Lagos Govt Begins Upgrade Of Waterway Infrastructure
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…
ROSOWA Warns Motorists Against Reckless Driving During Yuletide
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…
Nigeria Plans 500 New CNG Stations in Major Push for Cleaner Fuel
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…
Rotary Club Of Lekki-Novare Recounts Charity Services To Host Communities
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…
World Day of Remembrance: UN, FRSC Warn of Rising Road Deaths, Call for Urgent Action
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…
One Dead, Six Critically Injured In Fatal Lagos Road Crash at Majidun
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,…
Oronna Festival Can Drive Community Economic Growth If Properly Harnessed – Senator Yayi
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,…
NIWA Boss Oyebamiji Resigns Overnight Ahead Of Osun 2026 Race
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…
