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NIMET ISSUES FLOOD ALERT IN 20 STATES …Calls for emergency evacuation in flood plains
The agency advised residents of the states to relocate, if necessary, clear drainage systems, prepare emergency kits.
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WANTED: BLUEPRINT FOR NIGERIA'S WASTE MANAGEMENT CRISIS
To build a sustainable future, we must dismantle the barriers posed by outdated infrastructure and adopt cutting-edge waste management solutions that prioritize environmental stewardship.
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LEKKI ‘SHIT WATER’ BOREHOLES: EVIDENCE OF GOVERNMENT FAILURE, SAYS CAPPA
CAPPA argued that rather than mock residents for drilling boreholes, the government must first confront the root cause, which is the chronic neglect of the Lagos State’s public water infrastructure.
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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.
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WEDNESDAY LAGOS TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE: GOVERNOR BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU VISITS SITE, APOLOGISES TO LAGOSIANS
This repair has been in the works for over three years, carefully planned to avert a potential disaster. The structural integrity of the bridge had deteriorated, and delaying this intervention any further would have put lives at risk.
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RAINSTORM TOPPLES COMMUNICATION MAST ON RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN AJUWON, OGUN STATE
The PPRO said the owner of the building, who was inside the house at the time of the incident, survived with minor bruises.
Read More →FIFA U17 Women’s World: Flamingos Lose 1-4 to Canada in Group Opener in Morocco
The game was barely two minutes old when Canada went in front after a strong run by Molly Hale from the left was smartly finished off by Gabriela Istocki.
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Lagos Officials Rescue Unstable Woman in Distress at Panti Police Station
An unsigned statement on the Facebook page of the Lagos State Government further indicates that the unidentified woman took an Uber ride from Lekki to the Panti Police Station, with her luggage of three bags of different sizes.
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Onitsha Main Market Closure: Anambra State Governor Attracts Praise and Criticism
The Monday sit-at-home was imposed by the Indigenous People of Biafra, and the violent enforcement by armed wing of the group has disrupted economic and social activities in the South-East.
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Failed Airtime-Data Transactions: NCC, CBN to Roll Out Refund Framework
The NCC spokesperson said under the new framework, where a purchaser is debited but fails to receive value for airtime or data — whether the failure occurs at the bank level or with an NCC licensee — the purchaser is entitled to a refund within thirty seconds, except ...
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AFRICA MUST UNITE AGAINST ENVIRONMENTAL THREATS - NESREA DG
NESREA DG, Dr. Innocent Barikor stressed the need for African countries to adopt unified standards on environmental issues.
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Countdown to 2025 Law and Culture Dinner: NBA Eti-Osa Celebrates Culture and Professionalism
The Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA said the dinner event, with the theme: “A Night of Nigerian Elegance”, will be declared open by Honourable Justice OLABODE RHODES-VIVOUR, who is a retired Justice of the Supreme Court.
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Gospel Singer, Donnie Mcclurkin, Denies Allegations of Sexual Assault, Rape, Coercion
In a statement through his lawyer, Attorney GREG LISI, MCCLURKIN said he understood the weight of such false claims, adding that sexual violence, in any form, is a real and painful reality for many and not to be used frivolously.
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FG Mourns 42 People Killed in Niger State Petrol Tanker Explosion
Information Minister said government is pained that despite sustained public sensitisation and repeated warnings about the danger of scooping fuel from fallen tankers, some citizens still take such life-threatening risks.
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SEXUAL OFFENCES TRIAL: DIDDY TO REMAIN IN PRISON TILL OCT 3 FOR SENTENCING, AFTER ACQUITTAL OF MORE SERIOUS CHARGES
After an extensive deliberation that lasted over thirteen hours, the jury found COMBS not guilty of sex racketeering and sex trafficking of two women.
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Culture, Elegance and Style Elevated as NBA Eti-Osa Branch Marks Yearly Dinner 2025
In a presentation titled: "The Bar in Tradition’s Embrace", DAPO AKINOSUN, SAN, noted that amidst the “whirlwind of modernity”, the theme offered an opportunity to look backward in order to look forward.
