Navy hands over seized Indian hemp worth N120m to NDLEA
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT handed over more than 60 bags of seized Indian hemp with estimated street value of N120 million to the NDLEA on Monday in Lagos. The Indian hemp weighed more than 2.5 tons. Commander of the ship, Commodore Kolawole Oguntuga handed over the Indian hemp to the Deputy Commander Narcotics […]
Man, 39, docked over alleged tricycle theft
A 39-year-old man, Loius Kogu, was, on Monday, arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing a tricycle worth N1,500,000. Kogu, whose address was not provided, is charged with theft. The Prosecutor, Insp. Femi Omilana, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Dec. 28, 2023 at about 9.30 p.m. at […]
AFCON: Don’t underrate Guinea Bissau, fans warn Super Eagles
Some football enthusiasts in Enugu State have expressed the hope that the Super Eagles will win their last group match against Guinea Bissau in the ongoing Total Energies African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. The fans expressed their optimism ahead of the Monday encounter in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria […]
OUR UNILAG: An Acceptance Speech Upon My Conferment with the D.Litt. of the University of Lagos
By Toyin Falola Distinguished members of the faculty, esteemed guests, and the vibrant student body of the University of Lagos, it is with immense humility and profound gratitude that I stand before you today. As I accept this honorary doctorate, a powerful emblem of scholarly eminence, I am reminded of the incredible journey this prestigious […]
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 […]
