Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos on Monday, September 4, took the first ride as the Lagos Blue Line rail began operations. He took the ride from the Marina station to Mile 2 around 9:00 a.m. Before he boarded the train, Sanwo-Olu explained to his co-passengers the requirements to board the train. Sanwo-Olu was accompanied…
The immediate past Chairperson of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Lauretta Onochie, has said the house in question in viral videos of her is hers and not her cousin’s. Onochie said she battled to recover the house from her cousin, Victor Ashiedu Fejokwu and his wife, Ruth Emereze, whom…
The Lagos State Police Command has foiled an attempted robbery on a bank opposite Maplewood Estate, Oko Oba, Lagos. The suspects were breaking the security doors to gain entry when men of the state police command stormed the scene to restore order. The robbery was averted and a suspect was arrested. The Lagos State Public…
The immediate past Chairman of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Lauretta Onochie, is currently stranded and homeless in the United Kingdom, SaharaReporters has gathered. President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday approved the appointment of a new board and management of the NDDC after sacking the one led by Onochie. Multiple…
Though five billion naira was earmarked for each state government to provide palliatives, only two billion have been released so far. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, confirmed yesterday in Abuja where he unveiled his programmes, that the N185 billion package was partly a loan and grant from…
Some bandits have killed seven worshippers as they invaded a mosque at Saya-Saya Village in Ikara Local Government Area of Kaduna State. It was learnt that the incident took place on Friday night when Muslim worshippers were observing the Isha’i (Sunset) prayers in a local mosque in the area. Our correspondent gathered further that…
President Bola Tinubu has recalled all Nigeria’s career and non-career ambassadors. This development was disclosed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, on Saturday. Tuggar made this known in response to inquiries that Tinubu recalled the Nigerian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Sarafa Ishola. A statement by Tuggar’s media aide, Alkasim Abdulkadir,…
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated Vice-President Kashim Shettima as he turns 57 today, September 2. Tinubu, in his birthday message to Shettima, thanked the VP for his ‘unwavering commitment’ and ‘undying loyalty’ to the nation. The message shared on the official Instagram page of the president, @officialasiwajubat on Saturday read, “Dear Shettima, as you…
Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose has expressed excitement over the military takeover in Gabon. Fayose explained that the military coup would clear the path for a democratic system in Gabon. On Wednesday, the military forcefully deposed President Ali Bongo, who was just re-elected for a third term in a disputed election. Commenting…
Popular Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu has queried the African Union on when they intend to suspend sit tight Presidents. This comes after the union suspended Gabon over the recent coup in the country. In a tweet posted on her X handle, Aisha wrote; ‘’When will African Union suspend Equatorial Guinea ruled by Teodoro Obiang…