Lagos signs MOU to get 4th mainland bridge in 3yrs

The Lagos State government on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the construction of a much anticipated fourth mainland bridge to connect the island with the Lagos mainland.
Mr Habib Aruna, chief press secretary to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode quoted the governor as saying that the traffic gridlocks in some parts of the state “has made it imperative for us to have a 4th Mainland Bridge that will serve as an alternative route to the Eastern axis and decongest traffic in the State”.

Buhari’s military orientation a problem, Balarabe Musa says

Balarabe Musa, former governor of old Kaduna state has blamed President Muhammadu Buhari’s military style of addressing ethnic agitations in the country as a major factor affecting his performance.
He therefore called on the president to show seriousness in applying dialogue to resolve grievances from different geopolitical zones of the country, instead of a hard-line stance.

Despite military’s victory claims, Boko Haram kills 24 mourners in Adamawa

Police said Boko Haram launched a night attack in Kuda-Kaya village in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing 18 people and injuring 10 others at a funeral service.

Why Jonathan failed to win $5m Mo Ibrahim Prize

Allegations of corruption under President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration might have been the reason he failed to win the prestigious $5million Mo Ibrahim Prize.
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation on Thursday announced that no former African leader had met the “very high bar” for one of the world’s richest prizes.

Fela Self : He lives

By Reuben Abati… On the occasion of his 80^th birthday, Benson Idonije, who is arguably Nigeria’s most informed analyst of jazz music and an enthusiastic promoter of popular culture and music has released for public review and consideration an absolutely well-informed biography of Fela, the Afro-beat music maestro. The book is a useful contribution in my opinion.

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Ayokunle is new CAN president Supo-Ayokunle Ayokunle is new CAN president

After weeks of political plottings, and allegations that the presidency was working towards installing a preferred candidate, the umbrella body of Christians in the country, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has a new president.