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Lagos arrests 10,634 environmental offenders in one year — Commissioner
The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has disclosed that 10,634 environmental offenders were arrested across the state within one year as part of intensified enforcement activities aimed at promoting environmental sanitation and restoring order.
63-year-old Chinese arrested with 31kg ‘Canadian Loud’ at Lagos airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 63-year-old Chinese woman for allegedly attempting to smuggle a large consignment of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, into Nigeria.
We’ll Place Nigeria On Irreversible Path Of Economic Expansion With Another Four Years — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to place Nigeria on an “irreversible path of economic expansion and democratic consolidation” if given another four years in office.
Marketers Raise Concerns Over Scarcity As Cooking Gas Hits ₦1,500/Kg
Gas marketers have raised concerns about the scarcity of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), otherwise known as cooking gas, and rising prices, which have risen to as high as ₦1,500 per kg from about ₦1,300 per kg, depending on the area.
Osimhen not for sale — Gala president
Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek has shut down all speculation over Victor Osimhen’s future, declaring the Nigerian striker unavailable for sale regardless of the interest being generated across Europe ahead of the summer transfer window.
I’m in high spirits, says Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said he is in high spirits despite political developments in the state, promising that his administration will complete all ongoing projects in the state.
Oyo kidnap carried out by dislodged JAS terrorists — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has said the recent kidnap incident in Oyo State was carried out by terrorists displaced from other parts of the country following intensified military operations.
Fayemi reveals how he pushed Obi to greet Tinubu at Vatican
Former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has revealed that he persuaded Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to approach President Bola Tinubu for a handshake at the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City last May.
Oyo suspends field trips, excursions as slain teacher laid to rest
Oyo State Government has announced the suspension of all school excursions, field trips, sports competitions and other activities outside school premises following last week’s deadly coordinated abduction attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area, as burial rites commenced for slain teacher, Adesiyan Adegboye.
Lagos records 61.5% WASSCE pass rate, spends ₦1.4bn on student fees
The Lagos State Government has announced that 61.52 per cent of public secondary school students sponsored by the state for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) obtained five credits, including English Language and Mathematics.