motorists
2 Dec
As 2024 draws to a close and the festive season approaches, motorists and commuters in Kano, Kaduna, and Katsina states have raised concerns over the poor state of road infrastructure in the region, citing its impact on travel efficiency and safety. A survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) revealed widespread dissatisfaction among…
23 Sep
The Lagos State Government has warned motorists against the persistent violation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes. The spokesman of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq issued this warning in a statement on Monday. "The Lagos State Government emphatically admonishes all motorists, both private and commercial, to desist forthwith from the continued infringement…
18 Aug
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a warning to motorists who are queuing for fuel at various filling stations, leading to severe traffic congestion for other road users. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, gave this warning on Sunday as he deployed additional officers to monitor traffic around fuel stations…
1 Aug
The Karshi-Nyanya-AYA road, which is usually characterized by heavy traffic in the early hours of the day, was on Thursday deserted, as well as the adjoining bus stops, with most workers and traders staying back home over the end bad governance protest which started in the early hours of the day. Motorists and commuters on…
6 Jul 2024
STREET trading has become one of the major issues that continue to plague the road network in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital
23 May 2024
Mr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has pledged the commitment of the FCT Administration to end harassment
31 Mar 2024
For many living and working within the Apapa corridors, connecting Apapa and its environs has become a lot easier in the past one week. This is because the indiscriminate parking of articulated vehicles on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway which usually sometimes lead to permanent obstruction of traffic has been halted.
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Popular TV host, Frank Edoho, has revealed that rumours accusing him of domestic violence nearly cost him his job as the host of the widely-loved game show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Edoho said the allegations reached the show’s sponsors and put his career at risk.…
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The Auditor General for the Federation has charged the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to immediately recover the sum of N12,965,763,608.85 from 10 taxpayers it granted capital allowance without a Certificate of Allowance for Fixed Assets (CAFA). A capital allowance is a tax deduction allowed on qualifying capital expenditures incurred by a business or individual.…
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has criticised those suggesting that Nigeria has no foreign policy and those advocating for a shift away from an Afro-centric policy, describing them as either ill-informed or deliberately disingenuous. In a piece titled “Foreign Policy and the Path to Peace in a Dangerous Neighbourhood” and…
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Polaris Bank, in partnership with Amtis Skills Place, celebrated the creativity and craftsmanship of emerging Nigerian fashion designers through the 2024 Amtis Fashion Competition, awarding over ₦1 million in prizes to participants. The competition, which began on 21st October and ended on 29th November 2024, provided a platform for young designers to showcase their talents…
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The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, on Monday re-elected Mazi Okwu Nnabuike as its National President. Okwu was re-elected in Enugu, alongside other members of the group’s National Executive Council (NEC). In a statement issued by the Chairman of the Election Committee, Dr. Barr. Maduabuchi Anthony,…
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Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has inaugurated a Task Force on the Recovery of Government Property in the state. Mutfwang said that the inauguration of the Task Force aligns with his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and the restoration of order in the state’s property sector. The governor, represented by his deputy, Mrs. Josephine Piyo,…
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The police in Ekiti State have arraigned one Samuel B. Dada, 52, at the Chief Magistrate court sitting in Ado-Ekiti for allegedly defrauding 12 people of N146 million under the pretense of getting them visas. The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, informed the court that there is probable cause to order the remand of the suspect…
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The United States conducted an air strike in southern Somalia, killing 10 members of the Al-Shabaab jihadist group, US military authorities said Tuesday. The Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab has been waging a bloody insurgency against Somalia's fragile federal government for more than 17 years. The raid took place on December 31 in Beer Xaani, roughly 35 kilometres…
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Nigeria businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, has announced his intention to release an album in 2025. Known for his flair and charisma, Cubana declared, “I go show you say I can do anything through Christ who strengthens me.” I go drop my album this year.” He hints on teaming…
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The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has been commended by the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) for his administration’s commitment to road construction by rehabilitating federal roads within Kaduna metropolis. The Zonal Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kabiru Nadabo, praised the governor during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Internal…