I just read about the passing on of a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Alhaji Adamu Fika. He was a highly respected elder statesman and skilled administrator who also served as the Chairman of the board of Trustees of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and
On behalf of my family, I condole with the entire people of Ebira Land, over the death of their Paramount Ruler, The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Dr Ado Ibrahim, who had successfully led the people since 1997.
Over the weekend, I was privileged to attend the Celebration of Black History Month by the black community at Oxford University, England, where I was a guest Speaker. At the event, I discussed the need for Africa and the black community to focus on productive activities,
I am saddened by the death of a very revered Nigerian and a respected father figure, foremost patriot, constitutional lawyer, and erstwhile Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide, Professor Ben Nwabueze, SAN.
Today, I was at the home of the late respected jurist, Prof Ben Nwabueze to console the family. I held Late Prof Ben Nwabueze, SAN, in deep esteem being such a father figure to me and a very highly respected Nigerian patriot.
I read the bone-chilling story coming out of Abia State, where over 80 bodies were reportedly recovered around the cattle market, with about 20 headless decomposing bodies. This level of barbarism and extremely cruel acts only reflects how insecure our environment has been.
There have been reports of incessant fire outbreaks across the country within the last 24 hours. First was a fire outbreak at the first Niger Bridge, Onitsha, and another was at Ladipo Plank Market, Amukoko, Lagos, among others.
It shows the level of lawlessness, impunity, criminality, and rascality that have engulfed our dear country. Things like this should worry any discerning mind because it runs counter to the type of country that we all desire and deserve.
What happened to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero, in Imo State, yesterday has come as a rude shock to most Nigerians. It says a lot about the state of affairs in our country today.
NOTIFICATION OF CLOSURE OF OWORONSHOKI - ADEKUNLE, LAGOS - ISLAND (ADENIJI ADELE) - ADEKUNLE RAMPS
… LASG Releases Diversion Routes
Notification of closure of Oworonshoki-Adekunle and Lagos Island (Adeniji Adele) - Adekunle Ramps has been released. The closure is set to commence from 7.00 am on Monday 6th, November, 2023 for a period of Five Weeks.
In view of the above, the motoring public is hereby notified that the repair works will begin with the ramps connecting Oworoshoki to Adekunle and Lagos - Island (Adeniji Adele) to Adekunle simultaneously.
Consequently, while the two ramps mentioned above are under closure, the following alternative routes are advised for traffic:
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Motorists from Lagos Island heading to Ebute Metta will be diverted to Ilubirin to connect Carter Bridge (Idumota Bridge) to link Iddo inwards Otto/Oyingbo axis and access Herbert Macaulay Way to link their desired destinations.
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Motorists from Victoria Island are to go through Bonny Camp to Onikan Marina Bridge, Apongbon to Eko Bridge, Costain to Apapa Road, Railway Compound to Alagomeji, Glover Road to Apena Junction, Herbert Macaulay Way to reach their destinations.
In the same vein, Motorists wishing to travel through Adekunle to Ebute - Metta from Lagos - Ibadan are advised to use the following alternative routes:
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Motorists from Motorways will be diverted to Ikorodu Road (Ojota, Anthony, Onipanu, Fadeyi) and Jibowu to access Herbert Macaulay Way to continue their journeys.
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Motorists from Gbagada can go through Anthony Interchange to link Ikorodu Road inwards Jibowu to access Herbert Macaulay Way and link their desired destinations.
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Motorists from Apapa-Oshodi Expressway wishing to link Ebute-Meta are advised to link Oshodi Bridge to Town Planning Way to Ikorodu Road and then link their various destinations
We wish to state that adequate traffic and security personnel will be deployed to the construction zones and the various alternative routes/critical points: Motorists are therefore enjoined to cooperate with them, exercise patience and observe safety measures during the palliative works.
It should be noted that the entire stretch of Third Mainland Bridge inward and outward will be open for travel during this period as only the Adekunle ramp will be affected.
Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi,
Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation.
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