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LAGOS STATE SECURES MOU TO DECOMMISSION DUMPSITES, OTHERS
With between 13,000 – 14,000 tonnes of waste generated in Lagos daily, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the goal is also to reduce landfill dependency on wastes.
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TERRORISTS ATTEMPT TO BRIBE TROOPS IN PLATEAU - DHQ
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General MARKUS KANGYE, said the troops had intercepted a suspicious vehicle with bullet holes, along the Jos-Sanga Road, while responding to a distress call about terrorist activities.
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PETER OBI BACKS CORPS MEMBER THREATENED FOR COMPLAINING ABOUT ECONOMIC HARDSHIP
In a statement on his X.com handle, Obi said that the development “highlights a troubling trend in our nation—one where voices of reason and truth are met with intimidation rather than dialogue and engagement.”
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Ogun State Police Mount Surveillance in Ajebo Community
In a statement confirming the development, CSP Omolola Odutola said the operatives discovered that the Fulani settlers in Ajebo are not hostile migrants but long-standing residents, living peacefully within the community.
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FCT Workers End Strike, Following Breakthrough in NLC/TUC-Led Negotiations
The directive was contained in a circular jointly issued by the TUC and NLC earlier today, following what has been described as a marathon conciliatory meeting between the unions and the Minister of the FCT, NYESOM WIKE.
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FG SIGNS $174M PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH UNIDO
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, said the partnership with UNIDO is for a period of four years, from 2024 to 2028.
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FG GAZETTES NEW TAX LAWS, PREPARATORY FOR IMPLEMENTATION 2026
This comes less than three months after President BOLA AHMED TINUBU signed into the tax reforms laws on June 26, 2025.
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NNPCL WELCOMES NEW BOARD, GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
"We also extend our profound appreciation to the outgoing GCEO, Mr. Mele Kyari, and the former Board Members for their selfless and dedicated service to the Company and to the nation."
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PAVING THE WAY FOR A STRONGER FUTURE: NIGERIA'S INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSFORMATION TAKING SHAPE
This was part of the outcome of the Maiden Mid-Term Review Meeting convened by the Federal Ministry of Works to assess the implementation of resolutions reached at the 29th National Council on Works (NCW).
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FG SIGNS LANDMARK AVIATION AGREEMENT WITH CANADA
The BASA agreement is in the form of a code – share, which requires two or more airlines market and sell seats on flights operated by another airline.
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Shettima Celebrates One-Day Vice President, Joy Ogah
In a post on his social media handle, Vice President Shettima noted that during the visit, “I also invited a teenager, Joy Ogah, to take over my seat as the Vice President for a day and address the nation."
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International Human Rights Day: RULAAC Urges Govt on Commitment to Obligations
As the world marks Human Rights Day 2025, the Nigerian government must recognise that human rights are not optional reforms or lofty aspirations. They are obligations - binding, enforceable, and central to governance.
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Labour Party NEC Approves Timetable for Congresses, Convention, Primaries
The timetable indicate that the Labour Party will hold its governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and House of Assembly primaries on May 15, before the presidential primary on May 23, 2026.
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NDLEA Detains 6 Suspects Behind Seized N6.7B Opioid, Tramadol, Codeine
NDLEA spokesman said the breakthrough was made possible following the arrest of two men, identified as EGBO INNOCENT UDALOR and CHUKWE EMMANUEL at Apple Junction, in Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos, while conveying three hundred cartons of opioids in a truck.
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JAMB RELEASES 2025 MOCK RESULTS
The mock examination serves as a trial version of the UTME, allowing the Board to test new innovations while helping candidates familiarize themselves with the CBT environment.
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Achraf Hakimi Denies Rape Charges, Paris Prosecutors Prepare for Trial
HAKIMI denies the allegations and wondered how a rape accusation is enough to justify a trial, saying such move was unjust to the innocent as it is to the genuine victims.
Read More →6.8 MILLION WHATSAPP ACCOUNTS OPENED BY SCAMMERS DELETED
Meta noted that most of the six-point-eight million blocked Whatsapp accounts were operated from Southeast Asia.
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1ST AFRICAN DEFENCE CHIEFS SUMMIT OPENS IN ABUJA
The summit aims to provide a high-level platform for African defence chiefs to deliberate on pressing security challenges, enhance military cooperation, and advance regional stability.
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POLICE ARREST 8 SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR CULTISM IN IFO, OGUN STATE
The spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola said the Vice Principal of Ifo High School, Mr. Alako Oluwole, alongside a teacher identified as Mr. Akinseku Oloruntoba Julius reported the activities of the students.
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LET YOUR FINDINGS OFFER PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS: RIVERS SOLAD CHARGE COURSE PARTICIPANTS
He emphasized the significance of their study tour to Rivers State, saying that there were prevailing security threats to lives and property, which necessitated the intervention of the current administration through the proclamation of a state of emergency.
Read More →Pitch Invasion: NPFL Sanctions Kano Pillars, Others
The NPFL fined Pillars N9.5m, including N2m compensation to players of Shooting Stars, and N1.5m as restitution for match officials.
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SHOOTING STARS ASST. COACH SLUMS, DIES DURING TRAINING
Club sources said that OLOWOKERE was rushed to a hospital after he slumped on the pitch during the team’s morning training session on Monday.
Read More →BREASTFEEDING WEEK: LAGOS REPORTS 57.4% EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING
Considering this year’s team, Doctor KEMI OGUNYEMI said the focus is not just on promoting breastfeeding but ensuring that mothers have the social, institutional and workplace support they need.
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GOVERNOR ABIODUN VISITS OLUMO ROCK, PROMISES FACELIFT TO BOOST OGUN TOURISM POTENTIALS
He said "Olumo Rock, being our foremost tourist attraction, will receive the necessary uplift to attact more visitors, adding that “If we are not intentional about restoring, maintaining, and protecting our heritage sites, they risk deterioration.”
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FLIGHT DISRUPTIONS: NCAA SUMMONS AIR PEACE
NCAA Director General, Capt. Chris Najomo assured that NCAA was increasing its monitoring of flight operations across all airlines to ensure compliance.
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AFCON Final Brawl: CAF Slams Severe Sanctions Against Senegal and Morocco
CAF Disciplinary Board approved wide-ranging sanctions against the Senegalese football federation and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, as well as several players and officials for breaches of the principles of fair play, loyalty and integrity, during and after the final match.
Read More →NAF AIR STRIKES KILL 20 TERRORISTS IN ZAMFARA
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA encountered over thirty motorcycles carrying armed terrorists heading into the nearby forest in Mai-Galma, in Maru Local Government Area.
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LASU WORKERS CALL OFF STRIKE, 2ND SEMESTER EXAMS FIXED FOR AUGUST 18 - SENATE
The LASU management said the Joint Action Committee took the decision to suspend the strike after meeting with the Lagos State Deputy Governor, OBAFEMI HAMZAT, which held on Thursday last week.
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INEC CREATES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DIVISION
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, said the initiative puts the Commission in the forefront of institutionalising AI capabilities within its ICT infrastructure.
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NSCDC PLEDGES COMMITMENT TO SCHOOL SAFETY IN LAGOS STATE
Commandant Keshinro made the call in a presentation at the Annual Stakeholders' Meeting for 2025/2026 session, which was organised by the Lagos State Government’s Office of Quality and Education Assurance in the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.
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