ISRAEL AND LEBANON AGREE TO EXTEND US-BROKERED CEASEFIRE BY 45 DAYS, STATE DEPARTMENT SAYS. (PHOTO).
Israel and Lebanon agree to extend US-brokered ceasefire by 45 days, State Department says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a U.S.-brokered ceasefire by 45 days, according to U.S. officials, in an effort to allow further progress in ongoing negotiations aimed at reducing hostilities along their shared border. A State Department spokesperson said the April 16 cessation of hostilities would be extended by an additional 45 days following what officials described as “highly productive” talks held in Washington on Thursday and Friday. The two sides are expected to resume negotiations on June 2 and June 3. The discussions mark the third round of meetings between Israel and Lebanon since renewed fighting escalated earlier this year, including Israeli airstrikes following missile fire from Hezbollah and subsequent Israeli ground operations in southern Lebanon. While the conflict has continued in parallel with broader regional tensions, officials said violence has largely remained ...
Lagos State Governor,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday saturday flagged off a week long commissioning of 114 roads newly constructed in all the 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas {LCDAs} in the State,with a pledge to commence the construction of second round of another 114 roads across the state soon.The construction of the inner roads,which is an initiative of the Ambode administration and in fulfillment of his campaign promise,was geared towards massive intervention on access and link roads,boost security and increase the socio-economic well-being of resident of the state.The newly constructed 114 roads which were designed with walkways,medians,street lights and standard drainage systems,were selected two per each of the 57 LGs and LCDAs in the State.Speaking at the formal flag off of the commissioning ceremony in Ikorodu North LCDA,Governor Ambode said the remarkable feat was not only an eloquent confirmation of a promise kept,but a testimony of the popular saying that nothing can stop a people who have resolved to move forward.Thee Governor,who was represented by his deputy,Dr,Mrs Idiat Oluranti Adebule,recalled the contract of hope which he signed with the people during the electioneering and his inaugural speech,adding that the completion of the 114 roads was a glorious dawn of community development accelerated through inclusive governance and a historic leap of faith for his administration and the citizens.The Governor said ''At a time the national ecoonomy is facing financial challenges,our administration is able to inject over N19 billion into the economy of our State,stimulating employment and engaging the business sector.no fewer than 89 local companies executed the road project with thorough supervision by the communities and government.About 5,700 direct jobs were created for professionals,artisans and laborers in the construction industry.A larger number of people,approximately 10,000 suppliers and dependants felt the positive impact of this stimulus package in their lives''.Giving an insight as to how the roads were selected,the Governor said in line with the principle of civic engagement of his administration,Community Development Associations {CDAs} were encouraged to suggest the roads requiring construction according to their needs,adding that the CDAs were also motivated to participate in the monitoring of the projects with the view to taking ownership on completion.Besides,Governor Ambode said the 114 roads would be an annual rite to make Lagos a true megacity,adding that the process for the second round of the 114 road projects had already begun,and urged the residents to be part of it and guard the infrastructures being provided by government jealously.Speaking through his Deputy,the Governor said that the new look of Alapere-Ketu Lay-By,was characterized by the construction of a two-lane access road from Iyana Oworo inwards Alapere-Ketu that would relieve traffic flow towards Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and Ojodu-Berger axis.He said that provision was also made for pedestrian safety with the integration of a two-metre wide walkway and drainage on one side of the lay-by access inwards Alapere-Ketu,to ensure that vehicular movement is not impeded by pedestrians.All those streets in Abuloshun around that Satelite town area in Lagos which year are they planning to repair their roads and streets is terrible when it rains I have been there several times
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