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One Killed in Multiple Trailer Crash at Otedola Bridge as LASTMA Implements Emergency Traffic Diversion

OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos A fatal multiple-vehicle accident involving articulated trucks occurred on Wednesday at Otedola Bridge, inward Secretariat, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, resulting in the death of a trailer driver and severe traffic disruption in the area. The incident, which involved two heavy-duty trailers—one conveying sand and the other loaded with granite—was reportedly caused by…

FCCPC, Airline Operators At War Over Airfare Pricing

Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, and the Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, are at odds over the pricing of domestic air fares. The FCCPC, on Thursday, faulted some airline operators for what it described as opaque pricing and hidden charges, and raised concerns about what it termed the abuse of dominance on specific…

Abeokuta Lions Club Funds Life-Saving Surgery for 12-Year-Old Nigerian Schoolboy

OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos In a compelling demonstration of community-driven humanitarian service, the Abeokuta Coral Lions Club, operating under District 404B3 of Lions Clubs International, has fully funded critical surgery and associated medical expenses for a 12-year-old school pupil in Ogun State, south-west Nigeria. The beneficiary, Olanrewaju Oluwole, a pupil of Nawarudeen Primary School in Ikija,…

Giwa Disburses Cash Support to 500 Lagos Island Party Loyalists, Calls For Membership Drive

OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos In a renewed demonstration of social responsibility and grassroots engagement, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, has presented cash support to 500 beneficiaries and donated 10 wheelchairs to persons living with physical disabilities in Lagos Island East, as part of efforts to promote social inclusion,…

Lagos Assures Timely Completion, Effective Traffic Management of 20km Lekki–Epe Expressway Upgrade

OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Government has assured residents and motorists of the timely completion of the ongoing 20-kilometre upgrade of the Lekki–Epe Expressway, alongside the implementation of a robust traffic management plan to minimise disruptions during the rehabilitation period. The assurance was given on Tuesday during an inspection tour of the project corridor,…