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Adetutu Sobowale The officials of the Lagos Waste Management Authority and Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps have arrested a man, Ogunbadejo Olawale, seen dumping waste on the roadside in the Alapere area of the state. The state Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement on his X handle on Wednesday. Tokunbo said Olawale was arrested after being caught red-handed dumping refuse illegally in public. He said the arrest followed credible surveillance and tip-offs from concerned members of the community. He said, “This is part of our continuous effort to enforce environmental laws and keep…

In a move that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political landscape, all three senators of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State have stunned their party by endorsing President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027. Defying expectations and party loyalty, Senator Kamarudeen Lere Oyewumi (Osun West), Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi Ajagunla (Osun Central), and Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi (Osun East) declared their full and unambiguous support for President Tinubu’s re-election bid—openly breaking ranks with the PDP. In a joint statement issued in Abuja under the Osun PDP Senators’ Caucus, the lawmakers said their decision followed a strategic meeting…

Nigerian musician and business mogul, Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi or Don Eazi, was in celebratory mood with FA Cup winners, Crystal Palace, at Selhurst Park yesterday, Soccernet.ng reports. Oliver Glanser’s side defied the odds last Saturday by defeating Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley, courtesy of a first-half strike from Eberechi Eze. After their silverware celebration, Palace returned to league action against Wolverhampton Wanderers, and they gave their fans a beautiful display of football, sealing a 4-2 victory, with goals from Eddie Nketiah, Ben Chilwell, and Eberechi Eze thwarting Wolves. Don Eazi…

The Nigerian Senate has expressed concern over the increasing use of harmful chemicals, especially calcium carbide, by fruit vendors to artificially ripen fruits. The lawmakers resolved to amend existing laws to make this practice a criminal offence. Senators described the use of such hazardous substances as a significant public health risk to consumers nationwide and called for further investigations into the issue. The move followed a motion sponsored by Senator Anthony Okorie Ani of Ebonyi South, who urged relevant regulatory agencies to intervene promptly. Senator Ani highlighted that exposure to toxic chemicals used in fruit ripening has been linked to…

In a bid to address the menace of oil theft and pipeline vandalism, the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) and the Special Committee on Crude Oil Theft have concluded arrangements to jointly introduce five bills aimed at addressing key challenges affecting Nigeria’s oil industry. The Chairman of the joint Committees, Mr. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, dropped the hint at a joint meeting held on Tuesday at the National Assembly complex, Abuja. Doguwa stated that the proposed bills are part of a legislative intervention to support national efforts in securing oil and gas assets and curbing crude oil theft.…

Niger State Governor, Farmer Dr. Mohammed Umaru Bago, has formally been enrolled into the Niger State Contributory Health Scheme (NiCare). Bago was enrolled during the launch of the operational plan at the Council Chamber of Government House, Minna. The enrolment, which was described as a demonstration of his commitment to quality and accessible healthcare for all citizens, was conducted by the Executive Secretary of the Agency, Sulayman Abu-Bakr. Also enrolled during the event were the Deputy Governor of Niger State, Comrade Yakubu Garba, and the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman, further reinforcing the administration’s leading example in…

When starting a career in nursing, it is important to be aware of the different roles that nurses play in the medical field. Nurses are an essential part of the healthcare system and play a vital role in ensuring that patients receive the best possible care. They are often the first point of contact for patients and play a key role in promoting health and preventing disease. Nurses also play an important role in educating patients about their health and helping them to make informed decisions about their care. In addition, nurses play a critical role in coordinated care, working…

The Oyo State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, okayed the rotation of chairmanship of obas among the Alaafin of Oyo, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, and the Soun of Ogbomosoland. The Assembly made a dramatic u-turn on the passage of the amendment of the Chieftaincy Law, which is aimed at making the Alaafin of Oyo the permanent chairman of the Council of Obas and Chiefs. The Assembly, after deliberation on the recommendation of its Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, resolved that the chairmanship position should be rotated among the Alaafin of Oyo, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, and the Soun…

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has omitted Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman to name twenty-six other players, ahead of the Unity Cup tourney at the Gtech Community Stadium, Soccernet.ng reports. William Troost Ekong in action for the Super Eagles of Nigeria against Zimbabwe. [Photo Credit/ X]. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE; Roster for the #UnityCup2025 and the International Friendly vs Russia #TheUnityCup2025 #NGARUS #SoarSuperEagles pic.twitter.com/BPc8waTP7r — Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) May 21, 2025 Ahead of the post-season competition, Nigeria’s head coach made several shuffles, dropping some regulars while giving some new…

The director of pro-Wike new media, the New Associates, Miss Awudumu Reigneth, has regained her freedom after meeting her bail condition. Miss Reigneth’s arrest and detention had caused public and media outcry after she was arrested by the police over ’alleged trumped-up charges,” including cyberbullying, purportedly fuelled by her right to free speech and expression. Reacting to the release of the pro-Wike political group, the New Associates in Bayelsa applauded the judiciary for not yielding to intimidation in the case involving its member. The convener and lead of New Associates, George Turnah, commended the judiciary for demonstrating its strong independence…