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2027: Police seal ADC meeting venue in Lagos after Kaduna clampdown

September 6, 2025September 6, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Analysts warn of growing intolerance ahead of polls The African Democratic Congress, (ADC), has again accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of stifling opposition activities, after police operatives yesterday sealed-off Lion Field in Alimosho, Lagos, a venue earlier approved for an ADC political meeting. The development comes barely 24 hours after Police in Kaduna shut down the party’s office ahead of a scheduled North-West leadership meeting, sparking fears of a wider clampdown on opposition movements. Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is now facing mounting criticism after state authorities blocked…

Concern, as Lagos LGA changes streets with Igbo names to Yoruba

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 Aminu Imam

Tension is rising in Ajeromi Ifelodun local government area of Lagos State, as the council has unilaterally replaced 24 street names bearing Igbo names with Yoruba ones. According to reports, the sudden move, authorized by the council manager, has sparked widespread outrage and debate. The renamed streets, listed on the council’s page, have left many wondering if the Igbo community will accept this decision. The action has been perceived as a deliberate attempt to erase Igbo identity and cultural presence in the area. As the news spreads, concerns are being…

NIMASA shuts 2 Lagos terminals over security breach

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), has shut down ShellPlux and TMDK Terminals, both located in the Ijegun-Egba Area of Lagos, for violating the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code. According to a statement on Thursday by the Head of Public Relations at NIMASA, Osagie Edward, the move was part of the agency’s role as the designated authority for implementing the ISPS Code in Nigeria. The ISPS Code, an amendment to the SOLAS Convention, was developed by the International Maritime Organisation to enhance maritime and port security,…

Lagos: “I’m still the Speaker” – Impeached Obasa dares H’Assembly

January 26, 2025January 26, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Describes allegations against him as ‘fictitious, unsubstantiated’ The impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has declared that he’s still the speaker until due process are carried out to remove him. Obasa, who made this known yesterday, when he addressed his large supporters at the Speaker’s Lodge, Ikeja Lagos, said that it was important for the lawmakers to “follow constitutional procedure” to remove him as Speaker. The former Speaker said his removal was done without following the proper procedures. He alleged that the Commissioner of Police…

Lagos, P’Harcourt, Maiduguri, Nigeria’s most dangerous cities – Report

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025 Aminu Imam

Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Maiduguri have been identified as dangerous hotspots across Nigeria’s major cities and highways, amid rising insecurity according to a new report. SBM Intel, in its report, titled: ‘Roads To Nowhere – A Bumpy Ride Through Nigeria’s Road’, engaged 245 drivers across eight major commercial hubs: Abuja, Calabar, Jos, Kano, Lagos, Maiduguri, Onitsha, and Port-Harcourt, to shed light on their realities. The respondents identified dangerous hotspots across key urban centers and highways, highlighting cities like Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Maiduguri as particularly vulnerable. These cities, crucial for…

Tinubu arrives Lagos for Yuletide� holidays

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has left Abuja and travelled to Lagos State to spend this year�s Christmas and New Year holidays. The President touched down at the Presidential Wing of Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos at precisely 3:23 pm yesterday, shortly after presenting the N47.9 trillion Budget proposal for the 2025 financial year titled: �Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Building Prosperity�, before a joint session of the 10th National Assembly. He was received by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and members of the Lagos Executive Cabinet. Prior to his departure from Abuja,…

Nigeria�s greatest stars gather in Lagos, as National Theatre ‘Festival of Unity’ begins�

November 25, 2024November 25, 2024 Aminu Imam

The stage is set for the biggest gathering of local and international entertainers in Lagos, as the National Theatre, in Lagos, will play host to high ranking personalities for two days, December 13-14. An issued statement by the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Yunusa Mohammed said, �The National Theatre Festival of Unity will begin on Friday, December 13, 2024 in Lagos�. According to the statement, the National Theatre had proved itself a force for the promotion of unity in diversity. �The National Theatre Festival of Unity is to foster better…

“Lekki Textile capable of generating 5,000 direct, 20,000 indirect jobs” � NEPZA MD

November 25, 2024November 25, 2024 Aminu Imam

Lekki Textile and Garment Special Economic Zonem project located in the Eyin-Osa area of Epe, Lagos State will generate 5,000 direct and over 20,000 indirect jobs when operational. Managing Director of Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi made this known over the weekend, while disbursing cash compensation to the seven Eyin-Osa families that contributed the 240.09 acres of land for this Federal Government project. According to the statement issued by NEPZA Head, Corporate Communications, Dr. Martins Odeh, Ogunyemi said the community would be continually regenerated, adding that…

�You can�t be Lagos gov. in 2027� – Lagos youths�to Seyi Tinubu

November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 Aminu Imam

Youths, under the aegis of Coalition of Lagos Indigenous Youths, have rejected the recent endorsement of the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Seyi, for Lagos State Governorship contest in 2027 by a group known as Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL), saying there is no vacancy for non-indigene to occupy Alausa Government House. The Coalition, which made this declaration yesterday, in an issued statement, signed by its President, AbdulKareem Whyte, added that those promoting the ambition of a non-indigene ahead of the scheduled time should perish the thought based…

Lagos: 21 feared dead, as two boats collide in lagoon

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 Aminu Imam

At least 21 passengers are feared drowned in a boat accident that occurred on Monday at Imore town in the Amuwo-Odofin local government area of Lagos State. Tragedy struck when two boats, each ferrying 16 passengers, collided and capsized in the middle of the lagoon. The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, stated in a press release yesterday that the incident was reported to the Ilashe Police division at about 7 pm. According to him, emergency responders, including marine police and local divers, were swiftly mobilised to…