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Tragedy struck on Thursday morning when a two-storey building located at number 34 Oloto Street, Borno Way, off Freeman Street, Oyingbo, in Lagos collapsed, killing a woman said to be in her 80s.The yet-to-be-identified woman died on the spot as a result of the impact suffered when the building collapsed on her.The incident happened at about 7.45 am on Thursday.Sympathizers and other emergency responders raced to the scene to offer help in salvaging the situation.Permanent Secretary, of Lagos State Emergency Management Authority, LASEMA, Dr Femi Oke-Osanyitolu, confirmed the casualty, saying no record of further injury in the unfortunate incident. According…
Nigeria’s First lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has paid a condolence visit to the governor of Borno state, Prof. Babagana Zulum, on Thursday, over death of mother-in-law.
Executives of the Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporation of Government Owned Companies (SSASCGOC) Maritime Branch on Tuesday, ensured strict adherence to the directives by the parent body, Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) following battering of the president of the NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero in Imo State, recently. Led by the President, Comrade Akinola Bodunde, the union leaders toured both Tincan and Apapa ports to enforce compliance. Checks on ground to monitor proceedings, saw other union leaders from Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) making sure that the port gates are under locks and keys.It was…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has lauded the efforts of police officers and operatives of various security agencies for their robust support in ensuring security during the recently conducted elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States. Commending the diligence and commitment displayed by security personnel, the IGP praised their efforts in overseeing a smooth electoral process, defying earlier anticipated challenges. The electoral process in the aforementioned states unfolded seamlessly, thanks to the outstanding efforts of the security operatives in maintaining law and order. Their vigilance significantly contributed to safeguarding the electoral process and ensuring the safety…
Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has upheld the electoral victory of Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy, Obafemi Kadiri Hamzat. Justices of the court in a unanimous decision dismissed the appeal of the Peoples Democratic Party for lacking merit. The judgement was delivered today Wednesday 15 November, 2023 three Justices, namely: Justice Yargata Nimpa, Justice Samuel Bola and Justice Paul Bassey.Details later….
In a bid to prevent a leadership vacuum at the Rivers Police Command, newly appointed Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu, has assumed duty with a promise to improve the level of security through an effective policing of all forms of crime across the state. Disu promised Rivers residents that efforts would be put together to ensure that residents could move anytime within the state without nursing any fear of being harassed, dispossessed of personal belongings, and other forms of crime in the state. He resumed office on Wednesday barely a week after his appointment and that of over seven…
The Murtala Muhammed Airport Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Wednesday, said it has collected the sum of N74, 286,707, 443.01 from import between January to October 2023.In comparison to the revenue collected same period in 2022 which stood at N60b.This was disclosed in a press release by Ogagbor Victor, Superintendent of Customs, Public Relations Officer, MMACThe Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Muhammed Yusuf disclosed that the Command also intercepted N3.55 billion Tramadol tablets imported into the country from Pakistan and India.“The shipment was intercepted on the suspicion of exceeding the approved threshold by the Federal…
*Says I’ll Continue To Be Governor For All Bayelsa State erupted in jubilation on Monday as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Governor Douye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winner of the off-cycle governorship election in the state. Governor Diri polled 175,196 votes to defeat his closest rival, Chief Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who scored 110,108 votes. In the state capital, Yenagoa, jubilant crowd trooped into the streets singing, dancing and waving the PDP flags in carnival-like celebrations. Governor Kefas Agbu of Taraba State and his Delta State counterpart, Sheriff Oborevwori joined Governor…
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has said the state owned Agro-Cargo International Airport is destined to be a game changer in the nation’s aviation sector. Prince Abiodun said that because of the facilities in place at the airport, which begin operations before the end of the year, many companies have approached the state to relocate there, paving the way for the airport to be a commercial success in the aviation industry. The governor spoke in a chat with newsmen at the weekend. According to him, with the longest runway, the biggest apron and control tower, the cargo airport is…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the establishment of ten new dialysis centres, one for each of the ten federal constituencies of the State. Consequently, the Governor has directed the immediate commence of recruitment and training of professionals to meet the manpower needs of the dialysis centres which are to be fully operational by June 2024. Announcing these at the Immanuel General Hospital, Eket, where he commissioned the Enoch and Folu Adeboye Dialysis Center, donated by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Governor Eno also ordered the deployment of relevant personnel from the State hospitals to…