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Lagos Hot Spot Turns into Robbers’ Den Amid Deplorable Road Conditions
The deplorable state of roads at Doyin, Orile Iganmu, in Lagos has given rise to a troubling trend of traffic robberies, causing distress among commuters who fall victim to the activities of miscreants taking advantage of the situation. The road has been in a dilapidated condition for over four months, with little progress made by the state government towards its repair.
The once bustling axis of Lagos State has now become a nightmare for motorists, as teenage robbers armed with dangerous weapons roam the area. The absence of effective police presence has allowed these daredevils to operate freely both day and night.
The criminals exploit the worsening traffic gridlock caused by the severely damaged road near Orile Market. Long queues stretch from the top of the bridge, extending from the National Theatre down to Doyin bus stop, just a short distance away from the busy Orile market.
Deep craters deliberately dug by the hoodlums on the main road at Doyin bus stop cause further delays for vehicles, enabling the attackers to target unsuspecting motorists stuck in the gridlock. At night, the criminals use hoes and diggers to destroy the road, disappearing afterward only to reemerge during traffic jams and prey on motorists.
Reports indicate that the robbers operate in groups of tens or twenties, brutally attacking motorists caught in the traffic build-up. Shockingly, truck drivers are exempted from their attacks, but the robbers threaten them against intervening during their operations.
Numerous commuters and motorists have fallen victim to these criminals, losing valuable possessions like phones, jewelry, and other personal items. Some have been shot and wounded, while others face attacks with dangerous weapons.
The criminal activities are mostly perpetrated by teenage cult group members who fight for dominance after robbing motorists along the bridge. The streets most affected by this menace include Memudu, Ipaja, Igbehinadun, Savage, Chemist Bus stop, Coker Bridge, Alagba, Ojuafeje Adeleye, among others.
Despite the criminal activities being carried out openly, police presence in the area seems to be ineffective. The hoodlums operate with impunity, leading to incidents like the attack on Orile Police Station during the EndSARS protests.
Residents and commuters, living in fear due to the rising crime rate, are calling on the government to take immediate action in fixing the bad portion of the road. They believe that improving the road conditions will help alleviate the traffic gridlock and reduce opportunities for miscreants to rob motorists.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain the status quo in a dispute over the party’s candidates emerging from the Benue State APC primaries for the 2027 general election.
The order was made on Thursday by Justice Inyang Ekwo during proceedings in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1429/2026, filed by Engr. Sesugh Akaagba and other aggrieved APC candidates from Benue State against the APC and INEC.
The plaintiffs had, through an ex parte motion filed on July 5, 2026, sought six interim reliefs, including an order restraining the APC from substituting its validly nominated candidates in Benue State through its June 29, 2026 correspondence, or any subsequent communication, to INEC, pending determination of the substantive suit.
They also sought an order compelling the APC to immediately transmit to INEC the names of candidates validly nominated during the primaries monitored by the electoral commission.
When the matter first came up on July 8, 2026, the court declined to grant the interim application immediately, directing both APC and INEC to appear and respond before any decision was taken. The matter was adjourned to July 16.
At Thursday’s proceedings, counsel representing the APC and INEC were present in court, while the plaintiffs were represented by Mohammed Ndarani, SAN, alongside his legal team.
In his ruling, Justice Ekwo held that since issues had been joined by the parties particularly with INEC now before the court, the defendants were required by law to preserve the subject matter of the litigation pending determination of the substantive suit.
When counsel to the plaintiffs urged the court to caution APC and INEC against taking any further action that could affect the disputed list of candidates, the judge responded that it was “not a matter of advice but of law,” stressing that the defendants were bound to maintain the status quo.
The court consequently restrained APC and INEC from taking any action capable of altering the disputed list of candidates pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.
The defendants did not object to the restraining order.
At the commencement of proceedings, the court noted that all parties had voluntarily submitted to its jurisdiction by duly filing and exchanging their respective processes.
It held that there was no procedural or jurisdictional impediment to the expeditious determination of the substantive action, and directed that the matter be heard without further delay.
In furtherance of the objective of preserving the res and safeguarding the efficacy of the judicial process, the court ordered all parties to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and final determination of the substantive suit, restraining any act or omission capable of prejudicing the rights of the parties or rendering the proceedings nugatory.
The court further directed that INEC be served forthwith with the originating and all consequential processes.
The effect of the subsisting order is that INEC is restrained from tampering with the existing list of candidates pending final determination of the suit, and from receiving, recognising, or acting upon any purported substituted list of National Assembly candidates from Benue State submitted by the APC.
The matter was adjourned to July 21, 2026, for hearing of the substantive suit.
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and former First Lady Patience Ibifaka Jonathan recently celebrated a significant family milestone as they attended the graduation ceremony of their son, Ariara Goodluck Jonathan, at Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom.
The proud parents joined family members and well-wishers to witness Ariara receive his degree, marking the successful completion of his academic programme. The occasion was filled with joy as the Jonathan family commemorated the achievement, highlighting the importance they place on education and personal development.
The graduation ceremony attracted warm congratulatory messages from friends, associates, and admirers, who wished the graduate continued success in his future endeavours.
The Following names joined the political family of Sen. Dr. George Akume today after leaving the sinking Alia ship .
Under the leadership of Barr. Emmanuel Jime .
The are ;
Chief Nelson Alapa
Douglas pepe SAN senatorial Aspirant zone A,
Engr Peter Ashiekaa
QS Clement Beetseh
Former commissioners
Joy Luga
Ann itodo
Barr martins Shaagee
Miss Dorcas
Prof Usar Joseh
Prof Cephas Tushima
Chief Patrick Idoko
Hon Patience Akor
Hon Fred Idoko
Hon Lawrence Ekpo Onoja Jnr
Hon Andrew Abah
Hon Agbo Innocent Ikwumonu
Hon Simon Omachoko
Hon David Egboja
Dr John Garba
Among together,
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