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Court dismisses suit against Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project

A lawsuit challenging the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project has been dismissed by the Federal High Court due to lack of jurisdiction and subsequently transferred to the Lagos State High Court for adjudication. The case, numbered FHC/L/CS/1488/2024, was filed by Chief Saheed Olukosi (Akogun of Okun-Ajah Community), Noibi Issa Afolayan, Yussuf Odunuga Sulaiman, Olufemi Fasehun, and
Court dismisses suit against Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project

A lawsuit challenging the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project has been dismissed by the Federal High Court due to lack of jurisdiction and subsequently transferred to the Lagos State High Court for adjudication.

The case, numbered FHC/L/CS/1488/2024, was filed by Chief Saheed Olukosi (Akogun of Okun-Ajah Community), Noibi Issa Afolayan, Yussuf Odunuga Sulaiman, Olufemi Fasehun, and Adeola Tokunbo.

Representing the Okun-Ajah community and affected property owners in Eti-Osa Local Government Area, the plaintiffs argued that the road project encroached on their land and sought legal redress.

Their legal representatives, A.O. Ajiboye and E.C. Okorie, urged the court to nullify the alleged encroachment, cancel the road’s design and plans affecting their land, and restrain the first, second, third, and ninth defendants from trespassing or diverting the construction. They also sought compensation for trespass.

However, the defendants, which include the Minister of Works, Dr. Dave Umahi, and Hitech Construction Limited, countered the claims. Their legal team — Prof. J.O. Olatoke (SAN), Y.A.H. Ruba (SAN), Roy U. Nwaeze (SAN), and Ibukun Fasoro — filed a preliminary objection, arguing that the Federal High Court lacked jurisdiction over the matter. Their objection was supported by a seven-point affidavit.

In response, the plaintiffs submitted an 11-paragraph counter-affidavit, but the court ultimately ruled in favor of the defendants.

The ruling, delivered on the objections of the defendants, upheld their position that the Federal High Court lacked jurisdiction. However, instead of striking out the case entirely, the judge invoked Section 22(2) of the Federal High Court Act, which allows for case transfers to the appropriate court.

“Coming from the foregoing, the issues in the two NPO of the first to third defendants and that of the ninth defendant are resolved in favour of the objectors against the plaintiffs,” the ruling stated.

The court affirmed: “The objections of the first to third and ninth defendants/objectors are therefore sustained. This court has no jurisdiction to adjudicate over the subject matter in this case.”

Consequently, the case has been transferred to the Lagos State High Court for further legal proceedings.

The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, a 700-kilometre infrastructure project under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, has been at the centre of controversy regarding land acquisition, execution and cost transparency.

In November 2024, Minister of Works David Umahi disclosed that the cost per kilometre of the project stands at ₦4 billion, refuting claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that each kilometre would cost ₦8 billion.

Further fuelling public scepticism, reports emerged in March 2025 that journalists were denied access to the construction site of the ₦15 trillion project. Security personnel, allegedly acting on instructions from the project’s contractor, Hitech Construction Company, prevented media representatives from inspecting the progress, raising fresh concerns about transparency, funding and environmental impact.

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BREAKING: Suspicious package found near White House day after Trump imposed tariffs

Law enforcement is currently responding to reports of a suspicious package near the White House. The area has been secured, and specialized units are on-site to assess the situation. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the vicinity until further notice. The section between 15th and 17th streets is completely shut down. The bomb squad
BREAKING: Suspicious package found near White House day after Trump imposed tariffs

Law enforcement is currently responding to reports of a suspicious package near the White House.

The area has been secured, and specialized units are on-site to assess the situation.

Authorities are urging the public to avoid the vicinity until further notice.

The section between 15th and 17th streets is completely shut down.

The bomb squad is now examining a suspicious package discovered in a dumpster nearby.

The package was found about 500 meters from the White House. President Donald Trump is currently in residence.

This is coming a day after Trump imposed tariffs on several countries, including US allies.

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David Umahi arrives in Lagos for urgent intervention on Independence Bridge rehabilitation

The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has arrived in Lagos to evaluate the ongoing rehabilitation of the Independence Bridge and implement urgent measures to mitigate the severe traffic congestion resulting from its temporary closure. Following reports of structural distress, Umahi had previously ordered repairs on the bridge, leading to its closure. However, the ensuing
David Umahi arrives in Lagos for urgent intervention on Independence Bridge rehabilitation

The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has arrived in Lagos to evaluate the ongoing rehabilitation of the Independence Bridge and implement urgent measures to mitigate the severe traffic congestion resulting from its temporary closure.

Following reports of structural distress, Umahi had previously ordered repairs on the bridge, leading to its closure. However, the ensuing gridlock necessitated swift intervention to alleviate the disruption faced by commuters.

A statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media, Orji Uchenna Orji, confirmed the minister’s arrival, highlighting his commitment to addressing the situation.

“Less than 24 hours after the sad traffic experience on the Independence Bridge in Lagos, the Honourable Minister of Works, His Excellency, Sen. Engr. Nweze David Umahi CON, has arrived in Lagos to assess the situation with a view to providing immediate and permanent intervention,” the statement read.

It also noted that on April 2, 2025, Umahi directed the immediate reopening of the bridge to ease the burden on Lagos residents.

Providing further details, the Controller of Works for Lagos State, Engr. Olukorode Kesha, stated that efforts were underway to ensure the bridge could safely accommodate traffic again.

“The minister has instructed us to reopen the bridge. However, some sections sustained damage during repairs, and we are currently implementing remedial measures,” Kesha explained in a telephone interview.

