Joseph Johnston

The governor of Lagos.

Lagos Government Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Traders Under Apongbon Bridge

On January 23, 2025, the Lagos State Government issued a 48-hour ultimatum to traders operating under the Apongbon Bridge and along drainage setbacks on Lagos Island, demanding their immediate relocation. This directive is part of the state’s broader urban regeneration initiative to improve infrastructure and address environmental challenges exacerbated by illegal trading activities. Reasons for…

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18 US States Sue Trump Over Executive Order Seeking to End Birthright Citizenship

18 states, the District of Columbia, and the city of San Francisco have filed a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump following his executive order ending birthright citizenship. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts on January 21, 2025, asserts that Trump’s actions violate the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which…

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ICPC Files Charges Against El-Rufai’s Ex-Aide for Alleged Money Laundering

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed a lawsuit against Jimi Lawal, a former aide to ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, on charges of money laundering and financial misappropriation. The charges were officially presented to the Federal High Court in Kaduna on January 15, 2025. Details of the Allegations According…

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Devastating Wildfires Ravage Los Angeles, Leaving a Trail of Destruction

A series of catastrophic wildfires has swept through the Los Angeles area, marking one of the most destructive fire seasons in California’s history. As of January 10, 2025, at least 10 people have lost their lives, and thousands of homes and structures have been consumed by flames, prompting widespread evacuations and significant emergency responses. Scale…

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Libya Expels 600 Nigeriens in ‘Dangerous and Traumatizing’ Desert Journey

In a recent and alarming development, approximately 613 Nigerien migrants were forcibly expelled from Libya and returned to Niger during a perilous journey across the Sahara Desert. The deportation has raised significant humanitarian concerns regarding the treatment of migrants in Libya and the harsh conditions they face during such expulsions. Details of the Deportation The…

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Ex-IGP Mike Okiro Withdraws from Ohanaeze Ndigbo Presidency Race Amid State of Origin Controversy

Former Inspector General of Police Mike Okiro has officially stepped down from the race for the position of President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-cultural organisation for the Igbo people. His withdrawal comes just a day before the scheduled election on January 10, 2025, and follows a court ruling that barred him from contesting due…

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