The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has announced temporary road closures in preparation for the Lagos Fanti Carnival scheduled for Monday, April 6 2026. According to a post obtained from the Lagos State’s X account on Friday, The affected areas include: King George V Road (junction by Mobil Filling…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has commenced a full-scale investigation into allegations that its officers extorted ₦100,000 from commercial bus drivers along Coastal Road in Lagos. The allegation, which surfaced in a social media post by Objectv Media, was reportedly made by an individual identified as Tosin. He claimed that,…
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has called on leaders in Nigeria’s Southeast to actively promote the achievements of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stressing that silence could weaken public support for the administration. Umahi made the appeal on Thursday during the inauguration of the first 15-kilometre stretch of the reconstructed second lane of the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway, a…
The Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo has sent a clear signal to financiers, lessors, and global partners to take full advantage of the vistas of opportunities available in Nigeria to invest in the aviation industry. He made this call during the maiden Nigeria Aircraft Acquisition and Investment Summit 2026, held in Lagos…
“The FRSC is appealing to motorists to, possibly, reduce their presence on the roads so that mishaps can be prevented,” said FRSC. The Federal Road Safety Corps has advised motorists to undertake only essential journeys and to reduce speeding to minimise road crashes during the Easter celebration. Babatunde Gold, the FRSC Itori unit commander, gave…
Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho said the authority has a proposed N1.489 trillion revenue target for the 2026 fiscal year which is N21 billion above N1.468trillion targeted and surpassed in 2025. He said the agency is also set for the various modernization projects of the Apapa and Tin Can…
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has approved the redeployment of 162 senior officers across key formations of the Corps. Those affected by the new development include Deputy Corps Commander Osondu Ohaeri, who has been appointed as the new Corps Public Education Officer and spokesperson of the FRSC. Others affected by…
The Federal Government, through the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has issued a strong warning to heads of agencies under the ministry, demanding strict accountability and measurable results. Oyetola issued the warning during the signing of performance bonds with heads of maritime agencies at the Ministerial Management Retreat, held alongside the 2026…
Operations at Murtala Muhammed International Airport were again thrown into temporary disarray following an electrical fault that triggered smoke at the airport’s Terminal Three. The incident, which occurred around mid-afternoon, caused concern among passengers and airport staff as emergency responders swiftly moved in to contain the situation. Officials confirmed that the Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting…
