Lagos seals Oke-Afa, Katangua markets over filth
The Lagos State Government has sealed Oke-Afa market, Isolo, and Katangua market, Abule Egba, for violating waste disposal regulations, including sundry unhygienic practices around the markets, which constitute grave environmental infractions. This is contained in a statement signed by Mrs Folashade Kadiri, Director, Public Affairs, Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). LAWMA said that the closure […]
NAN’s Managing Director admonishes on fight against corruption
Malam Ali M. Ali, the new Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has urged the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the agency to fight corruption at all levels. Ali was speaking in Abuja when members of the ACTU called on him in his office. He said ACTU should be involved in […]
Bureau of Statistics says average price of 5kg cooking gas stood at N4,962.87 in December 2023
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the average price of 5kg of cooking gas increased from N4,828.18 recorded in November 2023 to N4,962.87 in December 2023. This is contained in the Bureau’s “Cooking Gas Price Watch’’ for December 2023 released on Monday in Abuja. The report said the December price represented a 2.79 percent […]
Philanthropist distributes free JAMB forms in Katsina
A Katsina-based philanthropist and stalwart of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Tukur Tingilin, has distributed 300 JAMB forms to indigent candidates in Malumfashi and Kafur Local Government Areas of the state. Tingilin, who also sponsored 50 students for the National Examination Council (NECO), made this known in an interview with the News Agency […]
We must maintain vigilance, alertness in 2024, says Chief of Air Staff
Nigeria’s security challenges require the doggedness and dedication of all Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel and enhanced synergy with sister security agencies. The declaration was made in Abuja on Saturday by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, at NAF’s Base Socio-Cultural Activities (BASA) to mark the end of 2023 and usher in […]
LASUTH honours 10 staff for professional excellence
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has honoured 10 members of its staff for excellence in their professional examination and their significant contributions to various professional health bodies. The Chief Medical Director of LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo, at the award ceremony in Lagos, praised the awardees for their achievements in spite of challenges facing […]
Anezi Okoro, renowned author, dies at 94
The renowned author of “One Week, One Trouble”, Prof Anezionwu Okoro dies at 94. His first son, Chukwuma Aneziokoro, confirmed his death to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Enugu. Chukwuma said his father died peacefully in his sleep early hours of Saturday in his house in Enugu. According to him, “He […]
Tinubu greets Keyamo on his birthday
President Bola Tinubu has sent a message of congratulations to Mr Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, as he marks his birthday on January 21, 2024. The president congratulated the lawyer and one of Nigeria’s leading advocates of good governance and citizens’ rights on the anniversary of his birth, and commended him for […]
FG files amended 20-count charge against Emefiele
The Federal Government Thursday brought an amended 20-count charge against former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The fresh charges filed by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) counsel and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Rotimi Oyedepo include forgery, conferring of corrupt […]
FIST Africa, Madiba Foundation partner to improve education in FCT
FIST Africa, in collaboration with the Madiba Foundation for Good Governance, has donated desks, chairs, whiteboards, and other teaching aids to LEA Primary School in Kabusa, Abuja. This initiative is part of the two organizations’ commitment to improving education in the Nigerian capital. “Education is a fundamental right,” said Elizabeth Fred-Adetiba, Executive Director of FIST […]
