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The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 58-year-old man who reportedly died after embarking on a 19-day fast. The incident occurred in the Alagbado area of Lagos on Monday morning around 6:00 am. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the details to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday. According to Hundeyin, the deceased’s younger brother reported the incident to the Alagbado Police Division at approximately 7:00 pm on Monday. The younger brother informed the police that his sibling had been participating in a 19-day dry fast when he passed away. SP Hundeyin noted…

By Sola Ojewusi Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday, welcomed a high-powered delegation from the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the Government House in Port Harcourt. The visit comes amidst persistent speculation that Governor Fubara was considering leaving the PDP, with rumors suggesting a potential defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP delegation, led by BoT Chairman Senator Adolphus Wabara, included prominent party figures such as former National Chairman Ahmed Makarfi, elder statesman Olabode George, and Senator Abdul Ningi. Their visit aimed to strengthen ties and resolve the ongoing crisis within…

By Sola Ojewusi Ejigbo LCDA, Lagos— Deacon (Dr.) Paul Fregene, the current Secretary of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has officially announced his intention to run for the chairmanship position of the council. Fregene, who aims to become the fourth Chairman of Ejigbo LCDA, made his declaration after consulting widely with key stakeholders, including leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other influential figures within the community. Fregene, a seasoned public servant with a robust educational and professional background, stated that his aspiration is driven by a deep desire to serve the people of Ejigbo at a higher…

‘We’ve fulfilled our pledge’ — Governor Mushin Flyover — the last of the five overpasses built along the Red Line corridor — is now open to traffic. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday, formally commissioned the infrastructure, bringing a new commuting experience to the axis. The project, undertaken by Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), has brought traffic relief to motorists and commuters connecting Agege Motor Road from Onipanu, just as it solved congestion and delays associated with railway level crossing at Ogunmokun axis. The overpass also eliminated pedestrian and vehicular interference on the rail tracks, eradicating the risk…

Abeokuta, Ogun State – August 8, 2024 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasized the need for sustainable financial solutions to drive grassroots development, particularly for those living below the poverty line. He made this call at LAPO Microfinancr Bank’s Half Year Review held at New Legacy Resort, Abeokuta. At the event were diverse stakeholders who gathered to assess the organization’s performance and strategize for the remainder of 2024. Obasanjo commended LAPO’s commitment to empowering low-income earners, especially women, through microfinance and social intervention programs. He encouraged the organization to continue making a significant impact on the lives of many. The…

Abeokuta, Ogun State – August 8, 2024 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo recently advocated for economic empowerment and social development, especially for those living below the poverty line, at LAPO’s Half Business Review held at New Legacy Resort, Abeokuta. The event was attended by key stakeholders, board members, and LAPO management, who gathered to assess the organization’s performance for the first half of the year and strategize for the remainder of 2024. In his address, Obasanjo highlighted the importance of sustainable financial solutions for grassroots development, encouraging LAPO to continue its mission making a significant impact on the lives of many.…

Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, has ridiculed the Council of State meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday. Sowore, a human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, disparagingly described the gathering of former presidents and heads of state, including immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari, as a ‘meeting of failures’. In a post on his X account, Sowore wrote, “Failure meeting Failure: Today in Abuja at the Presidential Villa, a former failed President @MBuhari had a meeting with the current failed President @officialABAT.” Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was conspicuously absent…

The Federal Government has taken delivery of 70 hybrid Jet Mover buses from Jet Motor Company in a bid to enhance the country’s transportation sector. The Nigerian automobile manufacturer made this disclosure in a statement to The PUNCH on Monday. The buses, which operate on compressed natural gas and premium motor spirit, are expected to provide affordable and comfortable transportation for Nigerians. The handover ceremony, held at Jet Motor Company’s plant in Ajah, Lagos State, was attended by officials from the Ministry of Finance and representatives of the Presidential Initiative for Compressed Natural Gas. The Technical Assistant to the Permanent…

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has said that each of the 109 senators in the upper chamber receives a total of N1.06m in salary and allowances per month. It clarified this in response to recent controversies over the real amount each lawmaker earns per month. This means each lawmaker earns N12.72m in 12 months and the Federal Government makes a total expenditure of N1.4bn annually for all senators. The RMAFC Chairman, Mohammed Shehu, said this in a statement personally signed on Tuesday in Abuja. A breakdown of their monthly earnings revealed that each Senator collects a monthly salary…

By Sola Ojewusi In a remarkable display of the growing confidence in Nigeria’s aviation sector, Air Peace, one of the country’s leading airlines, is steadily becoming the airline of choice for prominent Nigerians traveling abroad. The latest figure to be seen flying with Air Peace on an international route is His Majesty, Dr. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. In a video that has garnered widespread attention, Dr. Sanusi is warmly welcomed at the Air Peace counter by none other than Dr. Allen Onyema, the visionary CEO and founder of…