Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has, under the directive of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, mobilised more than 2,500 officers for night traffic monitoring and oversight in strategic areas. This was contained in a statement issued by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA, on Sunday in Lagos. Adebayo quoted the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, as saying that directive was to ensure unimpeded traffic flow throughout Lagos State before, during and after the Yuletide. He listed the strategic areas to include Ikoyi, Lekki, Victoria Island and Ajah. “The governor’s directive…

Safiu Kehinde Lagos State Government has charged show promoters, non-governmental organisations, corporate organisations and private individuals to ensure proper crowd management before organising any events to avoid stampede. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotosho, made the charge at a press conference on Sunday in Lagos. Reflecting on the stampede incidents that recently claimed lives and injured others in Ibadan, Abuja and at Okija in Anambra State, Omotosho said it was important to warn event planners against such occurrence in the state “The department of health and social services has partnered with safety agencies, and are working…

Agency Report Rampant Liverpool hit Tottenham for six to ensure they hold a four-point advantage at the Premier League summit come Christmas. The Reds produced a masterful attacking display in north London with Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah on target twice in a 6-3 victory. It was a thoroughly-deserved success for Arne Slot’s men and made it 21 wins in 25 matches since the Dutch coach replaced Jürgen Klopp this summer. Spurs – who had eight players missing – could not reach the energy levels of a midweek League Cup quarter-final triumph over Manchester United. The London side were 5-1…

Safiu Kehinde Nigeria has partnered with China to creat an environment conducive to the growth of arts and culture in the country. This was anniversary by the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, at a New Year gala night celebrating China-Nigeria friendship, hosted by the China Cultural Centre in Abuja on Saturday. The event underscored the longstanding relationship between Nigeria and China, focusing on mutual interests in cultural collaboration and economic development. Musawa reflected on the historical ties between China and Nigeria, which date back to 1971, and commended China’s remarkable strides in developing its…

Safiu Kehinde Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde, has on Sunday in Ibadan said God’s intervention helped the government and people of Oyo State to go through turbulent times in the year 2024. Makinde stated this during his remark at the 2024 Christmas Carol and Service of Nine Lessons organized by the state government. “2024 had been really turbulent, but God has given us the strength to keep pushing,” he said Makinde recalled the Jan. 16 explosion which occured at Bodija area of Ibadan and claimed several lives and destroyed property amounting to billions of Naira. The governor also pointed at…

Safiu Kehinde Nigerian Social Media Influencer, Martin Vincent Otse (VeryDarkMan) has called out cryptocurrency billionaire, Linus Williams, popularly known as BLord, over alleged plan to defraud client of his new Real Estate property. VDM had in a post on his official X handle on Sunday how the client, simply identified as Mr. Kingsley, showed interest in the City of David real estate property owned by BLord. Kingsley contacted the BLord Group in charge of the estate who told him land purchase in the estate cost N15 million. He was, however, informed that he can pay in installments with the initial…

Safiu Kehinde The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has charged Nigerians to hold President Bola Tinubu and his ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) party responsible for the tragic stampede incidents which claimed many lives and injured several others across the country over the past week. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba. The opposition party had in the statement attributed the tragic incidents which occurred at Ibadan, Abuja, and Anambra state to the economic hardship allegedly caused by the Tinubu-led administration. Lamenting over the incidents, PDP faulted Tinubu’s policies which they…

Safiu Kehinde The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has paid condolence visit to the family of Jimoh Abdulquadri, who died in police detention in Kwara State. Egbetokun, in a statement issued on Sunday by the Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, also directed the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) to immediately take over the investigation into Jimoh’s unfortunate death. The IGP was received by the Balogun Fulani of Ilorin, Alhaji Sadiq Atiku Fulani, who spoke on behalf of the family. According to reports, Jimoh was arrested and detained over alleged failure to repay N220,000 soft loan. The police, however, claimed that…

Safiu Kehinde The Federal Government has lifted ban on mineral exploration in Zamfara state. This was announced in a statement issued on Sunday, by Segun Tomori, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development. According to the statement, the Ministry had shut exploration activities in the state over security concerns. The Minister, Dele Alake, however, announced the lifting of the ban during Press briefing at the weekend, citing the improvements in the security situation across the state as factor for the development. He expressed that lifting of the ban would facilitate better regulation of mining activities in…

Safiu Kehinde Former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed his grief over the multiple stampedes reported across the country over foods giveaways during the week. Buhari, in a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, also extended his condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the tragic stampedes which claimed many lives in Oyo State, the Federal Capital Territory, and Anambra State. According to the statement, the former President, also expressed sympathy to Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra and Nyesom Wike, Minister of the FCT. He appealed to the leaders to pass…