The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed the legality of the regulations, emphasizing the need for motorists to comply in the interest of road safety amid growing public concerns over the enforcement of speed limits on select roads. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, cited Section 28(2)(a) of the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law…
The Federal Government has advocated for internationally harmonised laws on cyber-enabled organised immigration crimes. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said this during an interview with the newsmen on Tuesday in London. Dr. Tunji-Ojo made the remark while addressing global leaders during the Border Security Summit on tackling organised immigration crimes. The summit was…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Pensioners’ FM has lost one of its regular callers and Public Affairs Analyst, Omooba Robert Oladapo Adetula. His eldest son, Prince Shina Adetula, confirmed that their beloved patriarch passed away peafully, in the early hours of Saturday, at his resident, Olukuewu Street, off Liberty Road, Oke-Ado, Ibadan. Prince Adetula also mentioned that…
Representatives from the US, China and France are among 40 nations attending a two-day summit in London aimed at tackling illegal migration. Launching the summit, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the “vile trade” of people-smuggling profits from political divisions between affected countries, and warned against pitting “nations against one another”. The international talks are seen as…
The Adamawa State Government has confirmed incidents of dog bites and resulting rabies in some communities of Yola South and Girei local government areas. The government, affirming reported rising cases of rabies in the affected communities, cautioned residents to be watchful, as the situation has serious public health implications. The Permanent Secretary of the state…
Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, Dele Momodu, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it “anti-democratic.” Tinubu’s decision, which includes suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months, has sparked widespread criticism. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ondo State Council, has raised the alarm over the current state of the health sector in the state, lamenting that facilities across state government-owned hospitals are deteriorating. While emphasizing that the situation requires immediate attention from the state government, the union urged Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to, as a matter…
The Conference of Speakers of State Legislature of Nigeria, CSSLN, strongly condemns as horrific the lynching of 16 northern travellers who were in transit, accused of possessing Dane guns (local firearms). It would be recalled that these individuals were tragically killed by a mob in Uromi, Edo State, on Friday, March 28, 2025. The Conference, in…
Ogun State Government has called on chemical handlers, industrial partners and policy makers to adopt clean energy technologies including Compressed Natural Gas, CNG and renewable energy solutions to prioritize environmental compliance and ensure long-term sustainability. Governor Dapo Abiodun made the call in Abeokuta while declaring open the third edition of the Chemical Handlers and Users…
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has directed relaxation of the 24-hour curfew in Ifon, Ilobu and Erin Osun communities. A statement by Governor’s Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, said the curfew which is now 17 hours, would commence from two o clock in the afternoon to seven o clock in the morning. The relaxation of…