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Ogun State police command has arrested two security guards for allegedly setting ablaze a 44-year-old man, identified as Basiru Aliu in Agura Sabo, Sagamu area of the state.The command’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement. According to the statement, the suspects, Segun Sodiya and Segun Abatan mistook the victim for a thief, while he was helping his employer move his belongings fr...

No fewer than three persons sustained varying degrees of injury in a collision involving a trailer, a Toyota Camry and a Lexus car on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway.The Unit Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr William Manga, confirmed the incident in an interview.According to the unit commander, the accident occurred at about 11:36 pm near the Agbo-Malu axis of the Age-mowo area of the expressway....

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled his administration’s vision for the state in 2025, emphasising the importance of togetherness, bold ambitions, and shared prosperity.In a New Year message posted on X, Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed confidence in Lagos’ potential to achieve greater heights, driven by the resilience and energy of its residents.The Governor outlined key areas of fo...

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission NUPRC has released the Upstream Petroleum Decarbonisation Template which will become a requirement for issuing licences and permits effective January 2025.The move is targeted at ensuring compliance with Nigeria’s broader climate objectives, including its commitment to Net Zero by 2060.This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Commission Chi...

The chairperson for the Epe Local Government Area in Lagos State, Surah Animashaun, has described the vandalisation of newly installed electricity cables in the area as a setback to an effort aimed at restoring the LG to the national grid.Animashaun, in a statement made available by her media office, stressed that the action had left several communities in the LG in darkness.She added that communities like...

The acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Umar Damagum, asserted that PDP remains the strongest opposition party in the country, adding that any merger without the PDP would not unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027.Damagum, speaking in an interview, reacted to comments by the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, who ruled out an alliance with the P...

The Federal Government has said it was open to “constructive dialogue” with the leadership of Niger Republic to de-escalate the brewing diplomatic tension between the two neighbouring countries.The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, in a statement, reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to peace and stability in West Africa, calling for “candid discussions to address mutual concerns&rdquo...

The Federal Ministry of Works has budgeted N4 billion to construct a presidential helipad and a jetty in Lagos.Out of the N49.7 trillion proposed budget for 2025, presented by President Bola Tinubu on December 18, the Ministry will make use of N1.057,101,549,307 for construction and rehabilitation projects.The Ministry plans to spend N340 million on public schools, N289.4 billion on roads, and N2.48 billio...

Doctors in Ondo State under the Association of Resident Doctors, University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital Ondo chapter, on Tuesday, began an indefinite strike over alleged poor working conditions and welfare packages.The resident doctors had earlier staged a protest against the management of the state-owned teaching hospital, accusing it of ignoring their demands.The doctors highlighted several iss...

The Remarkable Season of Kazem Ogunleye: A 2024 TriumphKazem Ogunleye’s 2024 season was nothing short of extraordinary. The dynamic forward, known for his relentless work ethic and sharp eye for goal, delivered a stellar performance that solidified his place among the most promising talents in the sport.A Historic SeasonThe first half of 2024 saw Kazem in blistering form. He tallied an impressive 8 goals and 7 assists, showcasing his...