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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has warned commercial bus operators, particularly drivers of minibusses, colloquially known as ‘Korope,’ regarding their continued violations of traffic regulations, specifically unauthorized route deviations and illegal parking along the city’s roadways. This warning, announced by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, comes as part of the Lagos State government’s ongoing efforts to address mounting traffic congestion and ensure the free flow of vehicles across the metropolis. Giwa directed all ‘Korope’ operators to immediately desist from utilising unauthorised routes, underscoring that any act of defiance would attract the full…

The Police Command in Nasarawa State says it has rescued two students of the Federal University of Lafia who were kidnapped on Sunday, March 30. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Ramhan Nansel, stated this in a statement issued to journalists on Tuesday in Lafia. The PPRO said that the command received a distress call on Sunday, March 30, that a student’s lodge was attacked around 9:20 pm, and two students were abducted. “On March 30, at about 9:20 pm, we received a distress call of an attack at a student lodge behind Nasara Estate, Tudun Kauri, Lafia.…

Super Eagles stars Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi both made the starting lineup for Nottingham Forest as the Reds powered to a 1‐0 victory over Manchester United at the City Ground on Tuesday night, Soccernet.ng reports. The two Nigeria internationals helped Forest enter the record books as the Tricky Trees do the league double over Manchester United for the first time since 1992. Anthony Elanga’s terrific solo goal, against his former club was all Forest needed to bag all the three points at stake and boost their quest for Champions League qualification. More details shortly.

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has advised residents of the state intending to travel for the 2025 Hajj to ensure they are healthy before embarking on the pilgrimage. The governor also urged the residents to continue to give thanks to the Almighty for rebirth, growth and collective development due to the just-concluded Ramadan fast. He spoke on Tuesday at the First Family of Lagos State and the Ministry of Home Affairs Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The event had the theme: ‘My Lord, indeed, I Am for Whatever Good You Would Send Me.’ It held at the Lagos House, Marina. “By May,…

2 hours ago The Cross River chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has ruled out automatic tickets for serving members of the National Assembly and state lawmakers for the 2027 general elections. The party, however, granted automatic tickets to Gov. Bassey Otu and his deputy, Dr Peter Odey. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this… 17 hours ago The ranks of the opposition political parties dwindled in Enugu State, as the 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Chijioke Edeoga, rejoined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). 17 hours ago It was an unfortunate incident in Uromi…

Adetutu Sobowale An Environmental Scientist, Taiwo Bakare-Abidola, has warned that hazardous chemicals in wastewater are worsening the global water crisis. Bakare-Abidola explained that these pollutants threaten ecosystems, degrade soil and harm aquatic life. In her publication titled “Enhanced Extraction of Methylene Blue by Dodecyl-Methyl Imidazolium Dodecyl Sulfate GUMBOS – Magnetic Alginate Beads” on Sunday, the Ph.D. candidate at Georgia Southern University, US, emphasised that addressing this issue is crucial for ensuring clean water access worldwide. She noted that chemicals from pesticides, pharmaceuticals, plastics, cosmetics and dyes, especially from the textile industry, are major contributors to water pollution. “The presence of…

Afrobeats stars Ayra Starr and Asake are set to take the stage at this year’s Hot 97 Summer Jam, happening on June 20 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Known as one of the biggest hip-hop events of the year, this year’s lineup is stacked with talent. In addition to Ayra Starr and Asake, fans can also expect performances from Gunna, GloRilla, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Muni Long, Ja Rule & Friends: A Tribute to Irv Gotti, Kash Doll, Bobby Konders & Jabba featuring Masicka, Jim Jones & Friends, Cash Cobain, 41 (Kyle Rich, Jenn Carter, Tata),…

The Nigeria Customs Service has described the alleged tenure extension of the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, as fake. The National Public Relations Officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada in a statement on Tuesday, said that the news was inaccurate and misleading. He explained that the appointments and tenure extensions of the CGC are made solely at the discretion of the President, in line with the provisions of the NCS Act 2023 and other relevant regulations governing public service appointments. “The attention of the NCS has been drawn to a fake release allegedly from the State House regarding an…

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Governor Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday have all expressed confidence that the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal will deliver judgment in their favour. The three-man tribunal headed by Justice Wilfred Kpochi had reserved judgment in the petition after the parties adopted their final written addresses on March 3, 2025 Speaking ahead of the judgment, the Edo State Government, the PDP, and the State chapter of the APC all expressed confidence that the tribunal would deliver judgment in their favour. Governor Okpebholo speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua,…

Former Rangers and Scotland midfleider, Derek Ferguson, has warned the Scottish Record champions against renewing Leon Balogun’s contract, Soccernet.ng reports. The 36-year-old returned to Hampden Park in the summer of 2023 after a brief stint with Queens Park Rangers in the EFL Championship, penning a one-year deal with Rangers. Before the end of last season, his stay with the club was extended for another year. This season, the Nigerian defender has racked up more appearances than he managed throughout the entirety of last campaign, but he has also been riddled with injuries, and his body is beginning to tell as…