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Agency The Lagos Waste Management Authority says it is taking steps to tackle the environmental impact of 1,040 tonnes of textile waste generated daily in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said this in a statement on Monday in Lagos to mark the International Zero Waste Day. The theme of the Zero Waste Day is “Towards zero waste in fashion and textiles.” Gbadegesin said LAWMA would be taking decisive steps to address the environmental impact of textile waste in line with this year’s theme. “Textile waste constitutes approximately eight…

Photo credit: Davido/Instagram April 18 is almost here, and the excitement around Davido’s upcoming ‘5IVE‘ is palpable. But before we dive into this new era, let’s take a moment to reflect on what his fourth studio album, ‘Timeless,’ brought us two years ago today. After taking a break from the spotlight, Davido returned with a 17-track masterpiece that was nothing short of legendary. With instant hits like ‘Unavailable,’ ‘Over Dem,’ ‘Feel,’ ‘No Competition,’ and ‘Away,’ ‘Timeless’ quickly became the soundtrack to everything. It was nearly impossible to scroll through social media without seeing dance challenges or hearing these tracks playing everywhere…

An elder in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David Parish, Quincy Ayodele, has denied claims that the former Pastor-in-charge of the parish, Idowu Iluyomade, rebelled against the church before starting his own. Ayodele stated that she had expected that Iluyomade would be restored to his parish or another after he had served his three-month suspension handed to him by the church leadership. According to Church Times, in a chat with Daddy Freeze posted on his YouTube Channel on Monday, the natural medicine practitioner said she was surprised and disappointed that Iluyomade was given a letter not to…

Former Rangers and Scotland forward, Kris Boyd, has weighed in on the performance of Super Eagles striker, Cyriel Dessers, in his first 100 games for Barry Ferguson‘s side, Soccernet.ng reports. The 30-year-old moved to Hampden Park from Italian side, Cremonese, in the summer of 2023, and his time in Scotland has been dilly dally. Dessers has proven to be an enigma who can frustrate and impress at the same time due to his inconsistency in front of goal. Nonetheless, he’s put up decent numbers for Rangers, scoring 45 goals and providing 16 assists in his first century of games. Cyriel…

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have arrested 39 suspected oil thieves and dismantled 18 illegal refining sites in a series of operations conducted across the Niger Delta region. The operations, which took place between March 24 and 30, 2025, were part of an ongoing crackdown against Crude Oil Theft (COT) and associated crimes0. The troops worked in conjunction with sister agencies to confiscate over 60,000 litres of stolen products and other items. Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, in a statement, said the operations were carried out across the Joint…

The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday, announced that she would not back out on her plan to return to her constituency for the Sallah break. The senator also urged her supporters to disregard speculations making the round that she has cancelled her scheduled visit. She disclosed this in a statement issued by her media team in the early hours of Tuesday. The statement read, “We are pleased to confirm that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Sallah visit to Kogi Central Senatorial District will proceed as planned. “Despite rumours circulating online, there has been no official announcement from…

Former Barcelona and Inter Milan forward Samuel Eto’o has delighted Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist Tony Elumelu with a thoughtful gift, Soccernet.ng reports. In a video making the rounds on social media, the Cameroonian football legend presented Elumelu with a luxurious red Hermès tie during a recent meeting. The gesture sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some Nigerian football fans praising the bond between the two influential African figures, while others criticised the gift idea. Elumelu, visibly pleased by the gift, thanked Eto’o with a handshake, and a clip showed the two engaging in further discussion. Watch the video here:…

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, in this interview with journalists, described the killing of some northern travellers in Edo as an act of criminality that has no place in the state. Besides bringing perpetrators to justice, he outlines measures for improved security and welfare in the state. AZIMAZI MOMOH JIMOH was there. Following the killings of some travellers, who were stopped and burnt alive in a mob action that took place in the Uromi area of Edo state last week, what does this imply for your administration? It was an unfortunate incident in Uromi where some persons purporting…

Gbenga Oloniniran The Lagos Golden Heart Lions Club has donated N5m to the Paediatric Cancer Ward of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital. The donation, according to a Sunday statement, is part of the club’s community project for the 2024/2025 Lions year. The event, which took place on Saturday, began with a call to action, as the club urged well-to-do Nigerians to support the underprivileged and vulnerable members of society. The President of the club, Godfrey Gimoh, emphasised the importance of giving, stating that it provides succour to those in need. “This donation demonstrates the Lagos Golden Heart Lions Club’s…

Former Labour Party governorship candidate in Enugu State, Chief Chijioke Edeoga, has returned to the Peoples Democratic Party. Edeoga, who had served the PDP in various capacities, including as a House of Representatives member, commissioner for local government affairs and commissioner for environment, among others, lauded Governor Peter Mbah’s leadership style during his official return at the PDP secretariat on Monday. “I am impressed by Governor Mbah’s visionary, innovative, and transformative leadership, which has inspired me to return to the PDP,” he said. Edeoga acknowledged that his decision might not be well received by some, but stressed the need for…