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The Lagos State Waste Management Agency (LAWMA) has taken into custody two suspects for illegal dumping of refuse along Durosimi-Etti Street in Lekki Phase 1 area of the state. This was disclosed in a statement by the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who said the incident took place on Saturday. Wahab said the Chairman of the Lekki Estate Residents Association (LERA) alerted authorities to the action of the suspects who drove a white Ford van with Abuja registration plates GWA 136E. He said the suspects were caught in the act of indiscriminately discharging waste,…

In the shimmering heat of Egypt, where the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations has been a showcase of emerging African talent, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have once again proved why they remain a powerhouse in youth football, Soccernet.ng reports. They may have fallen short of the final, tripped up in the semifinals by a resurgent South Africa side, but Aliyu Zubairu’s team have left a mark — not just on the tournament, but in the thoughts of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle. Nigeria’s third-place playoff against hosts Egypt is still to come, but Chelle, who has been in the…

Janet Ogundepo Leading medical experts have warned that the excessive use of perfumes, deodorants and body sprays containing harmful chemicals could cause cancer to the users. In separate interviews with PUNCH Healthwise, the internal medicine professionals explained that products containing harmful chemicals such as parabens, phthalates, aluminium and triclosan, among others, were endocrine-disrupting chemicals that could interfere with the body’s normal hormone regulation. They stressed that endocrine disruptors are molecular substances that are capable of altering the natural hormones of the human body, stating that hormones are chemical substances produced by organs in the body to regulate body function. They…

Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze could miss AC Milan’s Serie A clash against AS Roma on Sunday due to fitness issues, Soccernet.ng The Rossoneri travel to Stadio Olimpico to take on Roma in what is expected to be a crunch tie due to the quality and history of both clubs. Both of them are chasing European football, as Roma sit in 6th place with 63 points, while AC Milan are 8th with 60 points. A loss for either side could put paid to their dreams of playing continental football next season. Roma will be without Lorenzo Pellegrini for the game.…

Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has signed two executive orders banning indiscriminate tree felling and mandating a monthly, statewide, environmental sanitation exercise. The orders were signed on Saturday at the Government House in Maiduguri. They form part of efforts to tackle environmental degradation and promote public health across the state. Zulum said the move responds to severe environmental abuse, especially unchecked tree cutting, which threatens the ecosystem and poses risks to future generations. He cited powers granted under Sections 14(2) and 20 of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution, as amended, as the legal basis for the executive action. Invoking the Felling of…

Nottingham Forest coach Nuno Espirito Santo has affirmed that Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi underwent a successful operation and is recovering well, Soccernet.ng reports. News broke on Tuesday that Awoniyi was in an induced coma after an operation to correct a ruptured intestine. He sustained the injury under controversial circumstances during Nottingham Forest’s 2-2 draw against Leicester City last weekend. Nonetheless, it was eventually that the operation was successful and Awoniyi had woken up on Friday. Taiwo Awoniyi during the Premier League match Brentford vs Nottingham Forest at The Gtech Community Stadium, London, United Kingdom, 21st December 2024 Photo by…

 Olugbenga Ige The Bauchi State Government has approved a new salary structure and welfare package for medical doctors and other health personnel to address the scarcity of doctors in the state. This was disclosed by the Head of Service, Mohammed Umar, while briefing journalists at the end of the State Executive Council Meeting on Friday. Umar said the council approved a comprehensive remuneration and welfare package to attract and retain doctors and other health workers in the state. The Head of Service explained that Governor Bala Mohammed was deeply concerned with the rate at which doctors and frontline workers, such…

Super Eagles forward Moses Simon scored and assisted for Nantes as they claimed a handsome 3-0 win over Ligue 1’s weeping boys Montpellier, Soccernet.ng reports. Simon returned to action for Nantes in the final game of the season on Saturday. The Yellow Canaries needed a win to be sure of safety in the French top-flight, and Simon turned on the screws and produced a big performance to help his side through in what was his 200th Ligue 1 appearance. Moses Simon scores in his 200th Ligue 1 appearance ‍ pic.twitter.com/JkG2OoxE3f — Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) May 17, 2025 Moses Simon…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the troops in conjunction with hybrid forces and other security agencies have sustained offensive operations in all theatres to provide safe corridors for farming activities. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, on Saturday in Abuja. This, he said, was to enable farmers to contribute their quota to food production and by extension attainment of food security as directed by President Bola Tinubu. He said the armed forces under the leadership of Gen. Christopher Musa, was not negotiating issues of national security and welfare of troops who…

Galatasaray are planning an extravagant multi-day celebration that could shape the future of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, with club officials hoping a spectacular show will convince the forward to commit his future to the Turkish giants, Soccernet.ng reports. The Istanbul-based club are eyeing a title-clinching win against Kayserispor at the RAMS Park in Istanbul on Sunday. If they secure the Super Lig crown, the festivities will culminate in a major event on 25 May at Yenikapı Square — one of the city’s most iconic open-air spaces, according to the Milliyet. Nigeria and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. Photo Credit X Organisers…