In a statement released on Monday, the refinery emphasised that production remains ongoing, stable, and uninterrupted. Dangote Petroleum Refinery has rejected a report claiming the refinery is shutting down for maintenance, describing the story as “false and misleading.” In a statement released on Monday, the refinery emphasised that production remains ongoing, stable, and uninterrupted. “Dangote…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested 32 suspected street urchins, popularly known as “Omotaku,” during a coordinated enforcement operation carried out across major roads on the Island and Mainland areas of the state. The operation, conducted on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, was part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to rid Lagos of…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos A road safety expert and founder of Leap Driving Academy, Mr. Ojo Balogun, has faulted recent claims suggesting that no driving school in Nigeria currently delivers up to 50 per cent of the approved driver education curriculum. Balogun described the assertion, published on January 5, 2026, by a fellow road safety advocate,…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos A bus operated by Lagos Bus Services Limited (LBSL) was destroyed by fire on Tuesday afternoon along the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, without any loss of life or injuries, the company has confirmed. The incident occurred at about 1:00 p.m. on the Obalende–Oshodi axis of the bridge and involved an LBSL bus…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, has commended media practitioners for their sustained support and professionalism in projecting the agency’s activities and mandate throughout 2025, describing the partnership as vital to improving public confidence and awareness of traffic management in Lagos State. Bakare-Oki gave…
By Muhammad Iskeel Abdullahi, The scene at Idu Train Station in Abuja reflects an institution actively working to recover from a challenging year marked by a major derailment in August 2025. Visible repairs, coordinated efforts among staff, and a clear focus on restoration indicate that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) is genuinely committed to revitalizing…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) on Friday 2, January, commenced its 2026 operational activities with a New Year prayer session at its headquarters in Abeokuta, the state capital. The prayer event which started by 12 midday was held at the Old OGTV Complex along Ajebo Road, having the…
Contrary to misleading reports and narratives circulating in some quarters regarding the sealing of a disputed waterfront property within the Lekki Peninsula Scheme, Lagos, fresh facts have emerged to clarify the circumstances that led to the court action, the involvement of law enforcement agencies and the role of Lagos State regulatory authorities. The claimant, Mr….
