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…And Commuttal Of 39 Death Row Inmates To Life Imprisonment. Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy has approved the release of 246 inmates from various correctional facilities across the State and the commuttal of 39 inmates on death row to life imprisonment. The Governor signed the […]
The Federal Government, yesterday, announced a planned closure of the Iyana Oworonshoki-Adeniji Adele section of the Third Mainland Bridge from 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. The 11.8km bridge, the longest of three connecting Lagos Island to the Mainland, has been undergoing comprehensive rehabilitation. The bridge starts from Oworonshoki, links the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway and […]
Performance cripples to 33% as only 7 plants in good condition Over 20 of the 27 electricity plants on the Nigerian electricity grid are in shambles as some of the plants are producing only about 0.2 per cent of their installed capacity. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in its third quarter report for the year […]
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has disclosed that it has received seven new power transformers at its Akangba 330/132kV transmission Substation in Lagos to improve supply to the area. TCN in a statement by its General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah explained that transformers with capacities ranging from 60MVA to 100MVA and their accessories are […]
The Lagos State Police Command has said it will not do guesswork in the investigation of the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, in an interview with our correspondent on Thursday, reiterated that the command had not received the report of the autopsy conducted […]
A 26-year-old Femi Adegboyega and 23-year-old Ibukun Adegboyega drowned while swimming at the Ibeshe Beach in the Amuwo-Odofin area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the incident happened on Christmas Day at about 6:00pm. It was also gathered that the deceased were swimming with their friends before the disaster and that they were siblings who […]
Nigeria is moving through phases of recovery, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on Wednesday, noting that the difficulties currently facing the country is part of the pains of ongoing reforms to set the nation on the path of economic stability. The President said his resolve to address the contemporary challenges slowing down the nation’s growth […]
Amid the push by power sector operators for the Federal Government to end subsidies on electricity tariff, it has emerged that over seven million customers remain without electricity meters in the power sector. Without meters, customers are unable to control energy consumption and are faced with estimated bills from electricity distribution companies, DisCos. Latest data from […]
Anger is an emotion as old as humanity itself. It can be a potent force, propelling us to address injustice and confront challenges. However, when left unchecked, anger can also be a destructive force, causing harm to ourselves and those around us. In our fast-paced world, where emotional expression is often stigmatised, misunderstood or even […]
The Exclusives Community Development Association, Selewu, in the Igbogbo-Baiyeku Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, has appealed to the state government to “bring government presence and development” to its domain. The Chairman of The Exclusives CDA, Pastor Akin Arowolo, made the appeal in a chat with The PUNCH on Tuesday on the sidelines of the community’s […]
