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Anambra Waste Disposal Contractors Save N350m Monthly For Govt

16.10.2025

The Anambra State Waste Disposal PayDirect Contractors have helped the state government save over ₦350 million monthly through a new waste management payment system. The amount represents what the government would have otherwise spent on waste disposal before the introduction of the PayDirect system, under which contractors collect waste disposal fees directly from residents through...

Sanwo-Olu Attends Abiodun Mother’s 90th Birthday Thanksgiving

16.10.2025

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Chief Victoria Olaitan Abiodun, mother of Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on her 90th birthday. Sanwo-Olu, who attended the 90th birthday Thanksgiving Service held at St. James Anglican Church, Iperu-Remo, Ogun State, on Thursday, said Mama Abiodun is worth celebrating at 90 for the positive impact she made...

NEMA DG Partners N’West Devt Commission On Disaster Mgt

16.10.2025

The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to partnering with the North West Development Commission (NWDC) to strengthen disaster risk reduction, enhance emergency response, and promote sustainable development across the North-West geopolitical zone. She gave the assurance while receiving the Managing Director of the...

Central Gaming Bill Unconstitutional, Sanwo-Olu Tells NASS

16.10.2025

The Lagos State Government yesterday rejected the National Assembly’s proposed Central Gaming Bill, labelling it unconstitutional and a violation of the Supreme Court judgment on lotteries, betting, gaming and any other games of chance as residual matters. Addressing a press conference, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Lawal Pedro (SAN) said the proposed Bill...

Army: Troops Nabbed 62 Suspects, Seized 350,000 Litres Of Stolen Products

16.10.2025

Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have arrested 62 suspected oil thieves, and seized a total of 350, 000 litres of stolen products in ongoing operations within the Niger Delta Region (NDR). The kinetic operations are not only aimed at dismantling illegal bunkering enclaves, but also disrupting their supply chains. A statement signed yesterday by...

Reps Probe Abandoned $35m Brass Modular Refinery Project

16.10.2025

The House of Representatives is to investigate the circumstances surrounding the abandoned $35 million modular refinery project in Brass, Bayelsa State, despite huge financial commitments made four years ago to the initiative. The decision followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Hon. Billy Osawaru at yesterday’s plenary. In his motion...

African Union Suspends Madagascar After Military Takeover

16.10.2025

The African Union (AU) has suspended Madagascar following the military takeover that ousted President Andry Rajoelina. Madagascar’s constitutional court on Tuesday announced Michael Randrianirina, commander of the elite army unit CAPSAT, as the country’s new leader after declaring Rajoelina’s seat vacant. Rajoelina reportedly fled the country on Sunday after units of the army defected and...

Tompolo Donates N10bn To Delta Security Fund, Obi Cubana N200m

16.10.2025

The Delta State Security Trust Fund received a boost yesterday as Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) Chief Executive Officer Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo pledged a donation of N10 billion during the official launch of the Fund at Government House. Businessman Obi Cuban followed up with a donation of N200 million. Zenith Bank Plc Chairman...

FCT Poll: Obi, ADC Candidate Decry Sorry State Of Abuja Schools

16.10.2025

Peter Obi has urged all levels of government to invest in education. He made the call when he visited LEA Nursery/Primary School, Kawa, a suburb of Abuja, alongside the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairmanship candidate for the Abuja Municipal Area Council Moses Paul. The candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election...

COSEYL Lauds Sen Kalu As Most Respected S’East Political Leader

16.10.2025

The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), the apex socio-political youth group in the South East geopolitical zone, has commended Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for his unwavering commitment which he has demonstrated in advancing democracy and uplifting the lives of his people. In a statement signed by Comrade Goodluck Ibem, the President General of...