….plan joint task force for improved surveillance THE Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), and the Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria (EHOAN )Lagos State Chapter, have agreed to integrate a joint task force, to actualize their shared vision of a cleaner and more vibrant Lagos environment. It was the outcome …
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Northern Senators Forum, NSF, has condemned the recent attack on five communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The condemnation was contained in statement issued on behalf of the Forum by its Chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua. The statement, dated April 6, 2025, reads: “On behalf of the …
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SUDAN’S gold industry has become the financial lifeline of its devastating civil war, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the centre of both legal and illicit trade. As reported by AFP, nearly all of Sudan’s gold—whether sold officially or smuggled—ultimately ends up in the UAE, benefiting both the army-backed government and …
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced his plan to sack Shin Bet director Ronen Bar over the October 7 failure to prevent the Hamas attack. Earlier, the internal security agency admitted to failures ahead of the October 7 Hamas attack, which resulted in the death of nearly 1200 people, …
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Airtel has entered into an agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink’s satellite internet services in India. However, the deal is subject to regulatory approval from Indian authorities before SpaceX can officially offer Starlink in the country. The partnership aims to explore various ways in which Airtel and SpaceX can collaborate. …
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THE Police Command in Ogun says it has begun an investigation into the killing of a farmer, Alfa Mustapha, on his farm in Ageri Village, near Olodo, Odeda Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s Spokesperson, Omolola Odutola in a statement on Sunday, said the lifeless body of the …
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The Vice President Kashim Shettima has acknowledged the patriotic attribute of the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello for his ability to unite the people of Kogi State despite their differences. The Vice President made the disclosure at the one-year anniversary of Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo’s administration …
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TRADING in the Nigerian Exchange market maintained bullish run as investors ranked in N248 billion gain on Friday to close the week. This comes as the market capitalisation, which opened at N62.918 trillion, added N248 billion or 0.39 per cent to close at N63.166 trillion. The All-Share Index also advanced …
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ONE hundred and forty police officers with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command died in the line of duty/active service in 2024. The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, said this in a statement on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in Abuja. The FCT Police Command also …
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THE Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken enforcement action against five airlines; two international and three domestic operators for breaches of Part 19 of the NCAA regulations. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection to the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, stated this in a press release in Abuja on Tuesday. …
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