Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has expressed deep sorrow over a fatal road accident that claimed the lives of a Police Officer and a scavenger at Ilubirin, inward Simpson, on Lagos Island. According to Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment, LASTMA, preliminary investigations showed that the driver of a Toyota Camry with registration number MUS 885 JA was travelling at excessive speed when he lost control, veered off his lane and struck the two victims – the Police man, who was on a motorcycle and the scavenger who was nearby. Adebayo said the impact was severe, leading…

The Ogun State Government has proposed a total expenditure of ₦1.668 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year, representing a 63 percent increase from the 2025 budget of ₦1.054 trillion. Governor Dapo Abiodun presented the Appropriation Bill, tagged “Budget of Sustainable Legacy,” before the State House of Assembly on Tuesday at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. He said the proposal allocates ₦624.76 billion (37%) to recurrent expenditure and ₦1.044 trillion (63%) to capital projects. Providing a breakdown, the Governor listed key cost components as follows: Personnel Costs – ₦167.92bn; Consolidated Revenue Charges – ₦65.80bn; Public Debt Charges – ₦99.98bn; Overhead Costs – ₦291.06bn; and…

Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, has applauded the lasting educational legacy of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, whose visionary introduction of the Spelling Bee competition more than 20 years ago continues to shape academic excellence across the state. Alli-Balogun, represented by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs. Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, gave the commendation on Wednesday at the opening of the 21st edition of the Spelling Bee (Junior Category) organised by the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) in collaboration with the New Era Foundation. He described the competition as one of the most…

The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, has been honoured with the “Traffic Management Chief Executive Officer of the Year 2025” award by Razornews Limited. The award was presented on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, during the Inter-Agency Cooperation Awards & lecture held at Shoregate Hotel, G.R.A., Ikeja, Lagos. The event brought together senior government officials, security agencies, corporate leaders and development experts to celebrate outstanding contributions to intergovernmental cooperation and effective public service delivery. In a statement issued by Taofiq Adebayo, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, LASTMA, the agency described the recognition…

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence after an exhaustive five-hour screening session. Musa was nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday to replace former Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru, who resigned citing health concerns. Announcing preparations for the screening, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele noted in a statement issued by the Directorate of Media and Public Affairs that the confirmation exercise was of strategic national importance, particularly in light of escalating security threats across the country. Bamidele said the Senate acted swiftly in line…

Oyo State is set to break new ground as its pilgrims heading for the 2026 Hajj will take off directly from the newly upgraded Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Ibadan, marking a major milestone in the state’s aviation and religious travel history. The Chairman of the Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board (Muslim Wing), Hashim Atere, announced the development in a statement issued by Governor Seyi Makinde’s Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olarenwaju, on Wednesday in Ibadan. Atere said all assessments carried out by federal aviation authorities have confirmed the airport fully ready for large-capacity Hajj operations. “That is why the wide-bodied…

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced plans to procure drones and additional logistics to enhance surveillance and rapid-response operations in border communities affected by recurring bandit attacks. The plan was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, following the governor’s assessment tour of Joint Task Force (JTF) bases in Tsanyawa and Shanono Local Government Areas, two councils that recently suffered coordinated attacks by armed groups. The visit came amid rising insecurity along the Kano–Katsina border, where repeated incursions have unsettled residents and prompted reinforced multi-agency deployments. During the visit, the Governor appealed…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday donated N200 million to the Nigerian Legion as he launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD) Emblem Appeal, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to the welfare of troops, wounded officers, and families of fallen heroes. The President made the donation during the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD) Emblem Appeal launch at the Presidential Villa, where leaders of the National Assembly and other top government officials also made financial commitments. Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu jointly donated N100 million on behalf of the National Assembly, while the Minister of the…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has expressed deep condolences over the death of a Federal Fire Service officer who was killed in a road traffic accident along the Trade Fair–inward Abule-Ado service lane in Lagos. According to Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, preliminary findings showed that the incident occurred after a commercial motorcyclist, who was riding against traffic at high speed, rammed into the Fire Service officer as he attempted to cross the expressway. “In the resulting confusion, a Shacman truck loaded with sand was unable to brake effectively, culminating in the fatal…

The Lagos State Government has issued a final warning to estate developers operating without approved layout plans, declaring that enforcement actions will commence after a one-week ultimatum. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, led an on-the-spot sensitisation and enforcement tour across parts of the Eti-Osa corridor on Tuesday, following the expiration of the grace period earlier granted to erring estates. Speaking through Mukaila Sanusi, Director of Public Affairs, the Ministry said the renewed warning became necessary after several flagged estates continued to operate in breach of planning regulations despite repeated notices. “The State Government has…