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VP Osinbajo demands apology from Vanguard over ‘FIRS N90 billion election fund’ report
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has written to Vanguard Newspaper, asking for apology over a report in the newspaper that he collected the sum of N90 billion from Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, for election purposes.
Ibadan rail project: No reason to delay project – minister tells contractors
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has tasked the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), contractors handling the Lagos -Ibadan Rail project to quickly complete the project.
Federal government begins trial of train services on Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge November
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, says the ambition of the federal government is to begin free ride on Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge rail line by November.
Minister: OPEC to cut cost of overproduction by 50 percent
The Honourable Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, on the 21st of September said that there will be no Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) cut off oil production by 50 per cent as previously reported rather, there will be a cut for overproduction of the 57,000 barrels per day.
Border closure: Lagos assemblyman urges Nigerians to be patient with federal government
Mr Olumuyiwa Jimoh, the Deputy Majority Leader in the Lagos State House of Assembly on Sunday urged Nigerians to be patient with the Federal Government over the continued closure of the nation’s land borders.
Stakeholder condemns poor sanitation within Apapa ports
Mr Collins Farinto, the National Vice-President, Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), has warned against continuous dumping of refuse at the entrance of the Apapa sea port in Lagos.
Lagos governor, Reps seek approval for Lekki, Badagry seaports
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and members of the House of Representatives, yesterday, urged the Federal Government to approve the operation of the Lekki and Badagry seaports in the state.
Apapa gridlock: Truck owners defend presidential task force over bribery allegations
Truck owners have debunked allegations that the Presidential Task Force set up to control traffic in Apapa are demanding bribes from them in the discharge of their duties.
Guard ‘kills’ Lebanese boss, dumps body in septic tank
A Lebanese national identified as Basan Khodari was on Tuesday found dead inside a septic tank in his Lagos residence.
Lagos governor lists achievements in 100 days
Before a joyous gathering of residents and All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday gave account of his stewardship in the last 100 days as Governor of Lagos State.
Delta assemblyman calls for revival of Sapele, other ports
A member of the House of Representatives, Chief Efe Afe, has called on the federal government to revive the Sapele Port as well as other ports across Nigeria.
How Customs contribute to port congestion – task force
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has been accused of contributing to the current congestions being experienced in the ports as empty containers that ought to have been inspected by the men and officers of the agency are abandoned for days on barges at the terminals’ waterfronts.
Nigerian Navy dismisses personnel indicted in extortion
The Nigerian Navy, last week, dismissed the unspecified number of personnel, following the recommendation of a special panel constituted to investigate allegations of extortion brought against them.
TCN board stalls $258 million power projects
The absence of board for Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has stalled the approval of $258million JICA loan for the implementation of the payment for material and equipment for the Apapa and Akamgba substation in Lagos.
Lagos Assembly begins probe of former Governor Ambode over N45 billion buses
The Lagos State House Assembly on Tuesday set-up a committee to investigate the purchase of 820 buses by the administration of former governor Akinwunmi Ambode in the state.g
Commercial motorcyclist remanded over alleged theft of motorbike
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Monday ordered the remand of a 49-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Taiwo Ojo, for allegedly obtaining N225,000 from a man on the pretext of purchasing a motorcycle for him.
Corporation scales up Lagos road repairs
The Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) at the weekend pledged its commitment to curb gridlock through continuous rehabilitation of failed sections of major roads across the state.
Minister: ‘Groundbreaking’ of Transport University holds September
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Friday, said the groundbreaking of the Transport University, Daura, would take place in Septemeber.
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Justice Kumai Aka’ahs retires from Supreme Court
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Rivers governor dares opponents, donates N20 million at book launch
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State in Abuja on Tuesday dared his political opponents to do their worst as he donated N20m at the launch of a book titled, ‘The Big Interviews’, authored by Eric Osagie, a former Managing Director of The SUN.
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Central bank expects 2.38% GDP growth by Q4
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Court orders final forfeiture of hospital facility owned by Imo APC Reps member
A Federal High Court sitting in Owerri, the Imo State capital has ordered the final forfeiture of a multi-million-naira hospital facility allegedly belonging to the House of Representatives member representing Ideato North and South Federal constituency, Pascal Obi.
Bonny students condemn killing of senior police officer by ‘IPOB members’
The gruesome murder of Assistant Commissioner of Police, Oliver Innoma-Abbey, by suspected members of outlawed terrorist group, Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) has been eliciting angry reactions from the people of Bonny where the late senior police officer hailed from.
ICPC: We’ll fight corruption with full powers of law
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said on Monday it would fight corruption according to the full dictates of the law.
Kidnappers kill four on Abuja highway
Kidnappers fleeing a clampdown by men of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command shot and killed four persons along Kawli-Kaita highway on Sunday, according to a statement by the Command on Monday.
South Africa withdraws bid for 2023 Women’s World Cup
The South African Football Association (Safa) has announced they are no longer willing to pursue their bid to host the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup but will shift focus to the 2027 edition.