Month: August 2025

‘What Lagosians, Motorists Should Know,’ As Lagos Shuts Maryland Bridge

Abibat Babalola

‘4-day partial closure,’ Advisory the Commissioner issued for Motorists inbound and outbound Oshodi/Ojuelegba/Stadium/Lagos The Lagos State Government has issued a traffic advisory ahead of emergency repairs on the damaged section of the wall and expansion joints of the Maryland Independence Bridge. Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced on Thursday that the repairs will run from Saturday, August 16, to Tuesday, August 19, 2025, between 11:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. daily. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes during the three-night repair works. READ ALSO: Varsity Student Kills Self After Failing…

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‘Part 2 Medical School,’ Varsity Student Kills Self After Failing Exam Twice

Abibat Babalola

The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State has confirmed the death of a Part 2 medical student, Ajibola Ibitayo, who reportedly committed suicide shortly after the release of his examination results. The Public Relations Officer of the university, Abiodun Olarewaju, on Thursday confirmed the death of the student, with matriculation number: DEN/2021/023. According to Olarewaju, the results of examinations were released on Wednesday and it would have required Ibitayo to repeat Part 2 for the second time. He said: “The entire community of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife,…

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National Development: Fashola Calls For Multi-purpose, Modern Sports Arenas

Abibat Babalola

Former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola has called for establishment of modern sports arenas – with multi-purpose functions. He made the call while delivering a lecture at the unveiling of the Nigerian sports journalist and commentator, Dr Mumini Alao’s autobiography, last Sunday. Delivering the lecture with the title: “Re-thinking the current Football Business Model in Nigeria as a Catalyst For Sports Development”, the former Minister of Power, Works and Housing indicated that the sports arenas he advocated for will attract people, increased media coverage, safe parking, reliable transport services…

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Kogi Photojournalist’s Father Dies Weeks After Son’s Murder

Abibat Babalola

Chief James Aiyepeku, father of Ayobami Aiyepeku, a photojournalist who was murdered on July 22 in Kogi State, has died. Aiyepeku died on Tuesday, August 12, as a result of stroke reportedly triggered by the shock of his son’s gruesome murder. Mr Timothy Aiyepeku, elder brother to the late journalist, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the family residence on Wednesday in Lokoja that their father had been traumatised by Ayobami’s brutal killing. On Wednesday Aug. 6, after rushing out to complete the necessary arrangements towards the release…

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Nigeria Rolls Over Unspent 2024 Capital Funds Into 2025 Budget

Abibat Babalola

The federal government has begun integrating unspent capital expenditures from the 2024 fiscal year into its 2025 budget, a move officials say is aimed at improving fiscal efficiency and driving infrastructure-led economic expansion. The policy, announced Wednesday by the ministry of finance, uses the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) to roll over unused capital funds. The effort, according to Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy is part of a broader reform to streamline budget execution and improve public investment impact. At a high-level…

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‘Insensitive;’ CAC Fires Back At Pastor Fatoyinbo Over Comment On Ayo Babalola

GBENGA ADEOTI ADEOTI

  Word-for-word of what the Christ Apostolic Church wrote on Biodun Fatoyinbo, GO at COZA Church who earlier said Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola was highly anointed but “had no money” and then went on to ask sarcastically, “Where are his children?”     Dear Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, Greetings to you in the Name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Ordinarily, we do not respond to social media commentaries or controversies. However, we consider it necessary to address your recent statements, which have been widely circulated on your social media…

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‘N3.5bn Or Nothing,’ Obasanjo Library Demands Compensation Over EFCC’s Raid

Abibat Babalola

The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library has demanded N3.5 billion in compensation and a public apology from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. This is coming on the heels of an alleged invasion of the OOPL premises by the EFCC on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the EFCC operatives reportedly stormed the library premises, arresting 93 suspected internet fraudsters and seizing 18 vehicles and several mobile devices. Several people were also reported to have sustained bodily injuries during the attack. READ ALSO: Dangote Refinery Slashes…

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Dangote Refinery Slashes Ex-Depot Petrol Price By ₦30

Abibat Babalola

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol, by ₦30 from ₦850 to ₦820 per litre. A statement signed by the Refinery’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, who announced the gantry price reduction in a statement, said the change took effect from Tuesday, August 12, 2025. READ ALSO: Govt Backs Off, Appoints K1 Ambassador, Frees Comfort of Criminal Charges ‘Milestone,’ NAPE Clocks 50 Years, Highlights Legacy of Excellence, Impact Why We Withheld Corper ‘Raye’s Certificate — NYSC…

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Govt Backs Off, Appoints K1 Ambassador, Frees Comfort of Criminal Charges

ADEOLA YUSUF

“We never pandered to base sentiments, politically-motivated views or warped legal opinions” Full statement by Aviation minister, Festus KEYAMO, on real reason government (NCAA) withdrew criminal complaints against Comfort Emmanson, reduced ban on Adeori Okin crooner to one month    The Nigerian government has appointed music star, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM 1) an ambassador on airport security just as it also withdrawn criminal complaints against Ibom Air female passenger, Comfort Emmanson. Platforms Africa reports that Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, who declared this in a statement; maintained that decision to…

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‘Milestone,’ NAPE Clocks 50 Years, Highlights Legacy of Excellence, Impact

DAMILOLA OLONADE

    Highest body of oil and gas explorationist in Nigeria, the Nigeria Association if Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) has underscored its Legacy of Excellence and Impact Over the past five decades as the group clocked 50 years of existence. President of the association, Johnbosco Uche, who reeled out achievements of NAPE during a virtual press conference, maintained that the group has contributed significantly to the development of the oil and gas industry. He said; “Fifty years ago, a group of visionary Nigerian geoscientists came together to build an institution dedicated…

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