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Lagos State generates an average of 13,000 tonnes of waste daily, the state waste management agency has said. Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, Managing Director of Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), gave the figure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. Gbadegesin said that the authority had been effectively evacuating the large volume of waste in partnership with Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators. According to him, LAWMA and the PSP operators daily deploy 102 compactor trucks for waste evacuation. He said that LAWMA’s marine waste evacuation team had also continued to evacuate waste from coastlines,…

26 Mar The University of Port Harcourt has promoted the Director General of NESREA, Dr. Innocent Barikor, to Professor of Political Economy and Development Studies. A statement by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Onwunari Georgewill, said his promotion came alongside with that of 45 others, adding that the school approved it during the 187th meeting of the Governing… 25 Mar The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has announced the launch of its Foreign Post Graduate Scholarship Programme aimed at empowering young people from the Niger Delta region with advanced training and skills. The commission management revealed that the scholarship is designed…

The Edo chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm that some major opposition political parties are planning to instigate a crisis in the state and make it ungovernable. The state APC chairman, Mr Jarret Tenebe, raised the alarm during a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja. “It has come to our attention that the leadership of some major opposition parties in our state, along with two others, has devised a reckless and dangerous plot to instigate crisis and make Edo ungovernable,” he said. Tenebe alleged that the aim of those behind the plot was to…

The Premier League will use semi-automated offside technology for the first time in matches starting from April 12. The system made its debut in English football in seven of the eight FA Cup fifth-round ties in March. Following additional non-live testing in the Premier League, the technology has now been cleared for use in the top-flight. Semi-automated offside technology is designed to improve the accuracy of tight offside calls by making parts of the process automatic. Virtual offside lines and graphics will be used, alongside optical player tracking for those watching at home or in a stadium. VAR officials check…

Record SPFL Champions, Rangers, are considering parting ways with two Super Eagles stars at the end of the season as a new era beckons, Soccernet.ng reports. Cyriel Dessers and Leon Balogun have been faithful Gers servants since the summer of 2023, and have been important players in their UEFA Europa League campaign this season. However, this season’s Europa League journey might end up being the final one for the duo in Scotland, as a club takeover is on the cards. Cyriel Dessers with his match ball after scoring a hat-trick against Fraserburgh. [Photo Credit/ Imago]. Get Our Sports News First…

Idowu Abdullahi A Professor of Public Health Nutrition at Obafemi Awolowo University, Beatrice Ogunba, has identified a lifestyle Muslims should adopt to avoid weight gain as they conclude their month-long fast and resume normal eating routines. The don said it was crucial for Muslims who engaged in the exercise to avoid stomach problems and weight issues by adopting time-restricted feeding habits. Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Fitri, the festival that marks the end of a month-long Ramadan fast on March 30, 2025 across the globe. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, avoiding…

You have vibed to the song, now Kunmie has released the visuals for ‘Arike,’ a simple yet striking black-and-white video that lets the music do the talking. The song is a plea, a declaration, and a promise all at once. Kunmie sings about his feelings for Arike, making it clear how much she means to him. He feels like she’s the only one who has truly captured his heart, and he’s willing to fight for her love. The line “If you leave me, I might die before my time” shows that he feels like he can’t live without her. Watch…

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a cleric, identified as Elijah, over alleged homosexuality. Elijah, the General Overseer of a new-generation church in Port Harcourt, was reportedly apprehended after a leaked video surfaced showing him in a compromising situation. Sources told PUNCH Metro that the pastor’s troubles began when a male acquaintance, whom he was allegedly making advances towards, secretly recorded their interaction and later released the footage. A source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, “We don’t know how the Octopus Strike Force of the Rivers State Police Command got hold of the video, but they began…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended representative for Kogi Central, arrived at her country home in Ihima on Tuesday afternoon, despite the state government-imposed ban on public gatherings and a curfew set by local government authorities. The suspended senator, who touched down around 1:00 pm aboard a helicopter, was met with cheers from a massive crowd of supporters who had gathered as early as 7:00 am, eager to welcome her back. The massive crowd had gathered at her private residence as early as 7:00 am waiting to receive the suspended senator. Happening Now: Despite the restrictions on vehicle convoys, public…

Nasarawa United has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of Fauziya Yusuf, the daughter of the club’s Technical Adviser, Salisu Yusuf, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old, who held a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Bayero University, Kano, died last weekend after a prolonged illness. She has since been laid to rest in Kano in accordance with Islamic rites. The tragic news was confirmed in a statement by Nasarawa United’s Director of Media, Eche Amos, who extended the club’s condolences to Yusuf and his family. Former Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf. Photo by IMAGO “We are deeply saddened to learn…