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CRS Governor Hosts 4 Predecessors at Symbolic Lighting of Iconic '2025 Carnival Calabar & Festival Christmas Tree'
These include Dr Clement Ebri (January 1992 - November 17, 1993), Mr Donald Duke (May 1999 - May 2007), Mr Liyel Imoke (May 2007 - May 2015), Prof Ben Ayade (May 2015 - May 2023, who joined Governor Prince Bassey Edet Otu at the event.
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NBA Eti-Osa Branch Marks 2025 Year-End with Special Dinner Tagged: Night of Elegance, Networking and Entertainment
In his message ahead of the event, the NBA, Eti-Osa Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA, noted that the dinner event will be more than a social gathering — as it will mark the celebration of cultural identity, professional excellence, and the unique spirit of Eti-Osa.
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Lagos Night Club Owner, Pretty Mike, Arrested for Alleged Drug Party
The NDLEA spokesman said the raid followed intelligence about the drug party, with undercover operatives infiltrating the venue between 11pm on Saturday, October 25, before disrupting the gathering at about 3am on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
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HIGH DEATH RATE FROM NCD: EXPERTS EXPLORE MEDIA ROLE IN ENFORCING ‘SALT TARGET AND FRONT OF PACK WARNING’ ON PROCESSED FOODS
People are consuming foods that are heavily processed, high in salt and sugar, and poorly labelled. In other words, illness is no longer just a consequence of poverty or other factors. Akinbode Oluwafemi, Executive Director, CAPPA.
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2 Suspects Detained for Distribution of Hard Drugs Packaged as Christmas Cookies Via WhatsApp
The suspects in custody are DEJI ADESANYA and OLUBIYI MAJEKODUNMI, who were arrested during a raid in the Lekki axis of Eti-Osa, Lagos.
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NBA Eti-Osa Branch Celebrates 2025 Year-End with Special Dinner Tagged: Night of Elegance, Networking and Entertainment
In his message ahead of the event, the NBA, Eti-Osa Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA, noted that the dinner event will be more than a social gathering — as it will mark the celebration of cultural identity, professional excellence, and the unique spirit of Eti-Osa.
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NBA Eti-Osa Branch Celebrates Night of Elegance, Networking and Entertainment at 2025 Special Dinner
In his message ahead of the event, the NBA, Eti-Osa Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA, noted that the dinner event will be more than a social gathering — as it will mark the celebration of cultural identity, professional excellence, and the unique spirit of Eti-Osa.
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NAFDAC Uncovers Counterfeit Cialis 20mg Tablets Selling at N47,000 Less Market Value for Original
The agency disclosed that the counterfeit Cialis 20mg tablets are being sold openly in the market at an average price of Eight Thousand Naira per pack, as against the genuine product, which is retailed at about Fifty-Five Thousand per pack.
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Nigeria Slips 2 Spots in 2025 Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index
The Tobacco Industry Interference (TII) Index assesses countries that are protecting their public health policies from tobacco industry influence. Out of 100 countries assessed globally, Nigeria also ranks 54th on the Global TII Index.
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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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Front-of-Package Labels: A Vital Tool for a Healthier Nigeria!
Beyond shifting consumer behaviour, FOP labels also push food manufacturers to reformulate their products. Companies often reduce sugar, salt, and saturated fat levels to avoid bearing a prominent “HIGH IN...” warning on their packaging, which in turn contributes to a healthier national food supply.
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FACEBOOK WHISTLEBLOWER BARRED FROM RELEASING NEW BOOK CRITICISNG ZUCKERBERG, OTHERS
The author of the book, Sarah Wynn-Williams, was fired from her position as a global policy director for Facebook in 2017. Wynn-Willaim made scathing comments about chief executive Mark Zuckerberg, former chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg and the company.
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INEC Registers 2 New Political Parties; Warns About Electoral Act Amendment Delay
INEC Chairman, Professor JOASH AMUPITAN, made the announcement during the commission’s first regular consultative meeting with political parties for 2026.
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NNPC DONATES 35 CNG BUSES TO PRESIDENTIAL INITIATIVE ...Restates Commitment to Cleaner, Sustainable Fuel Alternative
“I am proud that NNPC Ltd is playing a pivotal role in driving the Federal Government’s gas agenda towards energy transition,” the GCEO stated.
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