Author: Safiu Kehinde
Safiu Kehinde is a Graduate of Mass Communications. He is passionate about accurate reporting and interested in investigating socio-political issues.
Safiu Kehinde Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said he has fulfilled his administration’s promise following the opening of the last Red Line flyover project at the Mushin area of the state on Saturday. While commissioning the infrastructure, Sanwo-Olu stressed his administration’s commitment in making life better for Lagosians. According to a statement on the state government’s Facebook page, Sanwo-Olu disclosed that members of the host community will benefit from the project construction as well as bring huge relief to traffic congestion along the area. The project, as contained in the statement, was undertaken by Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority…
Safiu Kehinde Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has condemned the abduction of twenty medical students in Benue. Reacting to the incident which occured at Otukpo area of the state yesterday, Egbetokun had, in a statement issued on the Force’s Official X handle today, condemned the criminal act. Describing the incident as appalling and unacceptable, the IGP vows to effect the release of the kidnapped victims and bring the perpetrators to justice. “In a display of unwavering commitment to the rescue, safety, and well-being of the young Nigerians, the IGP has ordered the prompt deployment of a substantial number…
Agency Report A fistfight broke out in Turkey’s parliament on Friday when an opposition deputy was attacked after calling for his colleague, jailed on charges of organizing anti-government protests but since elected an MP, to be admitted to the assembly. Video footage showed MPs for the ruling Justice and Development party (AKP) rushing in to punch Ahmet Sik, a member of the Workers’ Party of Turkey (TIP), at the lectern and dozens more joining a melee, some trying to hold others back. Blood spattered the white steps of the speaker’s podium. Can Atalay was sentenced to 18 years in 2022…
Safiu Kehinde Sequel to the murder of a suspected cultist in last week’s cult clash, Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspect involved in the killing. This was disclosed in a statement issued today on the Command’s official X handle by its spokesperson, Omolola Odutola. According to the statement, the Police had mobilized to the suspect’s hideout at Isiwo, Ijebu area of Ogun state earlier today. Also arrested in connection to the last week’s cult clash were three other suspected cultists with Beretta pistol, live ammunition, and two UTC axes recovered in the course of their arrest. The statement…
Safiu Kehinde Liverpool has secured a 2-0 away win over Ipswich Town in English Premier League Opener. The Kops began their 2024/2025 season campaign in style as they humbled newcomer, Ipswich Town, at the Portman Road stadium, giving new boss, Arne Slot, his first Premier League win. Liverpool failed to find the back of the net in the first half against the Premier League debutant. The Tractor boys would however cave in at second half as Liverpool forward, Diogo Jota, gave Liverpool the lead with an assist from Mohammed Salah. Salah would, however, double the lead in the 65th as…
Agency Report Doctors in India have begun a national strike, escalating the protest against the rape and murder of a female colleague in the West Bengal city of Kolkata. The Indian Medical Association (IMA), the country’s largest grouping of doctors, said all non-essential hospital services would be shut down across the country on Saturday. The IMA described last week’s killing as a “crime of barbaric scale due to the lack of safe spaces for women” and asked for the country’s support in its “struggle for justice”. Protests against the attack and calling for the better protection of women have intensified…
Safiu Kehinde The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has debunked sales of employment slots claims. This was contained in statement issued by the company’s Spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, earlier today. The rumoured sales of employment slots was labelled antics of fraudsters on the verge of taking advantage of unsuspecting applicants. NNPCL disclosed that its employment process is straight forward with no monetary demands attached. It, however, warned members of the public to be wary of scrupulous elements making such false claims. The statement read in part; “The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) has called on members of the…
Safiu Kehinde Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) has, yesterday, cracked down miscreants along Lagos coastal areas over various degrees environmental offences. As seen in a video posted on X by the state’s Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the enforcement agency, in joint surveillance operation with the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Army, stormed the illegal residence of the miscreants. Their makeshift buildings were dismantled, especially at restricted coastal areas across Lagos Island , with 68 arrests made. Wahab, in his post, disclosed that the arrested suspects will be charged to court in accordance to Lagos…
Safiu Kehinde Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) has, raided stores selling alcoholic drinks in Lagos while confiscating discovered styrofoam packs. In an increase effort to enforce the ban of alcoholic drinks in car parks and usage of styrofoam, the law enforcement agency had embarked on the early morning raid from Bolade-Oshodi to Abule Egba yesterday, confiscating discovered alcoholic drinks and styrofoam packs. As seen in one of the videos posted on X by Lagos Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the officials sprang to action at the sight of one of the stores, carting away sachets and…
Safiu Kehinde “The Nigerian authorities are escalating crackdown on peaceful protesters against hunger and corruption. Over 1000 people have been remanded nationwide. Today 441 people were arraigned in Kano, in what is set out to be an unfair trial based on trumped up charges. Amnesty International has called for the release of all protesters arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protest. The Humanitarian group made the call in a post on its X handle following the arraignment of 441 protesters in Kano yesterday. Amnesty International described the arraignment as ‘unfair trial based on trumped up charges’. “The Nigerian authorities are escalating crackdown…