Victims of the devastating gas tanker explosion under the Otedola bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway are mourning the loss of loved ones, livelihoods, and property. The explosion, which occurred on Tuesday, left several dead and many others with irreparable damage. “My brother, Rotimi Adeleye, was trying to save a customer’s car when the explosion struck,” […]
Trump Cuts U.S. Aid to South Africa Over Land Policy and Genocide Case
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to withdraw U.S. financial assistance to South Africa, citing disapproval of the country’s land reform policy and its ongoing case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. In 2023, the U.S. had allocated nearly $440 million in aid to South Africa. The White House also announced […]
FG Orders Lagos Land and Property Owners to Pay Ground Rent
The Federal Government has directed owners of lands and properties in Lagos that are under federal ownership to remit their ground rent to the government. This call was made by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Ahmed Dangiwa, during a stakeholder engagement session on land administration, which included a site inspection of areas […]