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Lagos Redline Rail Major Economic Boost – CSO Hails Gov. Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been commended by a good governance civil society group for the actualization and commencement of the Red Line train service, describing the infrastructural milestone as a major economic boost in the state.
Convener, Transparency Initiative Project Yemen Ngutor, gave the remarks during a press conference on Thursday in Lagos, stressing that the train service connecting Agbado to Lagos Mainland, would boost economic activities in the area and other places on the corridor.
While praising the Governor for yet another monumental achievement in developing Nigeria’s commercial capital, Ngutor disclosed that the capacity of Sanwo-Olu to deliver good governance has never been in doubt, hence the reason several civil society groups are solidly behind him.
“We knew this day would come, we didn’t have any iota of doubt about it.
“Kudos to Gov. Sanwo-Olu because he did not stop what his predecessors had done before he came
“The Red Line passenger train service would bring a new level of development to the state in general, it will boost the economy.
“Mass transit is the way to go. Our roads are heavily tasked. Our roads are heavily used. So, in Lagos State, we need interconnectivity.
“The train service, starting from Agbado to Oyingbo, is the answer to the perennial traffic congestion on this corridor. If you look at our roads here, it is terrible because of heavy vehicular movements.
“Now, people from Agbado can go faster by train than those using the road, for those at Ojokoro, they can simply park their vehicles and travel by train to the Mainland and Island,” Ngutor stated.
Meanwhile, following the Lagos Red Line Rail commencement of full commercial operation on Tuesday, Gov. Sanwo-Olu warned against vandalism, lamenting that he did not know why anyone would want to remove useful materials on the train.
Speaking on the commencement of the train operation earlier, Sanwo-Olu, in a statement, said, “We’re on a mission to keep Lagos moving, and the Red Line is a key part of our vision to create a seamlessly connected city. It is also our second rail system to become operational in less than two years.”
Spanning 27 kilometers, the Red Line has eight stations at Oyingbo, Yaba, Mushin, Oshodi, Ikeja, Agege, Iju, and Agbado.
The train service is projected to move about 500,000 Lagosians daily who would be making use Lagos Cowry Card for payment.
According to prices rolled out by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority on Monday, Agege to Ikeja costs N500.
Other prices are: Agbado-Iju to Agege (N500), Agege to Oshodi (N1,000), Agege to Mushin (N1,000), Agege – Yaba (N1,000), Agege – Oyingbo (N1,000); Ikeja – Oshodi (N500), Oshodi – Mushin (N500), Mushin – Yaba (N500), Yaba – Oyingbo (N500), and Agbado – Oyingbo (N1,500).
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London Property Dispute Exposes Alleged Corruption, Forgery by Nigerian Politician and Lawyer
By Hassan Taiye
A recent judgment by the UK’s First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has shed light on a complex web of alleged corruption and forgery involving a Nigerian politician and a senior lawyer. The case revolves around a disputed property in North London, valued at 79 Randall Avenue.
The property was purchased in 1993 under the name “Tali Shani,” which is allegedly an alias for late General Jeremiah Useni, a powerful member of the Abacha regime. Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, claimed the property was gifted to him by “Mr. Tali Shani” in 2021 as payment for legal services. However, the tribunal dismissed this claim, describing it as “fabricated” and “fraudulent.”
The tribunal’s ruling highlights the alleged involvement of Ozekhome and his associates in fabricating documents, including a Nigerian passport, National Identification Number (NIN), and Tax Identification Number (TIN). The NIN was reportedly created remotely from Monaco using a non-compliant photograph and bypassing biometric requirements ¹.
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate Ozekhome and others over alleged fraud, forgery, and unlawful attempt to acquire the London property. The ICPC has launched an investigation, and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has also taken notice of the case ²
Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN Senior lawyer accused of forgery and attempting to acquire the property through fraudulent means.
General Jeremiah Useni Late Nigerian General allegedly behind the purchase of the property under the alias “Tali Shani.”
Osilama Ozekhome*: Ozekhome’s son, implicated in the alleged forgery and fraud.
L-r Senate Committee Chairman on Appropriation, Solomon Adeola; Senate Deputy Whip, Onyekachi Nweboyin; Former Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; Senator Sharafadeen Ali; Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau; Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele; Senate Whip Tahir Monguno and Senate Committee Chairman on Financial Institutions, Tokunbo Abiru, after resumption of plenary yesterday. Photo: Senate President’s Office
By: Fabian Apechihin
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet amid a growing controversy surrounding his academic credentials.
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga confirmed Nnaji’s resignation in a statement issued late Tuesday.
Nnaji’s exit follows mounting allegations that his academic certificates were forged. Investigations revealed that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), disowned the Bachelor of Science degree he claimed to possess, stating that he never completed his studies at the institution and was therefore not issued any certificate.
According to UNN Vice-Chancellor Prof. Simon U. Ortuanya, Nnaji was admitted in 1981 but failed to meet the requirements for graduation.
In a related development, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) reportedly disowned the certificate of national service presented by Nnaji, describing it as fake.
His resignation marks the latest in a series of controversies to hit the Tinubu administration over questions of integrity and accountability among public officials.
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