The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested a dismissed former operative, Yahaya Salami, popularly known as Adams, over alleged impersonation and extortion, following the circulation of a viral video showing his apprehension by operatives in Oshodi. The arrest was carried out at Oshodi Bus Stop on Sunday, October 18, after previous efforts to locate the suspect…
The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, has inspected the ongoing controlled demolition of the structurally distressed Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) House on Lagos Island, Lagos State. Oke-Osanyintolu visited the site on Friday to assess the progress of the operation and ensure strict compliance with safety measures…
AYOMIDE TIWATAYO, Lagos The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit, popularly known as the Lagos State Task Force, has concluded its statewide sensitisation campaign aimed at promoting traffic discipline, environmental sanitation and public safety across the state. The campaign ended on Thursday, October 15, 2026, with a grand finale involving coordinated public enlightenment…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned against issuing or renewing drivers’ licences without proper eye examinations, stressing that adequate vision is essential for road safety. The FRSC Sector Commander in Abia State, Ngozi Ezeoma, gave the warning on Thursday in Umuahia during an event marking World Sight Day, organised by the Abia State…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced a comprehensive review of its Personnel Licensing (PEL) examinations to improve competency assessment, update technical content and align licensing requirements with evolving aviation regulations and technologies. The exercise is aimed at strengthening the reliability and integrity of examinations used to assess the professional competence of pilots, aircraft…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is set to showcase Nigeria’s maritime security capabilities through live land and maritime demonstrations at the 2026 Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX), scheduled to hold from October 26 to 29. The demonstrations will feature the operational capabilities of the Deep Blue Project, Nigeria’s integrated national security and…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Edo/Delta Area Command, has called for stronger collaboration with Delta Ports, Warri, to enhance operational efficiency, safety and service delivery. The new Edo/Delta Customs Area Controller, Dooyum Dominic Ortsen, made the call on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the Ports Manager of Delta Ports, Warri, Saadi Dahiru Mohammed. Ortsen,…
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has flagged off the construction of a 95-kilometre road project in Tsafe Local Government Area as part of efforts to strengthen security, improve transportation and stimulate economic growth. The project, flagged off on Sunday, will connect Yandoton Daji, Cediya, Doka, Yan Waren Daji, Hayin Alhaji Bedi, Unguwar Joji and Yankuzo…
The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan on the Independence Bridge as the Federal Ministry of Works begins urgent repair works on the bridge from Friday, October 16, to Sunday, October 18, 2026. The diversion is aimed at facilitating asphalt repairs on the bridge while ensuring that motorists can continue to access…
The Edo State Government has announced traffic diversions and temporary road closures in parts of Benin City ahead of the visit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday, October 15, 2026. In a statement, the Managing Director of the Edo State Traffic Control and Management Agency (EDSTMA), Engr. Stainless Ijeghede, said the restrictions…
