party activity.” The APC leadership…
The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Frank Mba, has confirmed that all VIP protection services and police orderlies will be suspended 48 hours before the upcoming Edo State governorship election. Mba made this announcement during the Edo Security Town Hall meeting on Sunday, emphasising the need to ensure a secure electoral process. According to Mba, only Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy will retain their police security detail during the election, but even this protection will be limited. “The governor and deputy governor will maintain personal security, but these officers will not be allowed to accompany them to the electoral…
In honour of this year’s Maulud Nabiy, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad, President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nigerian Muslims. The President’s message of goodwill was conveyed through a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday. As Muslims across the nation gather to commemorate this significant religious event, President Tinubu called for the faithful to reflect deeply on the teachings and exemplary life of the Prophet, urging them to adopt his virtues in their daily lives. The Maulud Nabiy is a time when Muslims worldwide celebrate and remember the…
The Nigerian Army has strongly condemned what it described as the inhumane treatment of innocent citizens, including a retired ex-corporal, Toriola Adewale, by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Biafran Liberation Army. The Army also urged international organisations to hold Simon Ekpa and other IPOB leaders accountable for their involvement in acts of terrorism and human rights violations. In a statement issued by the Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Nigerian Army decried the escalating violence and terror tactics employed by IPOB, particularly the recent brutal treatment of ex-corporal…
As the highly anticipated Edo State governorship election approaches, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called on political actors, stakeholders, and the electorate to refrain from treating the upcoming polls as a battleground. Instead, they should view it as an essential democratic exercise aimed at selecting leaders who will foster good governance, accountability, and the development of the state. The National Chairman of IPAC, Yusuf Dantalle, made this appeal in a statement following a stakeholders’ meeting held on Sunday. His comments were aimed at calming rising tensions as the election date draws near. He emphasised that elections are a vital…
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has assured All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants who contested in the primaries for the upcoming local government elections but were unsuccessful, that they will receive refunds for the money spent on purchasing forms. TThis announcement comes as the state prepares for the local government polls scheduled for 21st September 2024. The governor made this commitment during a public statement following his attendance at a Sunday Mass held at the Government House Chapel in Owerri. In the statement, issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Electronic and Creative Media, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, Uzodinma expressed his desire to…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has announced its intention to closely monitor how the state government utilises the N3 billion released by the Federal Government to address the devastating flood disasters that have recently impacted the state. The funds were part of a nationwide relief initiative aimed at mitigating the effects of floods, which have ravaged communities, displaced residents, and destroyed property across Kano and other states. Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, Chairman of the APC in Kano, made the party’s stance clear during a press briefing in Kano on Sunday. He emphasised that the APC is determined to…
The Edo State Government has confirmed that all students from the University of Benin (UNIBEN) trapped in the collapsed three-storey building near the institution have been successfully rescued. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie, in a statement issued to newsmen in Benin City. Osagie reported that there were no fatalities in the incident, which occurred on Ekhator Street, off Ekosodin Road, close to the University of Benin, Ugbowo campus. He added that the state government has initiated a full investigation to uncover the immediate and underlying causes of the…
Tensions are rising between Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom and Otulu, both located in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, as both communities accuse each other of land grabbing. The conflict has sparked concerns about potential unrest in the region, prompting calls for government intervention. The dispute began when the “United and Concerned Indigenes of Otulu” (UCIO) alleged that individuals from Ogwashi-Uku had forcibly taken over their ancestral lands. The group, which claims to represent the interests of Otulu, has appealed to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to step in and address what they describe as acts of “oppression” by Ogwashi-Uku.…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched airlift missions to transport vital relief materials to communities in Maiduguri and its surrounding areas, which have been devastated by recent flood disasters. The initiative is part of a broader national effort to assist those affected by the severe flooding. In a statement released by the Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, Group Captain Kabiru Ali, it was revealed that the relief items, donated by the Nigerian Customs Service, are intended to alleviate the suffering of flood victims. The floods have not only disrupted daily life but also caused significant destruction to…