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Kwara community worried about influx of snakes
Residents of Igbo-emun, Moro local government area of Kwara State have expressed worries over recent upsurge of snakes found around the town. This is coming on the heels of several residents receiving treatments at the hospital from snakebites. A boa constrictor was on Monday night killed at Igbo-emun by a corps member, Gbenga Alilonu, the third that was killed between last weekend and Monday night.
Nigeria: Baby Crushed As Truck Rams Into Vehicles
By Dennis Erezi and Mary AbazuoIt was a horrid sight at Agric bus stop, Ikorodu area of Lagos on Friday night when a truck rammed into three vehicles, leaving a nine-month-old baby crushed and three persons severely injured.This accident occurred at the bus-stop, which is always rowdy due to the activities of traders and hawkers milling around the major gateway in and out of Ikorodu. The brake of the truck reportedly failed and collided with three other vehicles in the multiple accidents.
Baby, three others die as truck-head falls into Ogun river
The accident occurred around 8:50a.m. as the truck suffered break failure on the Kara long bridge along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. It knocked down a commercial motorcycle rider conveying a boy and mother (his passengers) before crashing into the road median. The impact, it was gathered, forced the head of the truck to come off and plunged into the river beneath the bridge, leaving the three occupants inside truck-head dead.
Nigeria: 15-Year-Old Suspected Kidnapper Nabbed in Ajegunle
By Mary Abazuo and Joseph WantuLagos and Makurdi — A fifteen-year-old girl, suspected to be a member of a kidnap gang, was caught trying to abduct a little child at Boundary Market in Ajegunle area of Lagos on Tuesday. She was beaten severely and stripped naked by the traders, before she was handed over to the market leader, who in turn delivered her to the police. The girl, whose name was unknown, told The Guardian she had stolen two children before and sold them successfully.
‘Restructuring is a path that Nigeria must follow’
As the demands for restructuring continue to gain momentum in the Nigerian polity, the Nigeria National Summit Group (NNSG) has warned of a lurking danger if President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) fail to address the issue. In similar vein, the Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL), urged the Federal Government not to discard the popular will and desire of the people.
Ambodes pledges to make Lagos safest African city
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, yesterday, pledged to make Lagos the safest city to live and work in Africa. He said this while handing over 120 new 5KVA generators to the state Police Command to power all police formations in the state and promised to continuously support security agencies to enable them perform optimally.
Nigeria: Ambodes Pledges to Make Lagos Safest African City
By Gbenga Salau, Kehinde Olatunji and Mary AbazuoLagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, yesterday, pledged to make Lagos the safest city to live and work in Africa. He said this while handing over 120 new 5KVA generators to the state Police Command to power all police formations in the state and promised to continuously support security agencies to enable them perform optimally.
Lawmakers urge Apapa tank farms relocation
To curb the menace of tank farms in Lagos State, especially in Apapa, the State House of Assembly has called on the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to relocate the farms in the axis to a less congested area. The lawmakers, who spoke at the plenary session, maintained that the tank farms portrayed a threat to the lives of the people and state’s economy.
Shock, pains in Lagos as filth returns
Govt re-engineering waste management with CLI, Visionscape’s Epe Eco Park, says commissioner Lately, there has been the gradual return of garbage heaps in Lagos metropolis, which has been a source of worry to many residents of the state. In spite of the massive infrastructural renewal the state government is embarking to change the city’s landscape, heaps of refuse on roadsides, bus-stops, markets and highways have remain a blot on the state.
Nigeria: 'Music Is a Mission for Me', Nwanegbo
By Kehinde Olatunji and Mary AbazuoFor upcoming gospel musician, Gloria Nwanegbo, music is a mission. It is ministering to the spiritual needs of the people and plays an important role to trigger God's intervention in the affairs of men. According to the 19 years old and daughter of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) pastor in-charge of six European nations, Mike Nwanegbo, it is used to teach the gospel in a unique way. "Gospel songs have positive vibes.
‘Music is a mission for me’, Nwanegbo
For upcoming gospel musician, Gloria Nwanegbo, music is a mission. It is ministering to the spiritual needs of the people and plays an important role to trigger God’s intervention in the affairs of men. According to the 19 years old and daughter of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) pastor in-charge of six European nations, Mike Nwanegbo, it is used to teach the gospel in a unique way. “Gospel songs have positive vibes.
Akintoye, Gani Adams seek regionalism as way forward for Nigeria
Their admonition followed increasing calls for restructuring anchored on true federalism.In separate interviews with The Guardian, they said states should control their resources rather than the existing arrangement whereby the Federal Government allocates resources to the three tiers of government on a monthly basis. Specifically, Akintoye noted that the federating units should be made to protect the country’s integrity and culture, which has been in existence before Nigeria came into being.
Muslim students petition Ambode over cult attack on LASPOTECH students
The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), last week petitioned the Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, over a recent attack unleashed on some students of the Lagos State Polytechnic by suspected cult members. The petition, which was signed by the president of the MSSN, Lagos State, Saheed Ashafa, sought for an investigation into the attack and urged the governor to ensure that culprits were punished.
Lagos Begins Demolition of 57 Distressed Buildings
As part of efforts to stop building collapse, the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) yesterday began the demolition of 57 distressed structures across the state. The LASBCA General Manager, Lekan Shodehinde said the demolition was the first phase of the exercise, which Governor Akinwunmi Ambode had approved.He explained that government had earlier notified the owners of the affected buildings, which had been declared distressed for a log period.
Nigeria: Lagos Begins Demolition of 57 Distressed Buildings
By Gbenga Salau, Kehinde Olatunji and Mary AbazuoAs part of efforts to stop building collapse, the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) yesterday began the demolition of 57 distressed structures across the state.
Lagos begins demolition of 57 distressed buildings
As part of efforts to stop building collapse, the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) yesterday began the demolition of 57 distressed structures across the state. The LASBCA General Manager, Lekan Shodehinde said the demolition was the first phase of the exercise, which Governor Akinwunmi Ambode had approved.He explained that government had earlier notified the owners of the affected buildings, which had been declared distressed for a log period.
Opposition accuses Ondo governor of labour insensitivity
Opposition elements within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Ondo State Youth for Positive Change (OYPC) and the Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance (APDA) have flayed Governor Rotimi Akeredolu for introducing a policy of 80 percent part payment for workers’ salaries and pensions.
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