2 die, 4 injured on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway
2 die, 4 injured on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway Two persons died while four others sustained injuries in an accident that involved a commercial bus, truck and motorcycle around Conoil Bus-Stop on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. Mrs Temitope Oseni, the Owode-Ijako Unit Commander of the Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), confirmed the incident on Tuesday. According to her, the unfortunate incident happened at about 10: 03 p.m. on Monday. Oseni explained that a Daf blue truck with registration number, AAA 094 XT, was heading to A…
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Fuel Queues Resurface In Lagos
Fuel Queues Resurface In Lagos There is currently fuel scarcity in Lagos, the nation’s commercial capital, as queues have surfaced in parts of the state. Findings by our correspondent showed that many filling stations in the metropolis are currently experiencing long queues of motorists. One litre of fuel in Nigeria to cost N462 without subsidy? Unlikely The situation, it was learnt, started on Monday morning and there are indications that the situation might get worse any time soon. Our correspondent observed an unusually long queue at …
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US Embassy Alerts on Terror Attacks in Abuja, Reduces Services, UK, Others Follow
US Embassy Alerts on Terror Attacks in Abuja, Reduces Services, UK, Others Follow * Schools take precautionary measures, move classes online *DSS sues for calm, says populace should remain alert The United States Embassy yesterday issued a security alert on elevated risk of terror attacks in Abuja, the Nigerian capital. Following US Embassy terror warning, the British High Commission also issued advisory to its staff on movement while also announcing reduced services. Similarly, other European countries, are reducing services and will be …
CAN Writes IGP Over Assassination Attempt On Apostle Suleman
CAN Writes IGP Over Assassination Attempt On Apostle Suleman The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Edo State Chapter, has called on the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, and other security agencies to bring to book all those behind the assassination attempt on the General Overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman. The state chairman of the association, Dr. Bishop Oriname Oyennude Kure, made the call in Benin City while expressing his resentment on the dastardly act on the clergyman. “We herein humbly b…
Jandor, PDP Team Escape Death As Thugs Attack Campaign Train In Badagry
Jandor, PDP Team Escape Death As Thugs Attack Campaign Train In Badagry The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Dr Abdulazeez Olajide Adediran (Jandor), has escaped death as his campaign team was alleged attacked by thugs on Sunday. The incident, according to a statement by the party’s spokesperson in the state, Hon. Hakeem Amode, occurred around 6:30 pm, while the campaign train was returning from a visitation to PDP members at the Ikoga Junction area of Badagry Local Government. Amode said several mem…
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NDLEA Arrests 4 Wanted Drug Kingpins, Others Over Dealings In Illicit Drugs
NDLEA Arrests 4 Wanted Drug Kingpins, Others Over Dealings In Illicit Drugs The National Drug law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two ladies and two men wanted in connection with over 16,000 kilograms (16 tons) of illicit drugs intercepted in Lagos, Abuja and Netherlands. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi said in Lagos, anti-narcotics officers who have been on the trail of 48-year-old Aro Aderinde for weeks arrested him on Sunday October 16, over his involvement in the export of 3,149kgs cannabis sativa concealed in coconut fibres via…
Ten Facts to note about Polaris Bank.
Ten Facts to note about Polaris Bank. The headlines have been buzzing with the news of the sale of Polaris bank. Here are ten important facts to note: * Polaris Bank was created as a bridge bank. This means that it was created to manage the assets and liabilities of another bank which failed (in this case, Skye Bank). The regulatory authorities intervened to stabilize the bank with the much-needed liquidity. The bank has since grown and its roots are grounded in the Nigerian financial ecosystem thus now fit for ownership by competent and capab…
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