Felix Tshisekedi Sworn-In As DRC's New President!

Amidst controversy, and ensuing January 10, 2019 announcement, UDSP's Felix Tshisekedi was on Thursday, 24th January, 2019, sworn in as the new President of Democratic Republic of Congo. 

Newly sworn-in DRC President: Tshisekedi

Tshisekedi, succeeds Joseph Kabila, who had ruled DRC since 2001. 

Runner-up, Martin Fayulu's legal challenge, was thrown-out by the country's Constitutional Court, making way for Felix Tshisekedi, to emerge as President.

Felix Tshisekedi reportedly won the elections, with a 38.6% votes, to defeat Martin Fayulu (34.8%), and Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary (23.8%), in December 30th, 2018.

Malindo Air Confirms The Arrest Of Its Cabin Crew, Promises To Aid Investigation!

Following the arrest of its crew member, on arrival, at Melbourne International Airport, by the Australian Federal Police (AFP), on 7th January, 2019; Malindo Air has reiterated its readiness to corporate with all relevant authorities in Australia and Malaysia on the case. The Airline reaffirms it's commitment to ensuring safety and security of passengers.

According to reports, the arrested crew member, was believed to be a part of an international syndicate, which specialises in drug trafficking, using various Airline cabin crews.

  

Nigerian Police Gets New Boss!

The Nigerian Police Force's new Inspector-General, Abubakar Adamu, was recently decorated by President Muhammadu Buhari, in Nigeria's capital city, Abuja.

Geared Towards 2019 Polls: INEC Invites Nigerians For PVC Collection!

Nigeria's "Independent National Electoral Commission" (INEC) recently notified Nigerians, who registered to obtain their voters card, that between 16th - 21st January, 2019, the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) is expected to be ready for collection.

According to information made available, PVC collection point will be at the Ward/Registration Area from 9am-3pm local time.

Thereafter, the collection will be at INEC LGA offices across the nation, until February 8, 2019.

Abandoned Project At Ajah - Lekki, Poses Danger!

Pictures below, of an abandoned construction project just after the Jubilee Bridge at Ajah, Lekki Peninsula axis of Lagos State, poses danger to the public.

Bus Reform Initiative To Roll Out In March 2019!

Lagos 'Bus Reform Initiative', a project of the Akinwinmu Ambode led administration is expected to finally kick off in March, 2019.

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, while inspecting the assembling plant which equally serves as the temporary holding bay for 500 out of the 820 buses, at Awoyaya in Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos State, said the initiative was designed to inject 5,000 busses, modern terminals, facilities, ease of mobility for Lagos residents and boost the state's economy.

The initiative, if successfully implemented, is expected to "redefine public transportation" and make the state "globally competitive".

Sorry State of Awolowo Road Ikoyi, Tunnel!

Situation of this tunnel along Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos - Nigeria, needs the attention of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) as soon as possible.

Inside the tunnel

Back of the tunnel, turned to public toilet

Supposed entrance into the tunnel