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The Lagos State Government on Monday announced plans to commence total enforcement of the 2012 state Traffic Law on activities of motorcyclists, popularly called Okada and tricycles, called “Keke Marwa” on restricted routes and bridges. The restriction and enforcement also affect the newly introduced “Opay ride, Gokada ride” and other similar commercial motorcycles. He did…

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Odion Ighalo is a “great lad and very professional” as the Premier League giants completed a deadline-day loan move for the Shanghai Shenhua striker. Ighalo leaves Chinese Super League (CSL) outfit Shenhua for Manchester on loan until the end of the season at Old Trafford, where there is…

Lassa Fever An Analysis by Hadiza Mohammed-Aliyu Lassa fever, an acute viral disease that occurs in West Africa was first discovered in 1969 when two missionary nurses died in Lassa village in Borno. It is an animal-borne or zoonotic illness caused by the Lassa virus, hence, it was named after the town where the first…

…Say, we’re waiting for the taskforce … As ban takes effect from today … Residents commend ban, express fears … 600 deaths recorded in 10,000 Okada accidents in Lagos …If this ban came early, my husband would’ve been alive —Bereaved lady …Benefits of the ban By Ishola Balogun, Evelyn Usman, Olasunkanmi Akoni and Samuel Ameh…

By Femi Bolaji , Jalingo The United Nation Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has launched the Child Friendly Community Initiative, CFCI, in Taraba and 14 other states. The initiative which targets those at the grassroots is aimed at equipping communities with the requisite knowledge to make the right choices for children. UNICEF Cheif Field Officer of Bauchi…

•Operation unlikely even with states reaching legal framework•What S/West states may do to legalise it By Soni Daniel Amotekun: Although the nation’s constitution puts security and defence on the Exclusive Legislative List, meaning that only the Federal Government has the power to make laws regarding security, the current skirmishes across the country, have provided fillip…

•As Senate confirms 4th NAHCON Board •He’s well experienced administrator — Former chair From left: Former Chairman, National Hajj Commission, NAHCON, Barrister Abdullah Muktar Muhammad; Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa; NAHCON Chairman, Barrister Zhikirullah Kunle Hassan and others during screening Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs. The Senate has confirmed the nomination…

A 26-year old woman, Queen Atagher, who allegedly faked her kidnap, yesterday, appeared in a Magistrate’s Court in Ebute Meta, Lagos. The police charged Atagher with three counts of fake kidnap and extortion. She, however, pleaded not guilty. Earlier, the prosecution counsel, Inspector Chinalu Uwadione, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on January…

By Theodore Opara Awards DUE to its soaring profile and acceptability in the Nigerian market, JAC Motors, being promoted by Elizade Autoland, bagged three awards in 2019. The automobile brand clinched the prestigious accolades at Nigeria Auto Journalists Association, NAJA, Awards and the Nigeria Automotive Industry Awards held in Lagos, December 17 and 27, respectively….

•Says: We won’t tolerate it again •As ten Muslim bodies join forces •Muslim women condemn killing of CAN leader From left: Al-Mu’minaat National Networking Officer, Hajia Fatimah Daud; Naibatul Amirah Hajia Sherifa Yusuf-Ajibade; Amirah, Hajia Nimatallah AbdulQuadri and Secretary-General Hajia Mutiat Olushesi at the briefing to commemorate World Hijab Day at Jiwobu, Lagos. As Muslim…