Gridlock Returns To Inwards Ajah At Lekki-Epe Express Way!

Despite the construction of Jubilee Bridge at Ajah area to avert traffic at the busy Lekki-Epe express way, gridlock appeared to have returned to Ikota/Ilaje bus-stop axis. Pictures below, taken in the evening of Thursday, June 14, 2018  show the situation inward Ilaje bus-stop from Ikota area. 

Lekki-Epe Express Way, by Ikota, inward Ilaje bus-stop

One of the reasons for this 'traffic return' Roving Informant gathered, is the bad state of the Ikota- Lekki Scheme 11- Ogombo road alternative route. 

...See link below, to previous publication on the need for alternative route in Lekki area of Lagos state.

http://rovinginformant.blogspot.com/2017/06/roving-informant.html

The 'alternative-route' is supposed to divert vehicles headed to Lekki-Scheme 11 area, Abraham Adesanya, Ogombo, even Shongotedo and beyond, while making the express-way free for those headed to Ado-Road, Badore, Thomas Estate areas...and heavy duty trucks, vans and pick-ups.

Lekki-Epe Express Way, by Ikota, inward Ilaje bus-stop

With the teeming population of the ever-growing Lekki axis of Lagos State, the need for alternative routes, and a major Beach-Road can not be over emphasised. It is hoped that with persistent clamour, the authorities will consider making 'alternative-route' project a reality.

Operation Clear The Drainage: Flood Swallowing Up Lagos Markets!

This is Ultra Mordern Market Ajah, Lekki area of Lagos state, Nigeria. As seen on Wednesday morning, June 13, 2018. Result of years of uncleared drainage has resulted in flood, bringing businesses almost to a halt whenever it rains. 

Ultra Modern Market Ajah, Lekki-Lagos

Ultra Modern Market Ajah, Lekki-Lagos

This is once again, a call to relevant authorities and sundry to do the needful...clear the drainage.

Click on link to read previous stories on drainage. http://rovinginformant.blogspot.com/2016/11/drainage-clearance-needs-waste-disposal.html

Nigeria Sign Agreements on Regional Gas Pipeline, Chemical Plant, Agricultural Training With Morocco!

Nigeria and the Kingdom of Morocco among two other agreements, signed a Regional Gas pipeline Agreement on Monday, May 11, 2018, in Rabat, Morocco's capital city.

                                        

The Regional Gas pipeline Agreement is expected to enable Nigeria provide gas to other West-African countries, and to Morocco and Europe.

The feasibility study of the pipeline-agreement was signed by the Group General Manager, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr Farouq Said Garba, and Mrs Amina Benkhadra, Director General of the National Office of Hydrocarbon and Mines. The agreement is expected to be concluded by July 2018.

According to a statement signed by Senior Special Assistance to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, "The construction of the pipeline will be phased and based on increasing needs of the countries crossed, and Europe, for the period of 25 years.

The Nigeria Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP), designed to be 5,660km long, will reduce gas flaring in Nigeria and encourage diversification of energy resources in the country, while cutting down poverty through the creation of more job opportunities.

The NMGP will further encourage utilisation of gas in the sub-region for cooking, and discourage desertification". The statement read.

Other agreements signed were the Memorandom of Understanding for the development of a chemical plant in Nigeria for producing ammonia and its derivatives, signed by the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Nigeria Sovereign Wealth Authority, Mr Uche Orji and the Chief Executive Officer of the Office of the Management of Phosphate in Morocco, Mr Mostafa Terrab. 

The Cooperation Agreement on Vocational Training and Technical Supervision, was signed by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh and his Moroccan counterpart, Mr Aziz Akhannouch. This agreement is expected to boost skills on better management of agricultural outfits in Nigeria.

After witnessing the agreements signing, Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari and King of Morocco, His Majesty King Mohammed V1, proceeded to a meeting which focused on strengthening economic relations in gas resource development, global investments and agricultural training and management.

President Muhamadu Buhari is on a two-day official visit to The Kingdom of Morocco.

House-Boy Arrested, Confessed To Killing Naval Officer To Cover-Up Lorraine Onye's Murder!

