THE Lagos State Government is set to establish waste-to-energy plants at strategic locations to enhance waste management and promote sustainable energy solutions. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria …
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THE Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has ordered a ban on all forms of unapproved rallies and public gatherings in the state until further notice. Governor Ododo also suspended all fishing activities in local government areas of the state. The decision was announced in a statement on Monday by the Commissioner …
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VETERAN Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda, has announced the demise of her mother, Dame Comfort Chinda. Newsextra24 reports that the thespian made this known in a post via her Instagram page on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Monalisa expressed grief and gratitude for the time they shared and her mother’s selfless devotion, unwavering …
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GOSPEL singer, Frank Edwards, has disclosed that his mother once stopped him from signing a $320,000 deal that would have given a group control of his music catalogue. Edward explained that his mother warned him against signing the deal and confiscated his international passport to prevent him from finalising it. …
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THE Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on President Bola Tinubu to extend the naira-for-crude deal between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and local refineries, including the Dangote Refinery. The group warned that allowing the agreement to expire could trigger a surge in fuel prices, worsening economic hardship …
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THE Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to participate in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, a major multinational air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force in Greece. The exercise will be held at Andravida Air Base from 31 March to 11 April 2025, bringing together air forces from across the world to …
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IN honour of Women’s History Month, US President Donald Trump on Friday addressed a question that has been central to conservative debates—”What is a woman?”. Speaking at a press conference in the Oval Office, Trump defined a woman as “somebody who can have a baby” while reaffirming his administration’s stance …
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Arsenal confirmed the appointment of Andrea Berta as the club’s new sporting director on Sunday, with the Italian having established a strong reputation after spending 12 years at Atletico Madrid in a similar role. The 53-year-old Berta succeeds Edu — a former midfielder for Arsenal and Brazil — in a …
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THE Fourth edition of Exercise Tiger Triumph, the bilateral Tri-Service India-US Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, is scheduled on the Eastern Seaboard from 01 to 13 Apr 25. The exercise is aimed at developing interoperability for conducting HADR operations and for the formulation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) …
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IN response to unprecedented protests in Gaza, Hamas has resorted to executions, kidnappings, and brutal crackdowns to suppress dissent. As frustration and anger grow among Palestinians, Hamas’ hold on power appears more fragile than ever. The militant group, which claims to fight for the people of Gaza, has turned against …
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