The Area Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Command, Comptroller Wale Adenuga, has expressed concern over the proliferation of checkpoints along the Lagos Badagry corridor, describing them as detrimental to trade facilitation. He made this known during a courtesy visit by the executive members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council to Seme Command on Wednesday. While receiving the NUJ delegation, Adenuga described the numerous checkpoints as a major obstacle to seamless trade, warning that the situation could discourage genuine business transactions within the region. “I want to categorically state that we have far too…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
The incumbent Governor of Anambra state His Excellency Gov. Chukwuma Soludo has proved beyond reasonable doubt to Nigerians and the good people of Anambra state that the slogan” Soludo’s solution, Peoples agenda during his political campaign three years ago has remain his bond . In a recent chat, the APGA Political party Governor reeled out his immensely transformative impact of three years within the state which will definitely put him in power for the second time. With the dividend of democracy of security which is very paramount for a state development , good motorable roads in communities like Okpoko, Bzam,…
The Command is aware of the viral video of a policeman who shot at a moving vehicle in Asaba.After a careful examination of the video clip, it is clear that the policemen acted in an unprofessional manner, unbecoming of a police officer. The Command condemns his act in totality as no policeman has the right to use his firearm without recourse to Force Order 237. It is the duty of every Nigerian Police officer to protect lives and property and not to put the life of anybody in danger. The erring Police officer has been identified, summoned and detained at…
ORAN President, Adegbola Shehu Tijani along side members of the association created the idea to discourage youths on drug abuse which is very rampant in our society . While addressing the students, he narrated how his close friend jumped from a seven story building after taking drugs and he died suddenly. However, NDLEA Deputy Commander Narcotics, Mrs Titilope Ogunloye who addressed the students also addressed the students emphasized more on drug abstinence. ” I want all students here to understand that drug kills. Don’t allow anyone to initiate you to illicit drugs. At this stage in your life, your education…
The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) recently welcomed a high-powered delegation from the house committee on environment of the Lagos State House of Assembly, led by its Chairman, Honourable Shabi Rasheed Adekola. The visit served as a statutory oversight function, providing a critical platform for detailed engagement on the agency’s performance and regulatory adherence. The LASAA management team, headed by the Managing Director/CEO, Prince Fatiu Akiolu, engaged the Committee in extensive discussions that spanned the agency’s activities, its performance metrics and compliance with regulatory responsibilities. The meeting fostered productive conversations focusing on strategic policies and ongoing projects aimed…
The Management of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has commended the laudable conduct of one of its distinguished officers, Officer Muibi Ademola (Bravo 27), for demonstrating uncommon integrity, discipline, and professionalism by refusing a ₦20,000 monetary offer from a motorist at the Ago–Ibiwoye axis of Okota, Lagos. According to a report published in The Nation newspaper of Wednesday, October 22, 2025 (page 23), a motorist had drawn Officer Ademola’s attention to a developing traffic congestion within the Ago–Ibiwoye corridor. In an impressive display of alertness and commitment to duty, the officer swiftly proceeded to the location and diligently…
MAGGI, Nigeria’s leading seasoning brand from Nestlé, has announced the successful completion of its Regenerative Agriculture (RegenAg) pilot for local soybean sourcing, a milestone that has inspired a broader program now supporting 25,000 smallholder farmers across Nigeria. Launched in 2023 with an investment of over ₦100 million, the pilot supported 1,030 soybean farmers to adopt climate-smart practices that improved their yields while restoring soil health. Implemented in partnership with TechnoServe and IDH, with technical guidance from the Centre for No-Till Agriculture (CNTA), Ghana, the project demonstrated the potential of regenerative farming to transform smallholder agriculture in Nigeria. The pilot introduced…
It was a night of honour and gratitude at the 12th Annual TMnews Summit and Awards 2025, where Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, Chairman and Group Managing Director of Adron Group, received a prestigious Award of Recognition for his exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to empowering Nigerians through affordable housing and community development. The event, themed “Securing the Future: A Collaborative Approach to Community Safety,” brought together top government officials, security chiefs, corporate leaders, and humanitarian advocates to engage in constructive dialogue on national security, community partnership, and sustainable development. In his message of appreciation, Aare EmmanuelKing expressed heartfelt gratitude to TMnews…
By Tayo Mabeweje The air inside the Shell Hall of MUSON Centre on Sunday, October 5, 2025, was thick with nostalgia and rhythm. It wasn’t just another Lagos concert night — it was a grand reunion between Nigeria’s musical past and its living present. Ariya Eko 2025 turned out to be a celebration where history sang, legends smiled, and Lagos danced again. When the lights dimmed and the spotlight cut across the stage, something divine seemed to hover over the air — the energy of memory, the pulse of culture, the spirit of gratitude. It was the kind of night…
In a rousing call to civic responsibility and collective consciousness, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Honourable Sola Giwa, on today, led senior officials of the Lagos State Government, traffic management officers, and critical stakeholders to officially flag off the 2025 Ember Month Safety Campaign of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), held at the Agency’s Headquarters, Oshodi. Themed “Safe Roads, Safe Lives — LASTMA Cares”, the campaign embodies the human-centered approach of the Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu Administration toward ensuring road safety, traffic orderliness, and public welfare before, during and after the high-risk Ember Months a period…