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Lagos to close roads for 8 hours for Access Bank Lagos City Marathon

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The Lagos State Government has announced an eight-hour road closure and traffic diversion in preparation for the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 2025.

State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made the announcement on Tuesday, stating that the marathon will take place between 5:00 am and 1:00 pm.

Osiyemi explained that the marathon will commence at the National Stadium in Surulere and follow this route:

Ikorodu Road towards Anthony (Bertola)

Gbagada to the Third Mainland Bridge

Inbound Lagos Island through Dolphin Road

Alfred Rewane Road, Falomo Roundabout, and Bourdillon Road

Crossing the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge to Admiralty Way

Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Akin Adesola, and Ahmadu Bello Way, concluding at Eko Atlantic

To ensure safety and prevent unauthorized access to the race corridor, adjoining roads, junctions, and intersections will be blocked with concrete barriers. Traffic officials from LASTMA, NPF, FRSC, LSNC, and LAWMA will be stationed at strategic points.

The following alternative routes have been mapped out to ensure seamless commuting during the marathon:

From Ikeja: Use Ikorodu Road/Funsho Williams Avenue, connect to Eko Bridge, and proceed via Outer Marina.

From Badagry/Mile 2: Pass through Apapa via Orile, link Eko Bridge, and continue through Outer Marina.

From Surulere: Access the island via Iponri/Iganmu, linking Eko Bridge to Outer Marina.

From Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Mowe and environs): Take the Ojota Slip Road, connect Ikorodu Road, and continue through Funsho Williams Avenue to Eko Bridge.

From Okota: Use Mile 2/Orile, connecting to Eko Bridge and Outer Marina.

From Sango-Otta: Pass through Mushin, link Funsho Williams Avenue, and proceed to Eko Bridge.

From Epe-Lekki Expressway (Ajah and environs): Use Marwa Junction, connect Admiralty Way, and cross the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge.

From Lagos Island: Divert to Apongbon Bridge, then Eko Bridge, accessing Costain Roundabout, Iponri, and Bode Thomas.

Alternative: Drive through Victoria Island, link Independence Bridge, and proceed via Apongbon to Ijora-Olopa and Herbert Macaulay Road.

The Third Mainland Bridge will be closed to traffic heading towards Lagos Island but will remain open for motorists traveling to the Mainland.

Osiyemi reassured residents that traffic management officials will be deployed to minimize disruptions and urged the public to plan their trips accordingly by using alternative routes and other transportation options.

He called for patience, noting that the partial and total road closures are part of traffic management plans for the 10th Edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon.

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Aisha was divorced from Buhari before he died – Farooq Kperogi

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A Professor of Journalism and Emerging Media at Kennesaw State University, Farooq Kperogi, has alleged that Aisha was no longer married to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Kperogi made this claim in a post on his verified Facebook page on Wednesday.

According to him, Aisha had dropped Buhari as her surname and reverted to her maiden name, Halilu.

He further alleged that Aisha was reluctant to travel to the United Kingdom to care for Buhari when he became ill.

Kperogi was reacting to quotes attributed to Aisha, which claimed Buhari had asked her to seek forgiveness from Nigerians on his behalf.

Although Kperogi said he could not confirm the authenticity of the quotes, he maintained that the couple were no longer married.

He wrote: “They had divorced, and Aisha reverted to her maiden name, Aisha Halilu. If you paid close attention, you would notice that Aisha didn’t go to Daura when he retired to the town after leaving office.

“Buhari was also alone when he later relocated to Kaduna. In fact, when he fell ill and it was suggested that Aisha travel to London to care for him, she reportedly hesitated because she was no longer his wife.”

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Empowerment or Embarrassment? Abia Rep Member Hon. Ibe Okwara Sparks Backlash After Distributing Buckets to Women in His Constituency.

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In what was intended as a gesture of grassroots empowerment, the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has come under fire after distributing plastic buckets to women in his constituency as part of an empowerment programme.

The event, which took place in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, drew immediate reactions from both residents and social media users, many of whom described the gesture as “demeaning,” “insulting,” and a stark departure from the expectations of meaningful representation.

Photos from the event showed women, some elderly lining up to receive branded plastic buckets, sparking a flurry of criticism over what many perceived as a tone-deaf approach to empowerment in a region grappling with youth unemployment, poor infrastructure, and economic hardship.

“This is not empowerment; it’s embarrassment,” a resident of Elu Ohafia told our correspondent. “We sent a representative to fight for opportunities in Abuja, not to bring us buckets as if we are refugees.”

Another community youth leader questioned the priorities of the lawmaker: “With all the constituency funds allocated, is this the best Hon. Ibe Okwara can offer the women of Arochukwu and Ohafia? Is this how he plans to reduce poverty, one bucket at a time?”

The incident has reignited the ongoing debate over what constitutes meaningful empowerment in Nigeria’s political landscape. Critics argue that symbolic or tokenistic gestures have replaced genuine development efforts, with many elected officials resorting to the distribution of trivial items under the guise of empowerment.

Attempts to reach Hon. Ibe Okwara for comments were unsuccessful as of press time. However, aides close to the lawmaker defended the initiative, describing it as “a modest intervention aimed at reaching out to rural women with useful household items.”

Still, for many constituents, the optics of the event speak louder than the intention.

 

Political observers warn that such missteps may have long-term consequences, especially as constituents become increasingly vocal about demanding transparency, impact-driven representation, and measurable development.

 

As the 2027 elections approach, residents say they will no longer be pacified with handouts, but will demand leaders who can deliver policy-driven progress and tangible infrastructure.

“This is 2025,” a frustrated youth from Abam lamented. “We can’t be clapping for buckets anymore.”

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One dead, many missing in fresh herdsmen attacks on Benue communities

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Tragedy has struck Guma Local Government Area of Benue State following fresh attacks by armed herdsmen, leaving one person confirmed dead and several others missing.

Ekwutosblog gathered that the attackers invaded Tsekar village in Ukohol, Nyiev Council Ward, where a resident identified as Mr. Tyough William was killed.

In a related development, the armed herdsmen reportedly ambushed a group of Tiv travelers along the Yogbo-Gungu Aze road. The victims were said to be returning from Yogbo to Ortese community when the assailants struck.

According to local sources, one of the travelers, Mr. Udam Dogo, is still missing. Concern grew among relatives when calls to his phone were answered by an unknown herder, raising serious fears for his safety.

However, the total number of casualties and missing persons is yet to be officially confirmed.

When contacted, the Benue State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP. Udeme Edet, said she was not aware of the incident at the time of the report.

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