Lagos task force nabs four individuals urinating on bridge
The Lagos State Government has arrested four individuals for allegedly urinating on the Kodesoh Bridge in Ikeja, as part of its intensified efforts to curb open defecation and promote environmental sanitation across the state. The arrests were made around 8:30pm on Friday during a late-night monitoring and enforcement operation carried out by the Lagos State
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The Lagos State Government has arrested four individuals for allegedly urinating on the Kodesoh Bridge in Ikeja, as part of its intensified efforts to curb open defecation and promote environmental sanitation across the state. The arrests were made around 8:30pm on Friday during a late-night monitoring and enforcement operation carried out by the Lagos State
PICTORIAL: Egba people celebrate heritage, style at Ègbáliganza Lisabi festival
The Egba people gathered in Abeokuta for the annual Lisabi Festival to honor their legendary hero, Lisabi Agbongbo Akala, a fearless liberator whose legacy continues to unite Egba sons and daughters from around the world. This year’s celebration, themed Ègbáliganza 2025, merged cultural pride with modern flair. The grand finale dazzled with glamorous fashion displays
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The Egba people gathered in Abeokuta for the annual Lisabi Festival to honor their legendary hero, Lisabi Agbongbo Akala, a fearless liberator whose legacy continues to unite Egba sons and daughters from around the world. This year’s celebration, themed Ègbáliganza 2025, merged cultural pride with modern flair. The grand finale dazzled with glamorous fashion displays
Driver, motor boy flee as BRT bus catches fire in Lagos
A Bus Rapid Transit vehicle en route from Ikorodu to CMS went up in flames on Saturday morning at Maryland, Lagos State, triggering panic among commuters. Eyewitnesses reported that the driver and conductor allegedly abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene, leaving passengers to fend for themselves. Passengers scrambled to safety as thick smoke began
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A Bus Rapid Transit vehicle en route from Ikorodu to CMS went up in flames on Saturday morning at Maryland, Lagos State, triggering panic among commuters. Eyewitnesses reported that the driver and conductor allegedly abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene, leaving passengers to fend for themselves. Passengers scrambled to safety as thick smoke began
JAMB denies April 7 deadline for Direct Entry registration
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has debunked reports suggesting that the 2025 Direct Entry registration exercise will close on Monday, April 7. The board clarified that the registration process remains open until an official closing date is announced. In a statement issued on Saturday by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, the board emphasised
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has debunked reports suggesting that the 2025 Direct Entry registration exercise will close on Monday, April 7. The board clarified that the registration process remains open until an official closing date is announced. In a statement issued on Saturday by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, the board emphasised
Hamas releases video of two Israeli hostages alive
Hamas’s armed wing released a video on Saturday showing two Israeli hostages alive in Gaza, AFP reported. In the footage, the captives, Maxim Herkin and Bar Kuperstein, spoke directly to the camera, recounting how they survived an Israeli airstrike. The video surfaced a day after Israeli forces launched a ground offensive in the Shujaiya area
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Hamas’s armed wing released a video on Saturday showing two Israeli hostages alive in Gaza, AFP reported. In the footage, the captives, Maxim Herkin and Bar Kuperstein, spoke directly to the camera, recounting how they survived an Israeli airstrike. The video surfaced a day after Israeli forces launched a ground offensive in the Shujaiya area
UK ruling party suspends MP after rape arrest
The UK’s ruling Labour Party on Saturday said that it had suspended MP Dan Norris after he was arrested on suspicion of sexual offences against a girl and rape. Police said that a man in his 60s was arrested on Friday on suspicion of sexual offences against a girl, child abduction and misconduct in a
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The UK’s ruling Labour Party on Saturday said that it had suspended MP Dan Norris after he was arrested on suspicion of sexual offences against a girl and rape. Police said that a man in his 60s was arrested on Friday on suspicion of sexual offences against a girl, child abduction and misconduct in a
Tinubu hails Adegunwa’s N2bn trauma centre, seeks healthcare collaboration
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday described the foremost industrialist and philanthropist, Alhaji Sulaiman Adegunwa, as an exemplary Nigerian who is investing his hard-earned resources to impact humanity and enhance better living for all. Tinubu, represented by his Vice, Kashim Shettima, has equally emphasised the need for the private and public sectors to collaborate with the
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President Bola Tinubu on Saturday described the foremost industrialist and philanthropist, Alhaji Sulaiman Adegunwa, as an exemplary Nigerian who is investing his hard-earned resources to impact humanity and enhance better living for all. Tinubu, represented by his Vice, Kashim Shettima, has equally emphasised the need for the private and public sectors to collaborate with the
FRSC official, 24 others die in Ogun multiple crashes
At least 25 people, including an official of the Federal Road Safety Corps lost their lives while eight people were reportedly injured in two separate multiple crashes which occurred in Ogun State on Saturday. The first multiple crash involving a Mack truck marked SEY 363 YY, a tanker with registration number T2900LA and a bus
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At least 25 people, including an official of the Federal Road Safety Corps lost their lives while eight people were reportedly injured in two separate multiple crashes which occurred in Ogun State on Saturday. The first multiple crash involving a Mack truck marked SEY 363 YY, a tanker with registration number T2900LA and a bus
Umahi urges immediate waterway closure due to Eko Bridge damage
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has called for immediate closure of the waterway between Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge due to damage on Eko Bridge by dredging activities. Umahi made the call during an inspection tour of some bridges in Lagos State. He urged Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to enforce the closure to
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The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has called for immediate closure of the waterway between Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge due to damage on Eko Bridge by dredging activities. Umahi made the call during an inspection tour of some bridges in Lagos State. He urged Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to enforce the closure to
Makinde vows impartiality in traditional rulership as new Alaafin is crowned
The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration will continue to ensure that due process and laid down rules are followed in governing the state. The governor added that his administration would maintain a record of not interfering in traditional institutions and also remain impartial in the process of selecting traditional rulers.
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The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration will continue to ensure that due process and laid down rules are followed in governing the state. The governor added that his administration would maintain a record of not interfering in traditional institutions and also remain impartial in the process of selecting traditional rulers.