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By Peter Omopo One lane at Ozubulu section collapses after heavy rainfall The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists to exercise extreme caution while driving along the Onitsha–Owerri Road, following the collapse of a major section of the Ozubulu end in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State due to severe gully erosion. According to reports, the erosion, which began near the Sea Horse section of the road several months ago, worsened after a torrential downpour on Tuesday, completely cutting off one lane and posing serious risks to motorists. A viral video circulating on social media shows the…

By Peter Omopo Hollywood mourns the loss of the iconic ‘Annie Hall’ star Legendary Hollywood actress Diane Keaton, best known for her Oscar-winning role in the 1977 classic Annie Hall and her unforgettable performances in The Godfather films, has died at the age of 79, People Magazine reported on Saturday. According to the publication, Keaton passed away in California, though details surrounding her death have not been made public. A family spokesperson confirmed the news, adding that her loved ones have requested privacy as they grieve. A Defining Career Born Diane Hall on January 5, 1946, in Los Angeles, Keaton…

By Oluwabukunmi Government vows to prosecute violators, align enforcement with upcoming Green Line Rail project The Lagos State Government has demolished 17 buildings illegally constructed on the right-of-way of the Ikota River alignment, as part of its ongoing efforts to safeguard waterways and prevent flooding across the state. The demolition, carried out on Saturday, was supervised by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, who led an enforcement and monitoring team — accompanied by journalists — to the affected area. Wahab said the operation followed several warnings and enforcement notices issued to developers and landowners who…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria’s largest airline strengthens UK presence, adds new Boeing 777s to fleet Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace Airlines Limited, is set to expand its international footprint with the launch of direct flights from Abuja to London Heathrow (LHR) and Gatwick (LGW) beginning October 26, 2025 — a major step that cements the airline’s growing dominance in West and Central Africa’s aviation market. The airline, which already operates a successful Lagos–London Gatwick service, announced that the Abuja–Heathrow route will commence first, followed two days later by flights to Gatwick Airport, bringing the total number of UK destinations served…

By Peter Omopo Dawodu hails aviation approval, says project will boost trade, jobs, and tourism Chartered engineer and founder of Tite Knox Pty Limited, Engr. Olaoluwa Dawodu, has described the newly approved commercial operations at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport as a game-changing development that will accelerate the state’s economic transformation. Reacting to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority’s (NCAA) recent approval for the commencement of commercial flights at the facility, Dawodu said the move would significantly enhance commerce, tourism, and job creation across Ekiti State. In a statement released in Ado Ekiti on Saturday, the Australia-based engineer commended the…

By Peter Omopo Association blames supply challenges, not retailers, for cooking gas scarcity The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Retailers Association of Nigeria (LPGAR) has said that gas retailers should not be blamed for the recent spike and scarcity of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, across the country. Mr. Ayobami Olarinoye, Chairman of LPGAR under the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), stated this in a press release on Saturday in Lagos. According to Olarinoye, the soaring cost and limited availability of LPG are the result of national supply challenges, not price manipulation by retailers.…

By Oluwabukunmi  Abuja — Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that the 10th National Assembly will not allow any individual member to hold the Senate “hostage,” stressing that discipline, respect for leadership, and adherence to established procedures are vital to sustaining Nigeria’s democracy. Akpabio made this known in a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, titled “The Trials and Triumphs of a Resilient Nigeria’s 10th Senate.” According to the Senate President, the chamber’s insistence on enforcing its standing orders and preserving internal discipline is not a move to suppress opposition but a…

By Peter Omopo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has taken a swipe at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing those still remaining in the opposition party as “undertakers waiting for its final burial.” The comment came in reaction to the latest wave of defections from the PDP to the ruling APC across several states. In a statement issued on Saturday in Lagos, the APC Publicity Secretary, Mr. Seye Oladejo, said the mass exodus of PDP leaders was a natural consequence of “years of internal deceit, ideological emptiness, and leadership failure.” Oladejo mocked the PDP’s claim that the…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, officially unveiled the newly inaugurated Executives and Directorate of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Onigbongbo Chapter, at the Council Secretariat. Hon. Adebanjo congratulated the newly inaugurated youth leaders and commended their commitment to service and development of the Society. He described the youth council as a vital platform for nurturing young leaders and amplifying the voices of young people within the local government. The Chairman emphasized the importance of the forum and urged the executives to see it as a unifying ground…

By Abiodun Moshood The 3rd International Conference hosted by the College of Vocational and Technology Education at Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASFUED) in Ogun State, Nigeria, has come and gone, leaving behind a trail of intellectual discussions and groundbreaking research presentations. Among the standout performers was Rashidat Olamidayo Ajakaye, whose presentation on “Cultural Literacy and Creative Competence as Twin Pillars for Global Performance and Employability” left a lasting impression on attendees. Ajakaye, a corps member at the Department of English and Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance at TASFUED, presented a paper co-authored with Mr. Stephen Ayodele…