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Heavy rain floods Lagos roads, agencies warn of more risks
Heavy rainfall that submerged major roads, forced businesses to shut, and temporarily disrupted operations at the international terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Sunday has left Lagos residents on edge, with meteorological agencies warning that the city faces heightened flood risks in the coming months.
NSCDC arrests suspected vandals, Togolese Army deserters in Lagos
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos Command, has arrested suspected cable vandals and other criminal suspects the suspects were paraded on Monday at the command headquarters along Awolowo Road, Alausa, Ikeja.
Oluremi Tinubu unveils kidney disease clinic, health-tech academy in Jigawa
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday launched a new health centre and academy in Hadejia, Jigawa State, to promote early detection and prevention of chronic kidney disease.
Remi Tinubu defends akara comment, expands FG petty traders support
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has defended her recent remarks about small-scale businesses, insisting that the Federal Government’s economic empowerment programmes are not limited to akara sellers but also cover traders dealing in tomatoes, pepper, vegetables, roasted plantain and other petty businesses.
Petrol Climbs 55%, Kerosene Up 37%, Diesel Soars 86% In One Year
Nigeria’s most widely consumed transport fuel, Premium Motor Spirit, also known as Petrol, maintained a strong upward trajectory, as the average retail price paid by consumers rose to N1,596.25 per litre in May from N1,027.76 in the corresponding period last year, representing an annual increase of 55.31 per cent.
FEC approves $2.96bn financing package for transport, agriculture, power, MSMEs
Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Bola Tinubu on Monday approved a series of financing arrangements…
FG Working To Scrap Fine Option For Convicted Drug Traffickers – NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disclosed that the Federal Government is working to remove the option of fines for convicted drug traffickers, describing the provision as a loophole that weakens the fight against drug-related crimes.
FG Approves NYSC Reform, Agency To Be Civilian-Led, Skill-Oriented
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a holistic reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) this is the first review of the agency in its 53-year history.
2027 timeline: INEC, parties clash over access codes for candidates’ upload
THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and political parties, yesterday, disagreed over issuance of access codes to parties to upload their candidates’ particulars on the commission’s portal.
Lagos deepens partnership with UNICEF to improve emergency support for vulnerable residents
The Lagos State Government, in partnership with UNICEF, has trained government officials and other stakeholders on how to improve support for vulnerable residents during emergencies and difficult times.