…we’ve never seen such a governor-Olu of Itori As construction work continues on the Abeokuta-Ifo-Sango-Ota-Lagos expressway, motorists and commuters have expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work done so far on the ever-busy road. It will be recalled that the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on the 23rd…
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President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that the establishment of state police is unavoidable as part of efforts to strengthen security across the country. Speaking on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja during a courtesy visit by a delegation of prominent Katsina indigenes led by Governor Dikko Radda, Tinubu said…
The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB), at its 63rd regular meeting held today , and chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, approved the appointment of four (4) Deputy Comptroller-Generals (DCGs) and twelve (12) Assistant Comptroller-Generals (ACGs). These appointments reflect the…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Peju Ogunmola, has lost her son, Ayomikun Oluwanisola. The news of his death surfaced on Tuesday, with tributes pouring in from industry colleagues and fans. Announcing his demise in an Instagram post on Tuesday, actress, Biola Adebayo, described the loss as devastating. “This is a big loss.…
…says operations Goes Beyond Rice, Turkey Seizures The Ogun Area I Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has said that its work goes beyond chasing smugglers of rice and frozen poultry, explaining that its mandate covers wider responsibilities including revenue collection, inter-agency collaboration, and the protection of Nigeria against harmful…
Skit maker, Sanku Olaniyi popularly known as Mrsankucomedy has passed away in a car accident with a friend. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday September 1, 2025. He was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Sanku began his comedy career in 2021…
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Lagos Chapter, has elected Engr. Bosede Modupeola Oyekunle, FNSE, as its 11th Chairman. The election was held during the Chapter’s 11th Annual General Meeting, Awards and Election on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the APWEN Lagos Innovation & Resource Hub, Faculty…
A woman has been burnt to death by a mob in Kasuwan-Garba town in Mariga Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. The woman, a restaurant owner, allegedly made comments considered offensive while interacting with a customer in her establishment. It was gathered that the customer jokingly proposed marriage to…
The desire of the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration to bequeath the state with a good road network to further open the state for more investments is being realized as major road projects are at different stages of completion across the state. The road projects include: Saje-Miliki-Elega in Abeokuta, the state…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists FCT Council condemns Harassment, Intimidation of NTA Reporter Ladi Bala Journalist by MD of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Mr. Kayode Opeifa. A statement by Jide Oyekunle Secretary of Council described the harassment, intimidation, and verbal abuse meted out on Ladi Bala, the Transport Reporter of…