LASG Clarifies Water Sachets, PET Bottles not Included in Plastic Ban
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has clarified that its statewide ban on Single Use Plastics (SUPs) does not include PET bottles, nylon carrier bags of more than 40 micron thickness, and sachet water. The Commissioner For Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement said the enforcement comes into effect on July 1, but […]
Oyo Police Arrests Officer For Killing 14-Year-Old Student In Ibadan
Outrage rocked the Alakia–Gbagi area of Ibadan after a 14-year-old student, Kehinde Alade, was killed by a stray bullet allegedly fired by a police officer during a traffic enforcement operation. Residents protested by marching to the Oyo State Secretariat with the boy’s body, demanding justice. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) equally condemned the […]
Nigerian Bar Association Condemns Compulsory Voting
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly condemned the proposed bill to amend the Electoral Act 2022, which seeks to make voting compulsory for all eligible Nigerians. In a statement signed by NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, the association described the bill as a blatant violation of civil liberties and democratic principles. The bill, […]
Federal Government To Sell Emefiele’s 753-unit Housing Estate
The Federal Government announces plan to sell a 753-unit housing estate forfeited by embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, as part of assets recovered from him through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, confirmed yesterday that his ministry had taken […]
Man United Close to £62.5m Deal for Matheus Cunha
Manchester United are nearing a deal to sign Wolves forward Matheus Cunha, with the club poised to activate his £62.5 million release clause once the Premier League season concludes this weekend. While formal negotiations between United and Wolves are yet to begin, initial talks are expected to kick off in the coming days. The Brazilian […]
Trump Says Russia, Ukraine to Begin Ceasefire Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine will begin immediate negotiations toward a ceasefire following a two-hour call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump described the talks as “very well,” though no timeline was set. Putin confirmed willingness to discuss a future peace agreement but did not commit to a ceasefire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]
Ibadan Airport Set to Start International Flights by June 2026
Oyo State Government says the Ladoke Akintola International Airport in Ibadan will begin international flight operations by June 2026. Its Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, announced yesterday that the international terminal is 15% complete, while major upgrades to the runway and safety systems are underway to modernize the airport and boost both domestic and international […]
NAFDAC: Sachet Alcohol Ban Lifted Temporarily Until Dec 2025
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has clarified that the ban on sachet alcohol in Nigeria is only temporarily lifted until December 31, 2025. Its Director Kenneth Azikiwe stressed that the restriction will be fully enforced after that date, and urged the public to ignore claims of a permanent reversal. […]
NELFUND Begins April Upkeep Payments, Cites Minor Delays
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has begun disbursing April 2025 upkeep payments to eligible students nationwide. In a statement yesterday, its Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, noted that while most payments have been processed, some delays may occur due to a recent system upgrade. According to her, the system upgrade is expected to […]
South East Reps Urge JAMB Boss to Resign Over 2025 UTME Glitches
The South East Caucus of the House of Representatives has called for the resignation of JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, citing a “catastrophic institutional failure” during the 2025 UTME affected by technical glitches, which affected nearly 380,000 students. The caucus said the Board’s response has been grossly inadequate, while also lamenting poor communication, scheduling conflicts […]
