The Lagos State Government has arrested 25 individuals accused of harassing motorists along the Lekki axis of the state. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a post on his official X account late Wednesday. According to him, the suspects, described as “Omotaku,” were apprehended during an evening patrol…
Authorities in the United Kingdom have announced road closures and temporary airspace restrictions ahead of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s arrival for a state visit hosted by Charles III. Tinubu is expected to begin the visit on Wednesday, March 18, accompanied by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, with an official reception scheduled to be held at…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Rotary Club of Lekki–Novare has carried out two community development initiatives in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State aimed at empowering residents with practical skills and promoting a healthier learning environment for students. The projects, which included a one-day skill acquisition training and a fumigation exercise at a secondary school,…
The move came as fuel prices in Nigeria hit over N1,000 owing to the war between Iran and the United States/Israel. In a bid to address the impact of the war in the Middle East on the cost of transportation in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate deployment of about 100,000 Compressed Natural…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Wednesday conducted an on-site inspection of the ongoing construction work on the Singa Market Road. The governor’s visit provided an opportunity to assess the quality of work and ensure that the project is progressing according to schedule. Daily Independent reports that during the inspection, Governor Yusuf engaged…
Road traffic crashes in Nigeria increased in the fourth quarter of 2025, with 2,731 incidents recorded nationwide, according to new data released on Wednesday by the National Bureau of Statistics. The statistics office said the figure represents a 12.20 per cent rise compared with the 2,434 crashes recorded in the third quarter of 2025. It…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have trained 59 officers drawn from various security agencies in Osun State on coordinated rescue operations. The efforts by the two agencies aimed at strengthening inter-agency collaboration and enhance emergency response to road crashes and other disasters in the state. The operatives…
Airport firefighters under the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), have rejected a proposed online basic firefighting training programme for the staff of the agency. The firefighters under the aegis of the Nigerian Aviation Fire and Safety Association (NAFSA), warned that the move could compromise aviation safety standards and potentially weaken Nigeria’s global aviation safety…
Residents of Ogun State, especially those living along the riverine areas, have been urged to be safety-conscious and make use of life jackets while they are on waterways to cut down on avoidable loss of life during accidents. The Area Manager of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Abeokuta, Adeleye Ipinmoroti, made this call on Wednesday…
The House of Representatives on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to commence the construction of the Benin–Lagos railway corridor as part of efforts to address the growing insecurity and traffic congestion along the busy highway linking the two cities. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion moved at plenary by the member representing…
