Tag: Oshodi
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Lagos Govt. orders closure of pedestrian bridge at Oshodi
The Lagos State Government has ordered immediate closure of the pedestrian bridge connecting Oshodi Bus terminals 2 and 3, citing safety concerns. over the bridge’s safety and structural integrity.
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2023 Presidential election is beyond ethnic affiliations – APC Chieftain
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abiola Oshodi, says the 2023 presidential election would be beyond ethnic affiliation. Oshodi added that the election would be determined by all Nigerians through their votes and support. Oshodi is the Vice Chairman of the APC in Canada,
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Enitan Oshodi elected as ITTF Vice President
Nigeria’s Wahid Enitan Oshodi has been elected the Executive Vice President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Wednesday in Houston, Texas, US. From the 136 ballots cast, Oshodi polled 116, which represented 85.29 per cent of the total votes to emerge winner among the 14 candidates…
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Pandemonium as soldiers go on the rampage in Oshodi
There is palpable confusion in the Oshodi area of Lagos as some soldiers go on the rampage, destroying vehicles. Videos posted on social media by some residents showed the moments terrified traders try to hide, as others take to their heels. Pictures of vandalized vehicles were also posted on Twitter by some commuters. Although the…
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![[Video] Fire guts Kairo Market, Oshodi](https://thenewsguru.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/4F3B2730-B723-43EB-A3FD-9C97BA426E07-scaled-1.jpeg)
[Video] Fire guts Kairo Market, Oshodi
The popular Kairo Market in Oshodi area of Lagos State, was on Thursday night gutted by fire. According to reports, the fire, whose cause was yet to be known, affected the textile section of the market. Spokesperson for Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Nosa Okunbor, told newsmen that emergency responders have arrived the scene and…
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Fire engulfs LASTMA office where seized vehicles are parked in Oshodi, 10 cars burnt
Ten cars and a trailer were razed by fire on Friday when the yard belonging to the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) in the Oshodi area of Lagos State where seized vehicles are kept went up in flames. The incident, which happened on Friday evening, caused confusion as officials of the agency and other…
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I almost committed suicide, became a houseboy at 12 – Tim Godfrey
‘Na ra’ crooner, Tim Godfrey has shared his grass to grace story. The acclaimed musician and director of RoX Music noted that he once worked as a houseboy. According to him: “Working as a houseboy was not an embarrassing experience but a painful one. I was always beaten and abused. There was nothing fun about…
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Ambode extends scope of Oshodi/Airport Road project
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday said he had given approval for the extension of the 10-lane Oshodi-International Airport road project to Ladipo bus-stop on the Apapa/Oshodi expressway. “There is no point reconstructing the Airport Road if it is not extended to this point, and the extension will also complement the ongoing project…
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Reconstruction of Oshodi/Int’l Airport Road begins September – Ambode
…Says New Modern Bus Terminals Coming In Marina, Ajah, Iyana Ipaja, Others …To Fix All Potholes End Of Rainy Season …Holds 8th Town Hall Meeting In Badore Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday said that work on the proposed expansion and reconstruction of the Oshodi-International Airport Road would commence next month. The Governor,…
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#LagosLGPolls : APC Chairmanship candidate, Muse-Ariyo declared winner in Oshodi/Isolo LGA
The Chairmanship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Bolaji Muse-Ariyo, has emerged the winner of the chairmanship election in Oshodi/Isolo Local Government Area in Saturday election. Ariyo polled a total of 8, 429 votes to defeat his closest contender from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Adeola Williams who scored 3928 votes. The…