He further assured, He added, “We are working overnight to fix the affected sections. The damage is extensive, but all hands are on deck to ensure the bridge is open to traffic as soon as possible.”

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Seven die as migrant boat sinks off Greek island

About seven migrants including a boy, a girl and two women, died on Thursday when their boat sank off the Greek island of Lesbos. According to Greece’s coastguard, the boat was detected by a patrolling coastguard vessel at about 2 a.m. (2300 GMT) north of Lesbos. A coastguard official said 23 migrants have so far
Seven die as migrant boat sinks off Greek island

About seven migrants including a boy, a girl and two women, died on Thursday when their boat sank off the Greek island of Lesbos.

According to Greece’s coastguard, the boat was detected by a patrolling coastguard vessel at about 2 a.m. (2300 GMT) north of Lesbos.

A coastguard official said 23 migrants have so far been rescued and a search and rescue operation was still ongoing.

At the time of filing this report, it was not immediately clear how many people may have been on the boat.

DAILY POST reports that Greece, in the southeast corner of the European Union, has long been a favoured gateway to Europe for migrants and refugees from the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

In 2015 nearly 1 million people landed on its islands.

Last year, at least 54,000 migrants reached Greece, the second largest number in southern Europe behind Italy.

According to data from the UN refugee agency UNHCR, the vast majority of them arrived by sea.

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Tariffs: French President calls for suspension of investment in US

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called urged European companies to suspend planned investment in the United States after President Donald Trump announced sweeping global tariffs on American imports. Macron made this call during a meeting with French industry representatives. “I think what’s important, and that’s all the work that must be done by sector,
Tariffs: French President calls for suspension of investment in US

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called urged European companies to suspend planned investment in the United States after President Donald Trump announced sweeping global tariffs on American imports.

Macron made this call during a meeting with French industry representatives.

“I think what’s important, and that’s all the work that must be done by sector, that the investments to come or investments announced in recent weeks should be suspended until things are clarified with the United States,” he said
The French leader said no response had been ruled out yet and suggested using the anti-coercion mechanism, responses targeting digital services and looking at financing mechanisms of the U.S. economy.

He further stated that the response to the reciprocal tariffs would be more massive than its earlier retaliation to US steel and aluminum tariffs.

Macron described the tariffs as brutal and unfounded and a shock for international trade, and that Europe must respond industry by industry.

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I’m healthier than those wishing me death – Wike declares

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike on Thursday declared that he is healthier than those wishing him dead. Wike also vowed to signed the condolence letters of those behind the rumours of his death. Several posts on the social media had claimed that Wike collapsed last week and was flown to
I’m healthier than those wishing me death – Wike declares

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike on Thursday declared that he is healthier than those wishing him dead.

Wike also vowed to signed the condolence letters of those behind the rumours of his death.

Several posts on the social media had claimed that Wike collapsed last week and was flown to France for treatment.

The minister had dismissed the claims, stressing that they were the handiwork of baseless politicians.

Addressing journalists in Abuja on Thursday after inspecting some projects, Wike insisted that he met with President Bola Tinubu twice last week amid the claims of his collapse.

“The day Mr President broke Iftar during his birthday, I was there and the next day, I led Abuja residents to pay Sallah homage.

“I see all those stories, this is politics but we have thick skin so those things don’t bother us. We are never distracted but focused on our jobs.

“I thank Nigerians for being worried. People should not wish their fellow human beings such things.

“We know that we will all die one day and nobody will remain in this world forever, it’s only God that will say the day you will die.

“Don’t bother yourselves, I’m healthier than most of them and I will write their condolence letters, I can assure you of that.”

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Niger Republic did not withdraw from MNJTF – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports of Niger Republic’s withdrawal from the Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, stating that such a move would have serious security implications. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, addressed the media on Thursday in Abuja, emphasising the critical role of the MNJTF in regional security. He stressed
Niger Republic did not withdraw from MNJTF – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports of Niger Republic’s withdrawal from the Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, stating that such a move would have serious security implications.

The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, addressed the media on Thursday in Abuja, emphasising the critical role of the MNJTF in regional security.

He stressed that efforts must be made to prevent any member state from leaving.

“I believe this issue has been a topic of discussion over the past few months, particularly after some ECOWAS members decided to form an alliance.

“However, the Multinational Joint Task Force was established by the Lake Chad Commission countries to address shared security concerns.

“Nigeria has made significant efforts to ensure the sustainability of this task force.

“However, if any member decides to withdraw, the implications will be significant. The synergy we rely on may no longer exist.

“It is not in our interest for any country to leave because their challenges also affect us. A withdrawal creates a gap and weakens the strength of the contingent from that country.

“Therefore, efforts must be made to prevent such a situation. We will continue to monitor the situation and, as always, provide further updates when necessary,” he said.

He also responded to concerns about the military’s operations, dismissing claims that efforts against terrorists, cattle rustlers, and herders had been scaled back.

He reaffirmed that operations remained ongoing and that high-value targets, such as notorious terrorist leader Bello Turji, were still being pursued.

Addressing concerns about the welfare of troops, Kangye assured the public that soldiers wounded in action were well taken care of.

“The military has provided housing for those who cannot return to active service, and senior officers frequently visit wounded troops both on the frontlines and in hospitals.

“Some soldiers requiring advanced treatment have been flown to countries like Egypt, Turkey, and India,” he said.

Niger Republic did not withdraw from MNJTF – DHQ