The Lagos State government says the installation of modern concrete pontoons in selected jetties across the state is in progress, as part of efforts to upgrade waterways infrastructure. Lagos State Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Dayo Alebiosu, said the installation will improve commuters’ experiences under the €410 million Omi Eko Project. In a statement on…
The Road Safety Officers’ Wives Association (ROSOWA) has warned motorists against reckless driving during the yuletide, urging them to prioritise safety and avoid reckless behaviour on the roads. This was part of the amplified campaign at the weekend in Abuja, to commemorate the 2025 African Road Safety Day and the World Day for Remembrance of…
By Tiwatayo David Nigeria has unveiled plans to establish 500 additional Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refuelling stations across the country over the next three years, as part of a drive to promote cleaner energy alternatives and reduce reliance on petrol and diesel. The initiative was announced in a recent report by the Midstream and Downstream…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos Rotarian Amaka Ogboh, the ‘United President of Rotary Club of Lekki Novare in a Media parley on Thursday 13, November, recounted some of the Charity projects and programmes executed by the Club to host communities in the Lekki-Ajah axis in accordance to the Rotary Club International’s Seven Areas of Focus. According to…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos As Nigeria joins the global community to mark the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, the United Nations and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have raised fresh concerns over the alarming rate of deaths and injuries caused by road crashes across the country and the African continent. In a…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA Lagos, A tragic road accident occurred in the early hours at Majidun, inward Ogolonto, along Ikorodu Road, leaving one woman dead and six others critically injured. The crash involved a Volkswagen commercial bus (registration number EPE 494 XM) and a stationary tipper truck. According to LASTMA, preliminary investigations reveal that the commercial bus,…
Editor Adeola Olamilekan Yayi, the Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial district, has reiterated that the Oronna Ilaro festival would become catalysts to community economic development as well as promotion of a desired unity if properly packaged and harnessed. Senator Yayi, who spoke at the grand finale of the 32nd Oronna festival in Ilaro on Saturday,…
The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Bola Oyebamiji, has resigned from his position ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election. Oyebamiji confirmed his resignation in a WhatsApp message to PUNCH on Friday night, stating that his decision was in line with electoral guidelines. “Yes, I have resigned in accordance with…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos Chinedu Rosa, popularly known as Vines by Rosa, has reaffirmed her commitment to combating the influx of fake wines in the Nigerian market while strengthening the connection between African consumers and authentic global wine producers. Rosa, who is recognized as the first and only African female wine consultant based in Bordeaux, has…
