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August 16, 2024 Government Announces Two-Day Traffic Diversion on Lagos Road
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Government Announces Two-Day Traffic Diversion on Lagos Road

The Lagos State Government has announced a planned traffic diversion at the Ikeja Along Bus Stop on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, between Ile Zik and Conoil Filling Station on the Oshodi-bound lane. The diversion will occur over two days, from Saturday, August 17, 2024, to Sunday, August 18, 2024, between 12 midnight and 4 am each day.

The diversion is necessary to allow workers to safely demolish the old pedestrian bridge in the area. The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation shared this information on Thursday via their X handle.

According to the announcement, only one lane will be available to motorists from Ile Zik Bus Stop to Conoil Filling Station on the Oshodi-bound side of the road during the demolition. However, the traffic diversion will not affect motorists on the Dopemu/Abule Egba-bound side of the road.

The state Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, assured that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) will be on the ground to manage vehicular movement and minimize any inconvenience. He urged motorists to be patient, explaining that the closure is part of the traffic management plan by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority to ensure the safe removal of the old pedestrian bridge. The affected lanes will be cordoned off with jersey barriers and protective nets to ensure the safety of motorists and commuters during the demolition.

August 16, 2024 Fire Engulfs Seven-Storey Building in Lagos
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Fire Engulfs Seven-Storey Building in Lagos

A fire broke out early Friday morning at a seven-storey building on Sanni Adewale Street in Lagos Island Local Government Area. The incident was confirmed in a statement by Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, on X.com.

According to Adeseye, the fire service received a distress call at 5:17 AM and promptly dispatched firefighters from the Ebute Elefun, Sari, and Lekki 1 stations, who arrived at the scene by 5:33 AM.

The fire, which affected several shops in the building, is now under control, with no casualties reported. Preliminary investigations indicate that an electrical surge may have caused the fire.

The statement reads, "On August 16th, 2024, at 5:17 AM, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service received a distress call about a fire outbreak on Sanni Adewale Street in Lagos Island. Firefighters responded quickly and arrived at the scene by 5:33 AM.

"Thanks to the swift actions of the Lagos State Firefighters, the situation is now under control, and ventilation efforts are ongoing to ensure safety in the area. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was triggered by an electrical surge. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported."

August 16, 2024 NCDC Reports 39 Mpox Cases in Nigeria, No Deaths
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NCDC Reports 39 Mpox Cases in Nigeria, No Deaths

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 39 confirmed cases of mpox with no deaths across 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory. NCDC Director General, Jide Idris, disclosed this during a press briefing on Thursday, following the declaration of mpox as a public health emergency of international concern.

Idris stated that the NCDC is intensifying its surveillance efforts nationwide to quickly identify and respond to any new cases. All port health services at Nigeria’s five international airports, ten seaports, and 51 land and foot crossing borders have been placed on high alert. Additionally, certain states, including Lagos, Enugu, Kano, Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Adamawa, Taraba, and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, have been prioritized for heightened vigilance.

On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the mpox outbreak in Africa a global public health emergency due to the rising number of cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and its spread to neighboring countries. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced that an emergency committee had met and advised that the situation constitutes a public health emergency of international concern, a recommendation he accepted.

Tedros emphasized that the situation requires global attention, and WHO is committed to coordinating a global response, working closely with affected countries to prevent transmission, treat those infected, and save lives.

The decision follows the African Union’s health watchdog’s declaration of a public health emergency over the growing outbreak. Mpox, which was first identified in humans in the DRC in 1970, has now spread to other countries. Tedros noted that the more than 14,000 cases and 524 deaths reported this year in the DRC alone have already surpassed last year's total.

August 15, 2024 NJC Nominates Justice Kekere-Ekun for Chief Justice of Nigeria
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NJC Nominates Justice Kekere-Ekun for Chief Justice of Nigeria

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Justice Kudirat Motonmori Kekere-Ekun to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointment as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).

NJC spokesperson, Soji Oye, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, stating that the decision was made during the Council’s 106th meeting, which was presided over by the current CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. The meeting took place on August 14 and 15 in Abuja, just a week before Justice Ariwoola’s retirement as CJN.

"This recommendation is essential as Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON, will officially retire from his position as the Chief Justice of Nigeria next Thursday, August 22, 2024," the statement read.

Justice Olukayode Ariwoola was appointed as the CJN on September 21, 2022, by former President Muhammadu Buhari. He is set to retire on August 22, upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70.

Currently, the Supreme Court has a full bench of 21 Justices, and according to the longstanding tradition of the apex court, the next most senior Justice is typically appointed as CJN. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, being the most senior Justice on the bench, is the most likely candidate to succeed.

The NJC also recommended "twenty-seven (27) candidates for appointment as Judges of State Courts and one candidate for appointment as Kadi of the Sharia Court of the FCT, Abuja," to their respective State Governors and the President.

The full statement from the NJC is as follows:

The National Judicial Council, at its 106th Meeting presided over by the Hon. Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON, held on August 14 & 15, 2024, recommended Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Kekere-Ekun, CFR, to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for appointment as the Chief Justice of Nigeria.

This recommendation is crucial as Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON, will officially retire from his position as the Chief Justice of Nigeria next Thursday, August 22, 2024.

The Council also recommended twenty-seven (27) candidates for appointment as Judges of State Courts and one candidate for appointment as Kadi of the Sharia Court of the FCT, Abuja, to their respective State Governors and the President.

 

CHIEF JUSTICE OF NIGERIA

Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Kekere-Ekun, CFR

 

SIX JUDGES, HIGH COURT OF KWARA STATE

Olawoyin, Ibijoke Olabisi

Abdulrazaq, Fatimah Funsho

Folorunsho, Oba Muritala

Dikko, Yusuf Adebayo

Adeniyi, Oluwatosin Adenike

Osuolale-Ajayi, Temitope Olalekan

 

ONE JUDGE, HIGH COURT OF KADUNA STATE

Zubairu, Murtala Ja’afaru

FOUR JUDGES, HIGH COURT OF BENUE STATE

 

Kor, Vincent Tersoo

Ikwulono, Maigida Maimuna

Adagba, Nguhemen Julie

Tor, Damian Tersugh

TWO JUDGES, CUSTOMARY COURT OF APPEAL, BENUE STATE

 

Onche, Ogah Inalegwu

Igba, Theophilus Terhile

EIGHT JUDGES, HIGH COURT OF RIVERS STATE

Onyiri, Frank

Ugoji, Victor Chinedum

Obomanu, Godswill Vidal

Oguguo, Rita Chituru

Fubara, Alatuwo Elkanah

Kokpan, Bariyima Sylvester

Obu, Ibietela Innocent Madighi

Wifa-Adedipe, Lesi

SIX JUDGES, HIGH COURT OF ONDO STATE

Daomi, Williams Adebisi

Fabuluje, Adewumi William

Ogunwumiju, Mobayonle Idowu

Demehin-Ogunbayo, Inumidun Happiness

Kpemi, Ojufisintei Justinah

Adegoroye, Olufunke Adeola

ONE KADI, SHARIA COURT OF APPEAL, FCT ABUJA

Muhammad, Lawal Munir

All recommended candidates are expected to be sworn in after the approval of the NJC recommendations to the President and their respective State Governors.

Soji Oye, Esq.

Director, Information

 

 

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