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By Peter Omopo The Lagos State Government has announced a total closure of the Epe-bound carriageway of the Lekki–Ajah Expressway from Admiralty Way Junction to Jubilee Bridge in Ajah to allow for extensive rehabilitation works along the corridor. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the state Ministry of Transportation and signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi. According to the government, the full closure is aimed at ensuring uninterrupted construction activities at major intersections along the route. During the rehabilitation period, traffic will be diverted to the Lagos-bound carriageway under a structured lane-sharing arrangement. The statement…

By Olugbolahan Kuku February 25, 2026, Hon. Adetola Abubakar; the Executive Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA takes a comprehensive inspection tour of just completed and ongoing civil projects of her government. One of the cardinal deliverables of the 8-Point Agenda of her administration is Infrastructure & Grassroots Economic Development. Under this, we have activities and projects such as Road Construction Works, Road Rehabilitation & maintenance, Drainage Systems, Shopping Complexes, Markets Maintenance, etc… The administration of Hon. Adetola Adunni Abubakar at the very beginning of her tenure immediately made substantial investments in infrastructure development in Agboyi-Ketu LCDA. At least six major road…

By Peter Omopo Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to keep fighting after Labour suffered a crushing defeat in the Gorton and Denton by-election, where the Green Party secured a historic victory. Labour fell to third place in the Greater Manchester constituency, with Reform UK finishing second. The result marks the first time the Greens have won a Westminster by-election, with 34-year-old plumber Hannah Spencer becoming the party’s first MP in the north of England. The outcome has intensified pressure on Starmer ahead of May elections in Scotland, Wales and several English councils, now widely viewed as a key test…

By Peter Omopo The Green Party has secured a landmark victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election, with candidate Hannah Spencer defeating rivals to take the seat in what party leaders described as a “seismic” result. Spencer, a 34-year-old plumber, said voters had “rejected hate and embraced hope” after Labour, which had held the constituency since 1931, fell to third place behind Reform UK. She pledged to tackle local fly-tipping, introduce rent controls and focus on cost-of-living concerns affecting residents. Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the outcome as “very disappointing” but acknowledged that voters were impatient for change. In a…

By Peter Omopo The African Democratic Congress has rejected the revised 2026–2027 general election timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, alleging that the schedule is structured to favour the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the new timetable as a political instrument designed to narrow the democratic space and create obstacles for opposition parties. INEC had initially fixed the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027, and the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections for March 6, 2027.…

By Peter Omopo The Kwara State Government has commenced the 2026 Coding and Digital Literacy Programme in schools across the state, building on what it described as the success of the 2025 edition. The announcement was made in a statement shared on Friday through the official X handle of Kwara Digital Innovations. According to the statement, the new session is aimed at consolidating gains recorded in the previous year, which concluded with the Kwara Futures Exhibition showcasing innovation and technical skills demonstrated by students. The government said the 2025 programme received widespread acceptance and highlighted the impact of sustained investment…

By Peter Omopo Brazilian forward Neymar reignited discussion about a possible return to the national team after scoring twice in Santos’ 2–1 league victory over Vasco da Gama on Thursday night. The 34-year-old ended a goal drought stretching back to December, delivering a decisive performance as he continues his recovery from knee surgery. The brace marks an important milestone in his return to competitive action following a lengthy injury layoff. Neymar, who faced criticism over his recent form and fitness, responded after the match by dismissing doubts about his ability. He noted that perceptions in football can change quickly, adding…

By Peter Omopo The Ondo State Police Command has advised religious organisations to suspend night worship activities as security concerns escalate across the state. Commissioner of Police Adebowale Lawal made the appeal while briefing journalists on ongoing efforts to rescue six worshippers abducted during a midnight service at the Celestial Church of Christ in Uso, Owo Local Government Area. Suspected gunmen had invaded the church located along the Owo/Benin Expressway on Tuesday, taking several congregants into the bush. One victim escaped, while police arrested an informant linked to the incident. The abductors reportedly demanded N100 million as ransom. Among those…

By Peter Omopo A Magistrate Court sitting in Yaba, Lagos State, has discharged 13 residents of Oworonshoki who were arraigned over alleged offences linked to protests against the demolition of houses in their community. Justice Ejiro Kubenje freed the defendants, who had been standing trial following demonstrations that trailed the demolition of more than 70 residential structures at Ajileru, Ososa Extension and Toluwalase streets in Oworonshoki. The demolition exercise had sparked widespread outrage among residents, who alleged displacement, lack of adequate notice and compensation, as well as heavy-handed treatment by security operatives during earlier protests. The exercise was carried out…

By Peter Omopo The Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to restore and conduct elections in suppressed state constituencies in Kogi State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Delivering judgment, Justice Isa Dashen ruled that INEC must reinstate the affected constituencies and organise elections to ensure proper representation in the Kogi State House of Assembly. The ruling follows concerns over the composition of the Assembly, which currently has 25 members. A civic group, Concerned Citizens, had earlier called on INEC to urgently restore 11 suppressed constituencies, comprising one in Kogi East, six in…