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Acropolis Dance: Lagos to close major Island road for 9 days
Acropolis Dance: Lagos to close major Island road for 9 days
The Lagos State Government has announced the full closure of J Randle Road, Onikan, for nine days starting Saturday, October 26, 2024, to facilitate the Afropolis Dance Event.
The event, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, will run non-stop until Sunday, November 3, 2024, with activities taking place 24 hours daily throughout the period.
The disclosure was contained in a statement by Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, as seen on the official X account of the ministry on Wednesday.
The road closure will affect the stretch of J Randle Road between Lagos City Mall and the National Museum, up to the Onikan Roundabout.
“The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan for the forthcoming Afropolis Dance Event. The event, which is organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, is scheduled for a duration of Nine (9) Days starting from Saturday 26th October 2024 to Sunday 3rd November 2024 and lasting 24 hours daily.
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“Consequently, there will be a full Road Closure of J Randle Road, Onikan Lagos between Lagos City Mall and National Museum before Onikan Roundabout for the event,” the statement read in part.
The statement noted that the commissioner advised motorists to use alternative routes during the closure to minimize disruptions. Motorists are implored to be patient as this traffic diversion plan is part of the event management for the (AFROPOLIS) LAGOS 2024.
Recommended routes for motorists
The statement advised motorists to use the following alternative routes to ease traffic during the event:
- From Awolowo Road to Tafawa Balewa Square: Turn left at Onikan Roundabout, connect to King George V Road, and proceed through the Marina Exit to access Force Road, leading to Tafawa Balewa Road.
- From Outer Marina to Awolowo Road: Take a left into Force Road, link with Tafawa Balewa Road, and follow Old Defence Road to reach Tafawa Balewa Square, Macarthy Street, and Onikan Road, which connects back to Awolowo Road.
- From Third Mainland Bridge/Ring Road to Awolowo Road: Merge into Force Road, link with Tafawa Balewa Road, and follow Old Defence Road to access Tafawa Balewa Square, Macarthy Street, and Onikan Road before continuing toward Awolowo Road.
- From Awolowo Road to Tafawa Balewa Square: Proceed straight through Onikan Roundabout to complete the journey without diversion.
Motorists are encouraged to cooperate with traffic officials and follow the recommended routes to ensure smooth movement throughout the event.
Acropolis Dance: Lagos to close major Island road for 9 days
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Lagos communities face 4-month blackout, power firm alerts
Lagos communities face 4-month blackout, power firm alerts
Thousands of residents and businesses in some communities in Lagos are set for a prolonged power outage as the power authorities begin a major overhaul of a critical electricity facility in the affected areas.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in partnership with Ikeja Electric, says it will commence rehabilitation works on the 132kV Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) at the Amuwo Transmission Station of Lagos.
According to a statement released by Ikeja Electric on Wednesday, the exercise will kick off on March 19, 2026, and run through July 30, 2026 — a period of over four months.
The companies said the project was designed to upgrade aging infrastructure and improve the long-term stability of electricity supply across the affected communities. However, the short-term impact is expected to be significant.
Areas likely to bear the brunt are Old Ojo Road and Ijesha Express (served by the 11-Amuwo INJ-T1 feeder), Jakande 1 and 2 (11-Amuwo INJ-T2), as well as Amukoko and parts of Hongxing linked to the 33kV Amuwo TCN lines.
“Please be informed that rehabilitation and maintenance works on the 132kV GIS substation at the Amuwo Transmission Station will commence on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and are expected to continue until Thursday, July 30, 2026.
“During this period, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and Ikeja Electric will work collaboratively to minimise the impact of the project on customers served by the following feeders,” the statement read.
The utility firms appealed for patience, insisting the temporary hardship is necessary to deliver a more reliable and efficient electricity network in the long run.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu royal reception in UK
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Sowore Wins Legal Victory as Court Dismisses Egbetokun Cyberbullying Case
Sowore Wins Legal Victory as Court Dismisses Egbetokun Cyberbullying Case
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the cyberbullying charges filed against former presidential candidate and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore by former Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, citing lack of diligent prosecution by the police. The ruling marks a major victory for Sowore and is seen as a reinforcement of due process and the rule of law in Nigeria.
The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/23/2025, originated from complaints that Sowore used his verified X handle to publish statements against the then IGP, calling him “illegal IGP Kayode Egbetokun.” Prosecutors alleged that the messages were false and intended to incite public disorder. Specific counts cited alleged violations of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, ETC) Act, 2015, as amended in 2024, including messages tagged to the verified Nigeria Police Force account and statements suggesting that Egbetokun would make the next #ENDSARS inevitable.
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Sowore’s legal team, led by Marshall Abubakar, applied for dismissal on the grounds that the police had not actively pursued the case since Sowore’s arraignment in January 2025, and that the delay violated Section 351 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA). During proceedings on Tuesday, the prosecution requested a short recess for its lead counsel to appear, but the defense opposed it, insisting that the prolonged inaction warranted outright dismissal.
Justice Musa Liman, in delivering the judgment, agreed with the defense, noting that the police failed to diligently prosecute the case, resulting in its dismissal. He formally struck out the charges, stating:
“The charge FHC/ABJ/CR/23/2025 is struck out and accordingly dismissed.”
Supporters of Sowore welcomed the ruling, highlighting concerns that cybercrime and defamation laws have occasionally been misapplied to target activists and limit freedom of expression in Nigeria. The dismissal underscores the importance of judicial accountability and adherence to due process in prosecuting high-profile cases.
Sowore Wins Legal Victory as Court Dismisses Egbetokun Cyberbullying Case
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