Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, led a test run of the Red Line train, inspecting rail facilities in preparation for its upcoming inauguration. The 37-kilometre line, stretching from Agbado to Oyingbo, underwent scrutiny as the governor emphasised readiness for the…
No going back on reforms, Tinubu insists
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday defended his administration’s reforms, saying there is no going back. Tinubu on his inauguration declared an end to the fuel subsidy regime and later floated the naira alongside a slew of reforms. The moves have…
Ododo’s inauguration: Police warn thugs, criminals to steer clear of venue
The Police command in Kogi on Friday warned political thugs and criminals to steer clear of the venue of Saturday’s inauguration of the Governor-elect, Alhaji Usman Ododo. The State Commissioner of Police, Bethrand Onuoha, gave the warning in a statement…
FG’s lack of sensible policies affecting states – Sanusi
Former Emir of Kano and ex-Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, His Highness Muhammad Sanusi II, has been appointed by Gov. Alex Otti to co-chair the Abia State Global Economic Advisory Council. Other co-chairs of the 19-member council include…
Turkey’s Erdogan sworn in for 3rd term as president
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appealed for unity as he was sworn in for a third consecutive term on Saturday after winning a runoff election. “We will embrace all 85 million people regardless of their political views … Let’s put…
Former UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair visits Tinubu
President-elect Bola Tinubu has given a hint of what transpired at his meeting with ex-British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Daily Trust had reported that Tinubu played host to Blair at Defence House, Abuja, on Tuesday. Tunde Rahman, the president-elect’s spokesman,…
LASG advises residents to plan movements on Dangote Refinery inauguration day
Lagos State government on Tuesday advised residents to plan their movements around Lekki-Epe corridor ahead of the proposed inauguration of Dangote Refinery by President Muhammadu Buhari on May 22. Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde, stated at Ikeja that residents…
Stop Tinubu’s swearing-in, 5 FCT residents urge court
A suit demanding an order to discontinue the swearing-in of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, on May 29 has been filed at the Federal High Court, Abuja. Instituted by five residents of the Federal Capital Territory, the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/578/2023, urged…
How Blue Light Rail will benefit Lagos, by Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State yesterday made history, following the completion of infrastructure work of the Blue Rail Line Project. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who took the first ride, along with Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and other government…