Tag: Lagos

Lagos-bound plane catches fire mid-air with 33 people on board

Aminu Imam

An Overland Airways aircraft caught fire mid-air on Wednesday night, with 33 passengers on board. The passengers, however, escaped death as the aircraft made an emergency landing at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Lagos, from Ilorin International Airport, in Kwara State. It was gathered that the Pilot-in-Command of the ATR-42 Aircraft had declared a ‘May Day’, which in aviation parlance implies an emergency situation, while authorities at the airport had activated all emergency procedures as the crew tried to maneuver the plane. The airline confirmed the incident in an issued…

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Market Quit Notice: Sanwo-olu reverses ultimatum following Sarkin Fulani of Lagos intervention

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Following the 14 days ultimatum given to Traders at the Alaba Rago Market, Ojo Lagos, to vacate the premises for development by the Lagos the state government, the Sarkin Fulani of Lagos and Chairman Council of Fulani Chiefs South West, Alh. (Dr) Mohammed Abubakar Bambado II has intervened on the issue. Bambado met and discussed with Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo Olu at his office in Alausa where he raised the concerns and plights of the traders. As a result, Alhaji Saadu Yusuf Dandare Gulma Chairman Arewa Community APC…

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Alleged Super TV CEO murder trial: Court adjourns till May 23

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

A Lagos High Court in Tafawa Balewa Square, on Monday adjourned till May 23, trial of an undergraduate, Chidinma Ojukwu, charged with murdering Usifo Ataga, Chief Executive Officer of Super TV. Ojukwu is standing trial for alleged murder, stealing and forgery alongside her sister, Chioma Egbuchu and one Adedapo Quadri. It would be recall that at the last proceeding on May 12, the trial could not hold, due to change of counsel by the third defendant; Egbuchu. The new counsel, Ngozi Akandu, had asked that more eligible documents be served…

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Buhari to chair 13th Bola Tinubu Colloquium

Aminu Imam

Organisers of the annual Bola Tinubu Colloquium have announced that this years edition will examine emerging global development issues and the importance of good governance for Nigeria to be an influential and respected member of the international community. The colloquium, which is in its 13th edition, will take place on Tuesday 29th March, at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. It said the colloquium will be presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari as Chairman. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is the chief host. A press statement signed by the Chairman of…

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The 2022 Committee: Eminent Leaders meet in Lagos, discuss national rebirth

Aminu Imam

One hundred prominent business, political, civil society, and thought leaders have met in a non-partisan retreat to map a new consensus for national rebirth. According to the group’s conveners, in an issued statement on Wednesday, signed by Chairman of ThisDay/Arise Media Group, Nduka Ogbaibena and former Presidential Liaison Officer to the Senate, Kashim Imam respectively, the meeting held in Lagos between last Friday and Sunday under the aegis of ‘The 2022 Committee’. Also among the attendees were 14 serving State governors, 13 former governors, as well as three former Senate…

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Buhari inaugurates 5 projects in Ogun, promises more infrastructure

Aminu Imam

Pays condolence visit Late Shonekans family in Lagos President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday inaugurated five key projects in Ogun State, assuring Nigerians that two major federal roads under construction, the Sagamu-Benin expressway and the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, would be commissioned before the end of 2022. The President was on a one-day presidential visit to the State to inaugurate some projects by Governor Dapo Abioduns administration. Addressing residents of the State, the President heaped praises on Governor Abiodun, for delivering visionary and trail-blazing projects for the people, even in the midst of prevailing…

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Tragedy averted in Lagos as pipeline explodes under collapsing of power line

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Tragedy was averted on Friday at Isale Odo, LASU Road, in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, following the containment of a pipeline explosion. Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Acting Coordinator, South West Zonal Office of the National Emergency Management Agency, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Lagos. Farinloye said the explosion was caused by the collapse of a 330KV Line which occurred within the axis earlier in the day. He said the collapsed high tension line from Egbin Power Plant, Ikorodu, supplies electricity to Ikeja West which falls…

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‘Funds spent by govs. on security vote/spendings enough to finance State Police’ – Sanwo-Olu

Aminu Imam

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the resources expended on security by State governors can be used to fund State Police. In recent years, governors and key stakeholders have been at the forefront of the increasingly vocal clamour for State policing. Recall that in March, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo had argued that a multi-ethnic nation like Nigeria needs State police to address its security challenges. On this backdrop, Sanwo-Olu said State policing will help sub nationals ensure that businesses and investments are secure. The governor, who spoke yesterday at…

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Tinubu reunites with associates, says “Im hale, hearty and well”

Aminu Imam

As Sanwo-Olu hosts APC leader to special prayers  National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken his first outing since his return from the United Kingdom (UK) at the weekend. Tinubu, yesterday, reunited with his political associates and protgs at a welcome-back event and prayer hosted by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the State House, in Marina. The former Lagos State Governor was received by Sanwo-Olu in the company of his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and Chief of Staff, Tayo Ayinde. The event…

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“We warned about Apapa gridlock 18 years ago” – Chairman Ports Council

Aminu Imam

Chairman of the Port Consultative Council of Nigeria, (PCCN), Otunba Kunle Folarin, has said that the Council warned the Federal Government about the Apapa gridlock more than 18 years ago, but that the governments refusal to heed the warning resulted in what is currently being experienced. Folarin stated this at the inauguration of the new committees of the Council in Lagos. He noted that during the tenure of Mr. Adeseye Ogunlewe as Minister of Works, both officials of the Ministry and the Council took a walk from Ilasamaja to Tin-Can…

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