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LASG ANNOUNCES TRAFFIC DIVERSIONS FOR LRMT RED LINE PROJECT: OYINGBO -AGBADO In line with the ongoing construction of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit, Red Line (Oyingbo to Agbado), the Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversion at the following locations commencing from Wednesday, 26th July, 2023. 1. Muritala Mohammed Way, Yaba, Apapa Road, Oyingbo and Ojuelegba Road for a duration of 10 Weeks; 2. Kayode and Ogunmokun Streets, in Mushin area for a duration of 22 weeks The following alternative routes will be available for Motorists during the construction period; a. Motorists on Muritala Mohammed Way will be diverted from Abeokuta Street into Borno Way to link Coasts Street and access Muritala Mohammed Way or alternately use Cemetery Street to continue their journeys. OR Motorists may also use Ojuelegba/Tejuosho slip road from Muritala Mohammed Way to continue their journeys. b. Motorists on Kayode Street moving towards Mushin will be diverted via Jibowu to Lagos-Ab...

 Suspected ritualists kill, dismember 32-year-old lady on her birthday 25th Jul 2023 Suspected ritualists have reportedly killed and dismembered the body of a 32-year-old woman, identified as Dorcas Shangev, on her birthday in the Adem village, near the Welfare Quarters area of Makurdi, the Benue State capital. It was gathered that the deceased went missing about a week ago until her dismembered body was found dumped at Adem village, after her body parts were removed by her murderers. A family source in Makurdi, who relayed the events leading to her disappearance and death, said the incident was already generating controversy as her family had started questioning the manner her remains were recovered and buried by the authorities. According to the family source, “We gathered that on July 14, 2023, Dorcas escorted a friend of hers to the burial of her brother in-law. They returned to Makurdi on Saturday after the burial. When they returned, she didn’t go back home but slept at her f...

Anambra Assembly urges State Government to set up a committee to assess Oseakwa Seaport By Chizoba Okeke/Anastasia Agunwa/Gloria Abugu The Anambra State House of Assembly has urged the State Government to set up a high powered committee to assess the present condition of Oseakwa Seaport. Also to foster partnership between the federal and state government and organized private sector on the possible means of resuscitating the abandoned Oseakwa seaport and the dredging of the Ulasi river at Ihiala local government area in line with the resolution of the House of Representatives of the national Assembly.  The House resolution was sequel to a motion moved by the member representing Ihiala II, Mr Ebuka Golden Iloh and was seconded by the Deputy Speaker, Mr Pius Okoye representing Awka South II. The Speaker, Mr Somotochukwu Udeze who presided the plenary session had moved for resolution of the House while the lawmakers unanimously adopted it through voice votes. Mr Iloh said that there i...

NDLEA, HAWKS forge operational ties to combat drug trafficking  .As Agency hosts South African counterparts for 2-day meeting in Abuja As part of efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking between Nigeria and South Africa, senior officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA have held a two-day meeting with their South African counterparts in the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigation popularly known as HAWKS to forge stronger operational ties that will herald tough times for drug syndicates operating between the two countries.  Speaking during the start of the meeting at the NDLEA national headquarters in Abuja on Monday 24th July, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) who was represented by the Agencys Secretary, Mr. Shadrach Haruna, said the deliberation which is a follow up to a virtual one held in April 2022, will bridge the gap and rekindle our efforts by deepening collaboration in line with the principle of common and...

GUNMAN ARRESTED AT A POPULAR HOTEL IN AWKA IDENTIFIED BY RAPE VICTIM; TWO MORE PISTOLS RECOVERED FROM HIM Following publication of picture of the gunman arrested at a popular hotel in Awka two days ago by Anambra State Police Command, a 24-year-old graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University has come forward to allege that the suspect robbed and raped her at gunpoint at another hotel in Awka on 11th July, 2023. She stated that the suspect was among the criminals that abducted her when she boarded a tricycle along Ifite to Aroma Junction on 10/7/2023, took her to a hotel within the area, dispossess her of her personal belongings and raped her before she was allowed to go. The victim who looked traumatised identified her phone among the phones recovered from the suspect. When interrogated on the new allegation, suspect admitted to robbing the victim at gun point but denied the rape charge. He also provided names of his two accomplices. Meanwhile two more Pistols have been recovered from the...

FG increases Unity schools’ fee from N45,000 to N100,000 In a recent development, the Federal Ministry of Education has issued a directive to increase the school fees for new students enrolling in Federal Government Colleges, commonly known as Federal Unity Colleges, to ₦100,000. The directive, contained in a circular with reference number ADF/120/DSSE/I, dated 25th May 2023, was addressed to all Principals of Federal Unity Colleges. According to the circular titled “Approved fees/ charges for Federal Unity Colleges (1st Term) for new students,” signed by Hajia Binta Abdulkadir, the Director of Senior Secondary Education, the new students will now be required to pay ₦100,000 instead of the previous fee of N45,000. The increased fees will encompass various aspects and activities of the school, including tuition and boarding fees, uniforms, textbooks, deposits, exercise books, prospectus, caution fees, ID cards, stationery, clubs and societies, sports, extra lessons, insurance, and more....

Abia State Govt Denies Biometric Verification Of Traditional Rulers, Says It Meant "Manual Enumeration" Abia State Govt has come out to clarify the news about Traditional Rulers subjected to biometric verification. You will recall Magic FM reported that the State Govt plans on biometric verification exercise for Traditional Rulers in the state. However, in a statement released this morning by Gov Otti's Special Adviser on Media and publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, the State Government tagged the said report as fake as well as revealing that what it meant was manual enumeration. The statement reads; Kindly disregard the FAKE news being peddled by some opposition elements that Abia Traditional Rulers are to be subjected to Biometric Verification Exercise.  In a bid to ascertain the exact number of Traditional Rulers and their Autonomous communities which would guide government in its welfare packages for the Traditional institution, the Alex Otti led-government through the Mini...