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The National Inland Waterways Authority has stepped up efforts to promote safety and environmental protection among waterfront communities in Abuja. The campaign comes as the rainy season peaks, bringing higher water levels and increased pollution risks. The NIWA Abuja Area Office held a Marine Safety and Environmental Protection Campaign in Abaji Area Council. Officials emphasised […]
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called for greater representation of women in Nigeria’s political and leadership landscape, urging political stakeholders to deliberately create more opportunities for women to occupy elective and strategic positions. The governor made the appeal on Wednesday during the launch of the Project 774 Explode Initiative in Akure, the Ondo State […]
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has reopened six iron and steel manufacturing companies in the Odogunyan area of Ikorodu after confirming they had complied with environmental regulations that prompted their earlier shutdown. The companies, which were sealed during an enforcement operation earlier this week, resumed operations after LASEPA conducted compliance inspections and verified […]
FIFA is facing unprecedented backlash following reports of a proposal to sell off a significant operational stake in its World Cup competitions to private equity investors. The controversial plan has sent shockwaves through the global football community, drawing fierce condemnation from governing bodies, politicians, and supporters who argue the sport’s premiere event is being sacrificed […]
On July 30, 1945, near the closing mark of World War II, one of the most agonizing chapters in naval history began in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The Portland-class heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis (CA-35) flagship of the U.S. Fifth Fleet and a decorated veteran of the Pacific Theater was struck by two torpedoes […]
Troops of the 65 Battalion of the Nigerian Army have dismantled a suspected illegal bunkering site in the Orile General Area of Lagos State, arresting six suspected oil bunkerers during an intelligence-led operation. The operation, conducted under the leadership of the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel S. Adeojo, followed credible intelligence on the activities of suspected […]
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has dismissed claims by the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, that President Bola Tinubu is fatigued and should not seek another term in office. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Yilwatda said the President remains actively engaged […]
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested two suspected collaborators of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during an intelligence-led operation in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State. The operation was carried out in the early hours of July 28 by personnel of the 109 Special Forces Battalion working alongside […]
The Accord Party has welcomed the Court of Appeal’s decision overturning a Federal High Court judgment that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the party and four others, describing the ruling as a victory for democracy and the rule of law. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the party’s National Chairman, Barr. […]
The Sokoto State Hisbah Board has announced a statewide ban on several wedding-related customs and social activities, saying the affected practices are inconsistent with Islamic teachings and the moral values upheld in the state. The new directives, which take immediate effect, prohibit the exchange of elaborate marriage gifts, the use of disc jockeys (DJs) at […]
