Author: Lawan

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inspected a vandalised bridge pillar at Vin-Niger, along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, assuring residents and motorists that the structural integrity of the facility had not been compromised. Sanwo-Olu, who carried out an on-the-spot assessment of the affected section yesterday, said the bridge leads into Festac Town, while the land and abutment are under the control of the Federal Housing Authority. The inspection followed viral videos showing the vandalised portion of the bridge, prompting concerns among residents and road users over the safety of the facility. The governor, however, allayed the fears, saying preliminary assessment…

Long ago, women were barely seen other than to produce children and serve their husbands as masters. Then came the golden age when it became the mantra to educate a girl child, though some ignorant people continued to posit that women’s education ends in the kitchen. Training the girl child was not just restricted to academics, but included many subjects about life, especially entertainment. Lessons like ‘when a boy touches you will become pregnant’ were drummed into the heads of girls by yesteryear mothers. Girls were strictly warned not to stay out late. Even some sports activities were not meant…

Sick health centres keep rural dwellers in agony Nigeria’s primary healthcare centres (PHCs), which are supposed to be the bedrock of the country’s health system, are generally not in a good state of health. The PHCs were established to provide accessible, preventive, and basic curative care at the grassroots level. The first part of the evolution of the healthcare system began in the colonial period and ran up to the post-independence era, ending in 1975, during which the early health infrastructure prioritised curative medicine over preventive care, largely serving colonial administrators, military personnel, and urban residents. Then came the five-year…

The appointment of Bala Wunti as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the World Energy Council (WEC) Nigeria marks a strategic pivot away from the myopic focus on crude oil extraction toward a more holistic, sustainable energy architecture. Wunti, a seasoned energy executive with a knack for commercial strategy, is expected to leverage this platform to champion Nigeria’s gas development agenda—a sector he has long argued is the cornerstone of the nation’s economic and environmental future. Wunti’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment. As the global energy landscape shifts toward decarbonization, Nigeria faces a dilemma: how to monetise its vast…

Xenophobic attack: I left South Africa empty-handed after 21 years –Benneth, Nigerian returnee •Why I abandoned my wife, kids, guest house, car business to become job seeker in Nigeria For years, Nigeria’s George M. Omagbemi Benneth believed he had found stability in South Africa. The Nigerian entrepreneur built a life in Johannesburg, where he established St. George Guest House and ran a thriving business buying, repairing and reselling accident-damaged vehicles. He married a South African woman, started a family and looked forward to a secure future. But everything changed when rising xenophobic hostility made him fear for his life. Forced…

African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Dele Momodu has claimed that the Federal Government would not permit a free and fair election in Osun State on Saturday, August 15. Momodu, an ally of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun, stated this in an X post directed to the governor. Adeleke, who is seeking re-election, is the candidate of the Accord Party. According to Momodu, the All Progressives Congress intends to use the Osun governorship election as dress rehearsal for the 2027 general election. He alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is under the “complete control” or President Bola Tinubu of…

They were young, energetic, and full of potential. Yet dozens of them ended up fighting against the very country, against the very communities, and against the families that raised them, fighting for a cause they never really understood. Armed with assorted weapons of death and terror, they roamed the fringes of the Lake Chad for years, some for over a decade, attacking communities across Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states. Then something changed. Many of them chose to lay down their guns and flee the bush, former well-armed insurgents making their way back to the society, uncertain of what lay ahead.…

Dear Esteemed NARTO Members, I trust this message finds you well. As critical stakeholders in Nigeria’s road transport and maritime(sub-transport) sector, we must continually reaffirm our commitment to excellence, discipline, and due process. The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) Lagos State, wishes to strongly remind all members to strictly adhere to the following operational protocols at all times: We appeal to every member to uphold maximum orderliness while on the queue. Avoid indiscriminate parking, lane cutting, or obstructing public roads. Remember that your conduct reflects on the entire association. Do not block intersections, junctions, or access roads leading…

The Kwara State government has announced the release of 176 residents abducted during the February 3, 2026, attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area. The development was confirmed on Wednesday through a statement posted on the official Facebook page of the state government, bringing an end to nearly six months of uncertainty for the victims and their families. Reacting to the development, the government expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, security agencies and all those involved in securing the victims’ freedom. “Alihamdulillaah and kudos to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, security forces, and everyone who played…

The Commissioner of Police in charge of the Osun governorship election, Samuel Erale Etaifo, disclosed on Wednesday that no fewer than 15,000 personnel have been deployed to secure the upcoming August 15 governorship poll in the state. He explained that his recent redeployment to the state was necessitated by mounting tension and violence, which had resulted in attacks and violent incidents in certain areas. Speaking during an interactive session with police personnel deployed for the election at the Police Officers’ Mess in Osogbo, Etaifo sternly warned officers against any actions that could compromise the integrity of the exercise. According to…