Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

In a bid to restore order and ensure smooth traffic flow, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has impounded 40 (25 commercial and 15 private) vehicles operating illegal garages and causing road obstructions in Oyingbo, Ijora, and Idumota areas. This was disclosed in a statement by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, on X.com.on Friday. According to the statement, LASTMA’s enforcement team led by Mr. Kayode Odunuga, carried out the operation under the guidance of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa. The team specifically targeted illegal garages that had been causing persistent traffic jams and inconvenience…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa have committed to tackling shared challenges and fostering closer ties. They held a bilateral meeting in Johannesburg. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said in a statement that the meeting was held at Radisson Blu Hotel. Ramaphosa thanked President Tinubu for honouring the invitation to attend his inauguration. “Thank you so much for coming for the inauguration. “I was very happy to see my brother at the ceremony,” he said. President Tinubu noted that Ramaphosa’s inaugural speech captured most of the challenges faced by…

Aint-Graft agency – the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday continued with its alleged money laundering charge preferred against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance Holdings Ltd at a Federal High Court, Abuja. The criminal charge continued before Justice Emeka Nwite inspite of the withdrawal of a charge by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) against Gambaryan in the alleged tax evasion case filed against him and the cryptocurrency exchange platform. The EFCC filed a five-count charge against Binance and Gambaryan while the FIRS filed a four-count charge against the duo. Binance and Gambaryan were accused by the anti-graft…

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to ditch his anti-people policies which have impoverished more Nigerians in the last one year and embrace pro-people policies that will change the lives of the citizens for the better. The national chairman of the PRP, Alhaji Falalu Bello (OFR) in a statement he personally signed and titled “President Tinubu, let Nigerians breathe”, carpeted the President for sticking to unpopular economic policies despite outcry from Nigerians. Bello cited the removal of subsidies on fuel, electricity, devaluation of naira currency, increases in interest rates, and others as anti-people programs that…

Harry Kane insisted England will find the right formula for Euro 2024 success despite their lacklustre display in Thursday’s 1-1 draw against Denmark. Gareth Southgate’s side would have qualified for the last 16 as Group C winners if they had defeated the Danes in Frankfurt. England captain Kane gave them the perfect start with a clinical close-range finish from Kyle Walker’s deflected cross in the 18th minute. But England lost their momentum after that and Denmark drew level after 34 minutes when Morten Hjulmand blasted a superb 30-yard drive past Jordan Pickford. It was hardly the kind of display that…

Serbia is considering withdrawing from Euro 2024 following offensive chants heard during Croatia’s 2-2 draw with Albania on Wednesday. During the Group B match at the Volksparkstadion, fans were heard chanting “kill the Serbs,” referencing the historical animosity between the nations dating back to the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s and World War II atrocities. Jovan Surbatovic, the general secretary of the Football Association of Serbia, expressed outrage in an interview with state broadcaster RTS. “What happened is scandalous, and we will ask UEFA for sanctions, even if it means not continuing the competition,” Surbatovic stated. The incident follows another…

An Akure High Court, in Ondo state has declared as unconditional and illegal the creation of the 33 Local Government Development Areas (LCDAs) by the Ondo State government. Justice Adegboyega Adebusoye, in his verdict described the LCDAS signed into law by late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as inchoate and not lawfully created. Recall that the leaders of four Akoko local governments including Akoko Southeast, Akoko Southwest, Akoko Northwest, and Akoko Northeast through their lawyer, Mr. Tolu Babaleye, had dragged the state government to court alleging marginalisation in the creation of the LCDA by Akeredolu’s government. Justice Adebusoye in his judgment agreed…

The Nigerian Army (NA) has launched its first batch of new aircrafts, BELL UH 1-H. to enhance its operational effectiveness. The acquisition of the aircraft is sequeal to the partnership with reputable stakeholders in the Defence and Security Industry for the procurement of requisite equipment and platforms for the army. This has marked a significant milestone in the development of the Nigerian Army Aviation’s capacity to provide air support to ground operations. The two aircrafts, BELL UH 1-H, were formally handed over to the Nigerian Army at a ceremony held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The Chief of…

West African Examination Council (WAEC) in Nigeria says it would gradually eliminate the use of papers in the conduct of its examinations. Dr Amos Dangut, Head of National Office, disclosed this on Thursday after monitoring the conduct of the ongoing West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Abeokuta. The WAEC boss, who was in the company of the Permanent Secretary, Ogun Ministry of Education, Mrs Mariam Oloko, explained that WAEC was planning to deploy electronic devices to various recognised examination centres across the country for the future conduct of WASSCE. He said that the deployment of the devices…

Steve Cooper has been appointed as the new manager of Leicester City on a three-year deal. In his first job since being sacked by Nottingham Forest in December 2023, Cooper takes over from Enzo Maresca at the King Power Stadium – after the Italian moved to Chelsea. Cooper was reportedly on a shortlist for the job alongside former Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter and West Brom head coach Carlos Corberan. With Cooper prevailing as the first choice, the club said: “Leicester City Football Club can today confirm the appointment of Steve Cooper as our new first team manager ahead…