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•Third Mainland Bridge Partial Closure For Six Month As the partial closure of Third Mainland Bridge begins at midnight today, LASG has allayed fears of residents on possible hardship that commuters travelling inward and outward Lagos Island might encounter. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, reiterated that motorists need not entertain any anxiety but should cooperate with traffic officers to have a hitch-free journey while the repair works last. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Frederic Oladeinde said, "Lagosians need not be worried about the closure because 75% of the vehicular traffic in and from the Island road will not be affected." Noting that the repairs of the faulty segment of the Third Mainland Bridge cannot be delayed further in order to ensure the safety of motorists, Oladeinde gave an assurance that alternative routes are in place to accommodate 25% volume of vehicles that would be affected. He also appealed to motorists t

Former speaker of the house of representative,Hon Yakubu Dogara has returned to the All Progressive Congress (APC).  His defection was announced by the chairman of the party's caretaker committee and the Governor of Kebbi state, Alhaji Buni after himself and the former speaker had a meeting with president Buhari in the villa.   Though Hon Dogara refused to talk to journalists after the meeting,but the Kebbi state Governor happily announced"he is now a member of APC".

The Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has sealed 43 structures on Airport Road, including 13 banks and 13 hotels for violating the Physical Planning Law of the State. Speaking during the sealing of the erring facilities on Wednesday, the Honourable Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako stated that the buildings, most of which are in use, were either built without planning permit or built without conforming to their approval order. He emphasised that the area, being an international gateway to Lagos State, must not be defaced with illegal developments, stressing that all physical developments on Airport Road and other areas of the State must conform to the planning laws of the government. "It is by enforcing strict compliance with laws and regulations that we can halt the pervasive incidence of illegal and unapproved buildings, protect the Operative Development Plans of Lagos State and sustain an orderly, organised

‘I’ll take fight to criminals’ den - Ajogun Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun applauded the retiring Police Commissioner, Kenneth Ebrimson for his efforts at stemming tide of crimes and criminality in the state. The Governor who stated this while receiving the new Commissioner of Police, Mr Edward Awolowo Ajogun led by his (Ajogun) predecessor at his office at Oke Mosan, Abeokuta said under the leadership of the retired police Commissioner, the state was able to curtail cultism, kidnapping and armed robbery. Gov Abiodun commended the retired Police Commissioner and other security chiefs in the state for rising to the occasion. "You have conducted and led the Ogun State Police Command very well and creditably so; you have under your leadership ensured that you stemmed crime and criminality in the state. We have seen a significant decrease in cultism, kidnapping and armed robbery," Gov Abiodun noted. In his remarks, Ebrimson, who said he is leaving the State and security

•HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, OBA WASIU OMOGBOLAHAN LAWAL (ABISOGUN 111), ONIRU OF IRULAND. 23rd July, 2020 Your Royal Majesty,  FELICITATION MESSAGE ON YOUR 50TH BIRTHDAY The Lagos State Executive Council popularly referred to as *#GreaterLagos* team because of the acronym of the Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu's administration developmental agenda which you were privileged to be part and parcel of, heartily congratulate and rejoice with your Royal Majesty on the special occasion of your 50th birthday. We are particularly glad that your reign as the Royal Father in Iru is a unique blessing to the entire people of Iru/Victoria Island and hope it will transcend to other parts of the state in no distant time considering your experience and know-how. The peace, tranquility and harmony in the Iruland under Your Royal Highness’ reign since your emergence is universally acknowledged as a unique example of your acceptance and excellence in Royalty. We are in no doubt that your tutelage as an eme

The  sultan of Sokoto,Sa'ad Abubakar  has asked district heads and religious leaders to lead Eid prayers in Juma’at mosques instead of Eid grounds. The spiritual head of Muslims in the country gave the advice while declaring July 31 as the celebration of Eid-el-kabir. Eid-el-kabir, which literally means “feast of sacrifice”, is an Islamic festival involving the killing of rams to commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to follow Allah’s command to sacrifice his son, Ismail — but a lamb was later used for the sacrifice. In a statement on Wednesday, Abubakar called on Muslim faithful to pray for peace, progress and development in the country. “His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar CFR, mni, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has declared Friday, 31th July, 2020 as the 10th day of Zulhijja 1441 AH and the day of Eid – El – Kabir for the year,” the statement read. “Furthermore, in view of the current situation ca

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today, 23 July 2020, laid to rest the body of late Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, the NAF’s first female combat helicopter pilot, who died on 14 July 2020. The Burial Ceremony, which was conducted with full military honours, was held at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja with restricted attendance in compliance with COVID-19 protocols. The Honourable Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (Rtd), represented by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence, Mr Sabiu Zakari, presided over the Ceremony, which also had in attendance the Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Yahaya Bello, amongst other dignitaries.  Speaking at the Ceremony, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, stated that the NAF was still in palpable shock and intense grief over the loss of a mentee in whom the Service had so much confidence. He remarked further that he, as a combat helicopter pilot with several years of experience, was keenl