Investigation into the murder of 22- year-old Lorraine Onye, who was initially reportedly murdered by her boy friend, a Naval officer identified as Lt. Abubakar, Yahaya Yusuf, in May, 2018, in Naval Quaters, Borokiri, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, recently took a new turn.

At the time the body of the deceased was discovered a few days after the murder, hidden inside a foam in the suspects room; it was reported that Lorraine was killed by her boyfriend,  Lt. Abubakar, during an argument over Lorraine's refusal to accept a break-up in their relationship. It was alleged that the suspect fled the country after the heinous need. 

However, investigation reportedly conducted by operatives of the IGP-Intelligence Response Team revealed that Lt. Abubakar's house-boy, 28 year-old Taddues Jaja upon his arrest, confessed to killing the late Ms Lorraine Onye during an argument.

The Intelligence Team reported that the new-suspect, Taddues Jaja confessed that after killing Lorraine, he went ahead to kill an unsuspecting Lt. Abubakar, by poisoning his drink with a drug known as Talen, to cover-up his track. 

According to the report, Taddues Jaja, drove the life-less body of Lt. Abubakar to a forest in Ubima, Ikwere Local government area, Rivers State, where he reportedly burnt the body. 

It was reported that the suspect led the investigating team to a location where the remains, believed to be that of Lt Abubakar, Yahaya Yusuf was discovered burnt beyond recognition. With the aid of a Pathologist, the remains was recovered and deposited at the University of Port-Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) Morgue. 

The investigating team reportedly recovered a white coloured Turbo Hyundai,  with registration Number: ASB- 512 AG, said to have belonged to Lt Abubakar, Yahaya Yusuf, where the suspect sold it to a buyer in Benin - City, southern Nigeria.  A mobile hand-set which belonged to Lt. Abubakar, Yahaya Yusuf was also recovered from another buyer in Port-Harcourt.

The late Lorraine Onye was reported to be a 300 level, Educational Foundation student at the Rivers State University, Diobu, Port-Harcourt.

There is need for Forensic analysis performed on recovered remains believed to be that of Lt Abubakar, Yahaya Yusuf, in order to strengthen this investigation.

Presenting The Newest Royale Couple!

Newly married couple, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, after tying the knot at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Berkshire.

The bride wore a custom Givenchy Haute Couture by Clare Waight Keller.

Duke and Duchess of Sussex departs Windsor Castle, for their evening wedding reception hosted by the Prince of Wales at Frogmore House.

Duchess of Sussex, as seen above is wearing Stella McCartney.

Congratulations and happy married life  to the newly wedded Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

WHO Raise To Help Stop Spread Of EVD In DRC!

Dreaded Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) reportedly broke out in Bikoro, Equateur Province, North-west region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to reports from Congo's Ministry of Health, on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, about 17 deaths have so far been recorded and two confirmed cases.

According to the Health Ministry, two out of five samples collected at the Institut Natinal de Recharche Biomedicale (INRB), Kinshasa, from patients, tested positive for Ebola Virus Disease.

More samples are reportedly being collected for testing, Government of DRC told WHO.

World Health Organisation (WHO) in a statement says it is working "closely with the Government of the DRC to rapidly scale up its operations and mobilize health partners using the model of a successful response to a similar EVD outbreak in 2017."

To curb further spread of the EVD to neighbouring provinces and countries, , WHO reportedly released financial aid to the tune of US$1 million, from its contingency Fund for Emergencies to support response activities for the next three months, with 

President Buhari Leaves For London On Medical Appointment!

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari will on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, embark on a four-day trip to the United Kingdom, to keep an appointment with his doctor.

President Muhammadu Buhari

This was disclosed in the President's Tweeter handle which read: "I will be travelling to the United Kingdom tomorrow, to see my doctor, at his request.

will be away four four days; back in Abuja on Saturday, May 12."

Information made available further disclosed that on his return, President Buhari will on May 14 and 15 go on a two-day State visit to Jigawa. 

Jigawa visit was reportedly initially postponed  because of  the All Progressives Congress (APC) Congress.