AA Governorship Candidate, Hon. Tope Balogun laments the incessant building collapses; lays blame on current Lagos state executive and calls for an end to the impunity of ‘untouchable elites’.
Oyo Govt begins new waste management operation, Group kicks
In a bid to address the menace of improper waste disposal in Ibadan, Oyo State capital and its environs, the state government has flagged off an intensive door-to-door waste evacuation operation. Mr Adey Adewuyi, the Waste Management Consultant in the…
FG To Pay $496m To Settle Foreign Firm’s Claims Over Steel Plants
The federal government has agreed to pay $496 million to settle a multi-billion dollar claim from Global Steel Holdings Limited, following the termination of a contract to upgrade the country’s steel plants, Reuters is reporting. The news agency quoted Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the…
Traders lament losses as tanker explodes in Ogun
Traders on Ogun State’s Lambe-Matogun road have recounted their losses after a fuel tanker exploded on Saturday, destroying their shops and properties. The fire is said to have destroyed five shops worth millions of naira, including electricity cables. According to…
Akin Mabogunje buried amidst tributes
It was a deluge of tributes as Nigeria’s Foremost Geographer, Prof Akin Mabogunje was finally laid to rest in his hometown of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. Prominent Nigerians from all walks of life, government and extended family all congregated at…
Deadly attack targets Somalia food convoy
At least 20 people, including women and children, have been killed and food aid destroyed after militants attacked several vehicles in Somalia’s central Hiiraan region. “They put a bomb while people were in the car and blew it up,” the…
Road Safety: Anambra Command Flags off Awareness Campaign
The Anambra State Command of the Federal Roads Safety Corps on Saturday flagged of ember months campaign with an awareness and fitness walk. The Corps Marshals’ walk which was held in Awka was attended by officials of the Nigeria Immigration…
Pakistan: Frantic efforts to prevent disaster as floods continue
With more than 33 million people impacted, that represents 15 per cent of the total Pakistani population, said Dr. Palitha Mahipala, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in the country. Some “6.4 plus million people are in dire need of humanitarian aid”,…
ICRC seeks partnership with BPP on infrastructure development
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has sought the partnership of Bureau for Public Procurement (BPP) in infrastructure development, using private sector funding. Mr Michael Ohiani, Director-General, ICRC, said this in a statement signed by Patrick Ederaro, Acting Head, Media…
Sokoto Go Green Project to gulp N20 million
The Founder, Shehu Maikoli Foundation, Alhaji Altine Kajiji, said the Go Green Project, in Sokoto state is expected to gulp about N20 million. Kajiji said this Friday in Alkammu District of Wurno local government area of Sokoto state, during the…
