Ondo 2020: Politics Reshuffled as PDP, ZLP Candidates Pick Running Mates

Candidates of major opposition political parties in Ondo State, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) have selected running mates for the October 10 governorship election. Eyitayo Jegede, the candidate of the PDP has picked Gboluga Ikengboju, a member of the House of Representatives, as his running mate. “In the task of rebuilding the confidence of our people in their government and in restoring hope for a better life under...

Expect Heavy Rainfall in September – Lagos Warns Residents

Residents of Lagos have been notified to expect heavy rainfall in September. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tunji Bello, issued the alert and added that the government had intensified efforts to manually clear blocked drainages across the state. To address regular occurrence of flash floods in the State, the Commissioner said that the government plans to set up pump station pilot project at Ilubirin in Lagos Island. The stations will promptly pump...

Lagos Government Slashes Licence, Renewal Fee for Uber, Bolt, Others by 20%,

…Extends implementation date by 7 days …Drivers now to pay N20 for Road Improvement Fund on each trip The Lagos State government has announced a 20 per cent reduction in the operational license fee for e-hailing firms and taxi companies. Last week, the West African Pilot News reported that the State government ordered e-hailing firms with less than 1,000 drivers to pay N10 million licence fee, while firms with more than 1,000 drivers pay N25...

Police Declare Serial Killer Wanted a Week After Escaping from Custody

A manhunt is on for suspected 19-year-old serial killer, Sunday Shodipe, after he escaped from the custody of the Police in Oyo State. Shodipe who escaped on August 11, had told the police when he was arrested on July 11, that a traditionalist, Adedokun Ajani, whom he approached to get trained as a herbalist ordered him to go and kill and would give him N500 and food each time he returned from the mission. The...

Failing to Get PDP’s Ticket, Ajayi Announces Membership of ZLP

Ondo State Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi, has officially joined the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) and would be flying the party’s flag at the October 10 Governorship election in the State. Mr Ajayi left the All Progressives Congress (APC) in June following a fight with Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. He immediately joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), contested and lost at the primary election to Eyitayo Jegede. At a ceremony on Friday, announcing his membership of the...

Netflix Supports Ikorodu Bois With High Tech Equipment

Ikorodu Bois, a comedy group famous for recreating music videos and Hollywood movies, has received high tech equipment for filming and video editing from video streaming giant, Netflix. The group which is made up of 3 brothers, Babatunde Sanni,23; Muiz Sanni, 15; Malik Sanni, 10; and their Cousin, Fawaz Aina, 13, shared a video of the gifts on Twitter. The eldest, Babatunde Sanni, films and edits their videos and manages the group. “Guyssss!! @Netflix sent...

UNILAG Announces New Acting Vice Chancellor

The Governing Council of the University of Lagos has named Professor Theophilus Soyomno as acting Vice-Chancellor following the removal of Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe on Wednesday, over a series of allegations including abuse of office and financial misconduct. In a statement, the Registrar and Secretary to the Council, Oladejo Azeez, announced Prof Soyombo’s appointment and stressed that the former Vice-Chancellor was lawfully removed. “My attention has been drawn to a document circulating under the hand and...

Falana Says Obasanjo is Hypocritical for Speaking Against Kashamu

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has said there was nothing wrong with former President Obasanjo speaking ill of the late Senator Buruji Kashamu. Falana wrote in an article titled: ‘Matters arising from Chief Obasanjo’s Condolence Letter’, that the hypocrisy of the former President’s message that should be criticised. “Some people have said that it is against the African culture to speak ill of the dead. That is far from the truth. In the past, Africans...

Government Cancels Celebrations at Osun Osogbo Festival

The government of Osun State has banned social gatherings and celebrations at the Osun Osogbo festival. The state government however allowed worshippers to perform traditional rites and routines associated with the festival. In a statement, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon Adebisi Obawale, said that the decision was taken in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “The State Government of Osun is by this medium informing the general public that this year’s celebration...

Lagos Wants Uber, Bolt, Others to Pay 25 Million Licence Fee

…Also wants a 10 percent share of every ride transactions. New regulations for ride-hailing companies and taxi operators by the Lagos State Government is set to take effect on August 20. Tensions are gradually building as the regulation compels ride-hailing technology companies and taxi operators to pay an initial licence fee and subsequent yearly licence renewal. Companies with less than 1,000 drivers are required to pay N10 million licence fee, while firms with more than...

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