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The Lagos State Environment Taskforce has issued a strong warning against street begging, saying it disrupts traffic flow. The agency is determined to stop such activities in the state. During a recent operation on Tuesday, the task force arrested 27 people, including 15 children. The raid targeted specific areas where street begging was common. Editors … Read more
The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released its preliminary report on the Sikorsky S76C helicopter crash that occurred near Bonny Finima, Port Harcourt, in the Atlantic Ocean. The report includes findings from this crash and the final investigation reports of six other incidents at Nigerian airports. Dr. Alex Badeh Jnr, the Director General of … Read more
Tunde Adeparusi, a security expert, has expressed his frustration over the lack of justice six years after being struck by a stray bullet allegedly fired by police officers in Lagos. Ekohotblog reports that the incident happened on July 20, 2018, when Adeparusi was on his way to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The officers were … Read more
Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan are reportedly discussing a merger to better compete with electric vehicle (EV) leaders like Tesla. According to a report by Nikkei, the two companies aim to create a single holding company and may include Mitsubishi Motors, in which Nissan holds a significant stake, to form one of the largest global … Read more
The Oyo State Government has announced that civil servants will start receiving a new minimum wage of N80,000 from January 2025. According to the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, the agreement was reached between the state government and organized labour. While the new wage will take effect nominally from July 1, 2024, workers … Read more
Dr. Yemi Farounbi, a former Nigerian Ambassador to the Philippines, has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State to become more active if it wants to succeed in future elections. Speaking in Ibadan on Tuesday, he praised Governor Seyi Makinde’s performance but criticized the PDP’s lack of visibility in the state. Farounbi noted … Read more
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has praised former Governor Olusegun Mimiko for his outstanding service to the state. Aiyedatiwa described Mimiko as a leader who left a lasting impact during his time in office from 2009 to 2017. Speaking at a special event in Akure to celebrate Mimiko’s 70th birthday, the governor highlighted … Read more
Russia’s nuclear company, Rosatom, is selling its shares in uranium mining operations in Kazakhstan to Chinese companies, highlighting China’s increasing influence in Central Asia. Kazakhstan’s main uranium company. Kazatomprom, announced the news on Tuesday. Kazakhstan, which shares borders with Russia and China, is home to the world’s largest uranium reserves. According to the company, Uranium … Read more
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has reported a tragic road accident that occurred on Tuesday at the Iyana Ishasi U-turn, heading towards Mile 2. The accident involved a Howo tipper truck, which had no registration details. Initial investigations revealed that the truck, while speeding through traffic, experienced a sudden brake failure. This caused … Read more
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic boat accident that occurred on Sunday. A wooden boat carrying around 70-80 passengers capsized while traveling on the River Benue. The incident happened as the boat was moving from Agatu Local Government Area in Benue State to Nasarawa State. … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) intercepted hard drugs worth N2.2 billion at the Tincan Island Port in Lagos. Ekohotblog reports that the drugs were hidden inside a container imported from Montreal, Canada, and destined for a bonded terminal at the port. Two suspects linked to the shipment, … Read more
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects linked to cultism and illegal possession of firearms across Ibadan. The arrests were made in areas identified as crime hotspots, including Apete, Ijokodo, Moniya, Samonda, Sango, and the Iwo-Road axis. The suspects confessed to being members of the “Brother Across Nigeria” (BAN), also known as “Alora.” … Read more
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has signed the 2025 budget into law, just 10 days after presenting it to the State House of Assembly. The budget, titled “Sustaining Transformation and Inclusive Development,” amounts to N790.4 billion, with N551.5 billion allocated for capital projects and N238.8 billion for recurrent expenses. During the signing ceremony on … Read more
A fatal accident occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, involving a J5 Ford bus loaded with perishable goods and a Mercedes truck. One person was confirmed dead, and four others were rescued from the wreckage during the crash at Ilubirin, inward Sura. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), led by General Manager … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu on his selection as the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Ozichukwu was chosen by Imeobi Ohanaeze Ndigbo to complete the remaining 27 days of the tenure left vacant following the death of Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. Ozichukwu, who previously served as the National Vice Chairman of the … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the dismantling of a major cybercrime syndicate in Lagos, leading to the arrest of 792 suspects. Among those arrested were 193 foreign nationals, including 148 Chinese, 40 Filipinos, two Kazakhs, one Pakistani, and one Indonesian. Speaking to the press on behalf of the EFCC chairman, the … Read more
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has commended Festus Adebayo, Executive Director of the Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN), for his dedication to promoting affordable housing in Africa. Dangiwa praised Adebayo’s impactful work during the Africa Housing Awards 2024, held in Abuja. Dangiwa highlighted that initiatives like the Africa Housing Awards … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has urged parents of children battling drug addiction to seek help at its nearest rehabilitation centres. NDLEA Commander for Idiroko Special Area Command, Olusegun Adeyeye, made this appeal in Ota, Ogun, while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday. Adeyeye stressed the importance of addressing … Read more
A 25-year-old woman, Victoria Thomas Bowen, avoided jail after admitting to throwing a milkshake at Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, during the general election campaign on June 4. The incident occurred in Clacton as Farage left a pub. Bowen was sentenced to a 13-week jail term, suspended for 12 months, meaning she won’t go … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied approving a herbal tea that allegedly claims smoking can be healthy when used alongside the product. In a statement by NAFDAC’s Media Consultant, Sayo Akintola, the agency dismissed the claims circulating on social media as false and misleading. It clarified that the … Read more