Despite the Lagos State government’s efforts to evict them, many illegal occupants under the Eko Bridge in the Ebute-Ero area of Lagos Island remain, refusing to relocate.Latest investigation by Saturday Tribune has revealed that some of the people living illegally under the Eko Bridge in are yet to vacate the place. This defiance comes weeks after operatives of the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) dismantled 54 illegal shanties and evicted 84 occupants from under the bridge.”It’s surprising that some people are calling themselves Iyaloja and Babaloja under the Eko Bridge,” said Lukman Ajayi, LAGESC spokesman.“Their stay under the bridge constitutes…
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In a monumental shift for Syria and the region, President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly fled Damascus, leaving the capital under the control of rebel forces. This peaceful takeover, achieved without a single shot being fired, signals the collapse of the Assad regime after more than five decades of authoritarian rule by the Assad family. The rebels, led by a coalition that includes Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), made their way into Damascus as jubilant crowds filled the streets, waving flags and chanting for freedom. This remarkable event unfolded with little resistance from government forces, who retreated following the fall of key…
In continuation of the investigation into the story of a minor who was trafficked into Lagos State for domestic servitude by her supposed biological mother and maternal aunt, leading to her becoming tortured by her elusive madam, Ifeoma Okoye, JULIANA FRANCIS highlights further drama surrounding the case as statements disappeared from the case files, and N220,000 collected by the Festac Police Station to track and arrest Okoye seems to have gone down the drain.Barrister Ahamefule Chiemezie Nwadike Peter of Christ Holy Church International and Chief Ernest Onyeze, the purported private investigator, failed to meet with the reporter on November 6,…
Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu was on Friday named as the newly appointed Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC).The appointment was announced by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu FCVSN was born at Fufore, Adamawa State on 2nd September 1960. He had his primary education between 1967 and 1973. He gained admission in to Government Comprehensive Secondary School, Mubi in 1973 and successfully obtained the West African School Certificate (WASC) in 1978. He attended the School of Basic Studies (SBS), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria during the 1978/79 session. In October, 1979 he enrolled at ABU Zaria for the…
The Take-It-Back (TIB) Movement has warned Nigerian police against stopping the proposed peaceful protest scheduled for December 10 in Ekiti State.The movement urged the state government to immediately release Farotimi and lift the ban on the proposed protests, warning that the suppression of civic freedoms would not be accepted.In a statement released on Friday, TIB South-West Coordinator, Comrade Netufo Tomide, described the arrest as a blatant attempt to silence a vocal critic of the government and suppress the fundamental rights of Nigerians to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. Comrade Tomide explained that the right to protest is enshrined in…
We must get it clear. In form, no one is above the law. Both Dele and Chief Afe, in the eyes of the law, are like ordinary people, like Mutiu, the meat seller or David, the vulganiser or myself ‘Dewale, omo Yem ‘Lerian li Jowa-Ijowa is the name of a town in Ekiti, where I spent the earlier days of my coming to being with my Grandmother, known as ILE-RI-WON- It means, The earth has hidden eyes that secretly sights good and evil, even when mankind is unawareLet us face it: Both Dele and Chief Afe are equal, so says…
That Yayi is not from Ogun State is no longer in doubt . that he is spending money to aquire influence and a false birthright is as clear as a crystal ball ,like the proverbial saying of” *ilé tí a bá fi ìtó mo , ìrì ni ó má wo” ( the house you use saliva to build will be destroyed by the early morning dew* ) Yayi’s story of falsehood is falling daily like a pack of cards.This is the story of Yayi and his band of financial mercenary writers who want to purchase Ogun State with all his…
Recent developments have highlighted tensions between Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, co-chairs of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Ramaswamy previously referred to Musk as a “circus monkey” for China, indicating underlying disagreements. Musk’s recent actions have intensified scrutiny. He announced plans to relocate the headquarters of SpaceX and X from California to Texas in response to a California law concerning gender identity in schools. Additionally, Musk’s handling of policies on X (formerly Twitter) related to misgendering has raised concerns among LGBTQ+ advocates. These developments suggest potential challenges in the co-chairmanship, with differing leadership styles and priorities becoming more apparent.
There is growing speculation that unforeseen events may prevent Donald Trump from assuming office in January. Discussions are rife that either legal actions or criminal attempts could remove him from the equation. At nearly 80 years old, Trump’s health appears to be declining. Exhausted from battles to avoid incarceration, many believe it’s time for him to retire and allow younger, healthier leaders to take the helm. However, his ego keeps him in the spotlight, overshadowing the lessons of his late father, Fred Trump, who suffered from Alzheimer’s at a similar age. Fred’s family shielded him in a simulated role at…
Deep beneath the ice of Greenland lies the incredible story of Camp Century, a U.S. military base built during the height of the Cold War. Constructed in 1959, this ambitious project was part of the United States’ efforts to secure its strategic advantage in the Arctic while testing the feasibility of living and operating in extreme, icy conditions. What Was Camp Century? Camp Century was a research and military outpost, hidden under approximately 30 meters of snow and ice. It was a feat of engineering, consisting of a series of interconnected tunnels stretching nearly 3,000 meters. These tunnels housed living…