Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has attributed the worsening waste situation in the state to a combination of increased waste generation, a shortage of functional waste collection trucks and challenges facing private sector operators.

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently identify, document and publicly report growing incidents of political violence, threats and intimidation ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State.

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), on Tuesday, urged the Federal Government to immediately arrest and prosecute Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahaya Jingir, for hate speech and incitement. The Commission, in a statement signed by its Executive Secretary, Chief Tony Ojukwu, SAN, said it condemned […]

Seme Border Command of Customs dealt a major blow to smuggling and cross-border criminal activities with the interception of explosive materials

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Mukhtar Yawale Muhammed, has said China’s zero-tariff policy for products from 53 African countries offers new opportunities for Nigerian agricultural products to access the Chinese market.

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by the Oyo State Government to unravel the circumstances surrounding the abduction of 46 pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area has invited members of the public to submit evidence that could assist its investigation.

— S&P Global urges market participation By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Federal Government has backed the establishment of a regional petrol pricing benchmark for West Africa, saying the initiative would strengthen energy security, deepen cross-border trade and enable the region to determine the value of its refined petroleum products. The Minister of State for Petroleum […]

By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT:  There were gunshots on Monday at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni Town, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, following a supremacy clash between two cult groups in the institution. It was learned that the clash was between two cult gangs identified as ‘Vikings’ and ‘Clansmen’ confraternity allegedly operating […]

Unions in the air transport sector have suspended their picketing on Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, following the intervention of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo.

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie remains optimistic that Nigeria can still qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, despite failing to secure automatic qualification at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.