Southwest governors, both past and present, have committed over N266 billion to airport construction projects, despite many existing airports in the region being financially unviable. Experts caution that these initiatives are often politically motivated rather than economically justified, leading to abandoned or underutilized facilities that pose ongoing challenges for successive administrations. Each of the six Southwest states—Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti—has invested significantly in airport projects. While the Federal Government manages the airports in Ondo and Oyo, state governments are responsible for the remaining projects, many of which remain unfinished. Among them, only Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed Airport stands…
Author: Editor
Read More
The Bauchi State Executive Council on Monday, September 10, reported that persistent flooding across 16 local government areas has resulted in the deaths of 24 individuals and the destruction of property valued at over N22 billion. In response to the disaster, the council has established an inter-ministerial committee tasked with evaluating the extent of the damage caused by the floods. The commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, who mentioned that the ministry is still finalizing its report, said, “According to the preliminary findings, 24 people have died, 163 have been injured, and 16 local government areas have been impacted.…
The Bauchi Police Command on Tuesday, September 10, announced the arrest of five individuals linked to criminal conspiracy and the possession of stolen property. The disclosure was made by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, representing the state Commissioner of Police. Among those arrested is a female suspect accused of receiving stolen tricycles from Kano State and selling them in Bauchi State. The statement read, “Maryam Ibrahim, also known as Ummi (female), aged 30, Adamu Sale, also known as Brother (male), aged 30, Umar Ibrahim, also known as Baba Luti, aged 31, Nasiru Usman (male), aged 29, and…
Syria’s Health Minister Hassan al-Ghabbash has said that Israeli airstrikes overnight resulted in 18 deaths and numerous injuries, marking the deadliest attack since the recent escalation in the Gaza conflict. The strikes targeted several sites in Syria, including a military research facility associated with weapons development. Syrian officials claim that civilian areas were also targeted, although Israel typically focuses on military sites linked to Iran and Hezbollah. The attacks occurred amid heightened tensions, with recent clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces over the past 11 months. The scale of Sunday night’s strikes was notably severe, with significant damage reported. Israel’s…
Thousands of prisoners in British jails will be released on Tuesday, September 10, as the United Kingdom (UK) government moves to address overcrowding in the prison system. Recent data revealed that the prison population in England and Wales has reached an all-time high, prompting urgent measures. However, the government emphasized that no violent offenders or domestic abusers would qualify for early release to mitigate concerns about reoffending. A business minister acknowledged the challenges involved in the decision to release 1,700 prisoners, describing it as a difficult but necessary step. The UK government defended the policy, stating it was essential to…
Northampton Crown Court in the United Kingdom (UK) has convicted two Nigerians, Tosin Dada and Solomon Adebiyi, on multiple rape charges. The announcement was made by Northamptonshire Police via their official Facebook page on Monday, September 9. This verdict comes shortly after Nigerian pilot Olukayode Ojo was found guilty in a Texas court for making false statements to obtain a certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration. Before their conviction, Dada and Adebiyi each faced three rape charges stemming from an incident in March 2022. The two men had claimed that their encounter with a 17-year-old girl was consensual, but the…
Australia is set to impose new restrictions on children’s use of social media, with a proposed minimum age limit that could be as high as 16, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Tuesday, September 10. The initiative aims to encourage children to engage more in physical activities like sports and reduce their screen time. The government plans to introduce federal legislation later this year to limit access to social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, which Albanese has criticized for their negative impact on young people. Although the exact age limit has not been finalized, it is expected…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep concern over the recent flooding in Maiduguri, Borno State, which has displaced thousands and disrupted key infrastructure, including the Post Office and Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. The President’s sentiments were conveyed through a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, on Tuesday, September 10. Tinubu described the flooding as the worst in decades and extended his heartfelt condolences to the people and government of Borno State, especially to families who have lost their livelihoods due to the overflow of the Alau Dam. As damage assessments continue, the President has urged for…
Oil marketers are increasingly concerned about the delay in announcing the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. They pointed out that the landing cost of imported petrol has now surged to around N1,120 per litre. Marketers warned that if the Dangote refinery sets a high price for its petrol, it could drive them to import the product independently, given the government’s recent liberalization of the market to foster competition. In July, the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) reported a landing cost of N1,117 per litre for imported petrol, which…
A Kenyan hospital on Tuesday, September 10, announced that Dickson Ndiema Marangach, the man responsible for attacking Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei, has died from injuries he sustained during the assault. According to Kenyan police, Marangach attacked Cheptegei at her home in western Kenya on Sunday, September 1, by pouring petrol on her. Cheptegei, a mother of two, suffered severe burns covering 80 percent of her body and died last week. Marangach, who also sustained burns on 30 percent of his body during the attack, had been receiving treatment in the intensive care unit at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH)…