OTEDOLA BRIDGE, LAGOS TANKER FIRE PUT-OFF, TRAFFIC RESTORED. (PHOTO).

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 OTEDOLA BRIDGE, LAGOS TANKER FIRE PUT-OFF, TRAFFIC RESTORED Traffic flow along the Otedola Bridge corridor in Lagos has been restored following effort to put out  a fire involving a fallen tanker carrying thirty-three thousand litres of diesel. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, confirmed that two adult males who sustained second- and third-degree burns in the incident were evacuated for further medical treatment. In a statement, the agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, said the fire was extinguished through the coordinated efforts of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, LASEMA Response Team, Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority and Lagos State Ambulance Service. He added that the victims received immediate medical attention at the scene before being transported for further treatment. LASEMA disclosed that dampening-down operations were eighty per cent complete at the time of filing this repor...
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ROYAL FAMILY RALLIES AROUND KING CHARLES AT COMMONWEALTH DAY SERVICE. (PHOTO).

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 Royal Family Rallies Around King Charles at Commonwealth Day Service


A sense of unity filled Westminster Abbey when senior members of the British royal family gathered for the annual Commonwealth Day service on March 9.


Among those present were William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales, who arrived together in coordinated shades of blue. Kate wore a tailored coat by Catherine Walker paired with a matching hat, adding a polished touch to the ceremonial occasion.


The couple joined Charles III and Camilla, along with Anne, Princess Royal and her husband Tim Laurence. Also present were Richard, Duke of Gloucester and Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester, while Albert II attended as part of the wider congregation.


Inside the historic church, the atmosphere was warm and cordial. The Princess of Wales greeted King Charles with a respectful curtsy followed by a cheek kiss, a gesture that reflected both royal protocol and family affection.


In previous years, Prince Andrew might have been seen among the royal attendees. However, his public appearances at official engagements became rare after he stepped back from royal duties in 2019 following controversy linked to convicted offender Jeffrey Epstein.


Later developments deepened the distance between Andrew and formal royal events. In October 2025, King Charles removed several of Andrew’s titles and honors and ended his lease at Royal Lodge. Not long after, the Duke of York was arrested on February 19, his 66th birthday, at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate over allegations related to misconduct in public office. He has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.


Outside Westminster Abbey on Commonwealth Day, a small group of anti monarchy protesters gathered with placards referencing the controversy. Some displayed letters forming the question “What did you know?” while another banner read, “Charles, what are you hiding?”


Inside the abbey, the focus shifted to celebration and reflection. The service brought together roughly 1,800 guests, including government officials, youth representatives and members of the creative community.


Geri Halliwell-Horner, known globally from Spice Girls and now a Royal Commonwealth Society ambassador, delivered an address during the ceremony. Dancer Oti Mabuse offered a reflection, while poet Selina Tusitala Marsh presented a reading.


Another highlight of the service was the world premiere of the Commonwealth Symphony by composer Rekesh Chauhan. 


The performance also featured a creative collaboration between The Royal Ballet School and Sapnay Entertainments Ltd, blending classical ballet with elements of Bollywood dance.


The ceremony served as a reminder of the Commonwealth’s wide reach. The alliance connects the United Kingdom with 55 other nations and roughly 2.7 billion people, bringing together cultures, traditions and voices from across the globe under a shared history and evolving partnership.

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