Bertram Nwannekanma

Lagos

Senior Journalist at The Guardian (Nigeria)

born date, December 3, Email, [email protected] a conscientious journalist based in

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Articles

Flooding: Lagos sets up pumping station to relieve residents

2 weeks ago | guardian.ng | John DOE |Jimisayo Opanuga |Bertram Nwannekanma

[adsense ad_id="inarticle"]By Bertram NwannekanmaThe Lagos State Government on Thursday began remedial measures against flooding by establishing a pumping station at Adeniji Adele Underbridge. The aim is to remove stormwater in Aroloya Street, Ojo-Giwa, Binuyo, Oroyinyin, and other areas in Lagos Island affected by flooding due to ongoing construction.
Ubani seeks intervention on abandoned Ikwuano-Ikot Ekpene Road project

2 weeks ago | staging.guardian.ng | John DOE |Bertram Nwannekanma

Former second vice President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr Monday Ubani (SAN), has asked President Bola Tinubu to see to the rehabilitation of the abandoned Ikwuano-Ikot Ekpene Road. The learned silk in the letter dated, April 7, and copied to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, called on President Tinubu for his urgent intervention. He lamented that the road was ‘regrettably abandoned after several years of false hopes.
Group seeks arrest of proponents of reprisal

2 weeks ago | nigeriaworld.com | Bertram Nwannekanma

• Says reprisal could lead to civil war Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the Department of State Services(DSS) and the National Security Adviser to fish out the miscreants and outlaws in Northern Nigeria who are making videos on social media calling for Northern Muslims to attack Christians and Southerners living in the North .
Sokoto govt working to revive moribund industries - Governor

3 weeks ago | guardian.ng | Bertram Nwannekanma |Anthony Ufoh

Sokoto State governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has said his administration is working hard to ensure that all the moribund industries in the state are revived. He made this known when he received the members of Sokoto State Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, who paid him sallah homage.
Commuters groan as Lagos bridge repairs commence, worsen traffic

3 weeks ago | guardian.ng | Bertram Nwannekanma

It was a horrendous experience for Lagos residents yesterday, who were resuming work after the two-day Sallah holiday following the commencement of repairs on Independence Bridge. The Federal Government had earlier announced the closure to enable repair work on the Bridge, which links Victoria Island to Marina on Lagos Island, and then Eko Bridge. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs.
Edo killing: Group seeks arrest of proponents of reprisal

3 weeks ago | guardian.ng | Bertram Nwannekanma

• Says reprisal could lead to civil warHuman Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the Department of State Services(DSS) and the National Security Adviser to fish out the miscreants and outlaws in Northern Nigeria who are making videos on social media calling for Northern Muslims to attack Christians and Southerners living in the North .
FG orders immediate reopening of independence bridge

3 weeks ago | guardian.ng | Bertram Nwannekanma |Kareem Itunu Azeez

By Bertram Nwannekanma 02 April 2025 | 8:53 pm The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi has directed the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Lagos to vehicular traffic. The directive followed the earlier closure of the bridge by the Federal Government for planned maintenance and rehabilitation works.
Wife petitions DSS, Imo CP over missing husband

3 weeks ago | guardian.ng | Bertram Nwannekanma

An emotionally distraught woman, Mrs Chigozie Akamnonu, has petitioned the Department of State Security (DSS) and the Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, over the sudden disappearance of her husband, Reverend Pastor Eric Akamnonu, a native of Ndiakunwata-Uno, Arondizuogu in Ideato North Local Council of Imo State.
Zero Waste Day: LAWMA commits to dirt-free Lagos

3 weeks ago | guardian.ng | Bertram Nwannekanma

• Tasks Lagosian to play their role Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) yesterday reiterated its commitment to achieving zero waste in Lagos State, aligning with global efforts at minimising waste generation and maximising resource recovery. Commenting on the International Zero Waste Day, themed, “Towards zero waste in fashion and textiles”, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, stated that the event underscored the urgent need for sustainable waste management practices.
Groups fault Editor’s arrest in Kano, urge respect for press freedom

3 weeks ago | guardian.ng | Bertram Nwannekanma

The partners of the Enhancing Digital Rights in Nigeria (e-RIGHTS) Project have condemned the arrest and harassment of the Editor of Kano Times, Mr Buhari Abba. Abba was allegedly arrested for publishing an article that was critical of a Kano State government official. The partners are Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF) France, (Lawyers Without Borders France), the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), and Spaces for Change (S4C).