PET bottles, sachet water not banned — Lagos Govt clarifies
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has clarified that its statewide ban on Single Use Plastics (SUPs) does not include PET bottles and sachet water. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, made this known in a statement…
King Charles III and Queen Camilla Unveil Their Coronation Portraits
When King Charles III last year unveiled the first official portrait of his reign, the artwork caused a stir. On social media, some users said that the painting, which depicts the king surrounded by a red glow, made Charles look…
Lagos govt warns commercial bus drivers against route violations, roadside parking
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has warned commercial bus operators, particularly drivers of minibuses, colloquially known as ‘Korope’, against route violations and illegal parking across Lagos. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, gave the warning…
FG flags off national sewing championship for youths
The Federal Government has launched the National Sewing Championship (NSC) for 2025, targeting youths aged 12 to 22 across Nigeria. While inaugurating the program in Abuja, the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Suwaiba Ahmad, emphasized the importance of skills…
BREAKING: POPULAR Yoruba Oba Joined Ancestors
THE Alaye of Odogbolu, HRM Oba Adedeji Olusegun Atanda Onagoruwa, Elesi 1 has joined his ancestors. Kabiyesi joined his ancestors on Monday, February 24, 2025 at the age of 80. Oba Alaye, a custodian of culture and tradition, was widely…
UN votes $5m for flood preparedness in Nigeria
The United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, has allocated “$5m from its Central Emergency Fund”, to support flood preparedness efforts in Nigeria. This was made known in a statement issued Wednesday by the UN’s Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick…
First Lady applauds DSS on gender balance, restates commitment to empower women
The Wife of the President spoke during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the DSS, led by the Deputy Director-General, Mrs. Afolashade Adekayaoja, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Wednesday. The First Lady, while commending the courtesy visit, highlighted the…
Kebbi Govt holds mass wedding for 300 couples
The Kebbi State Government has commenced preparations to sponsor a mass wedding for 300 couples in the state scheduled for Feb. 27. The Chairman of the Organising Committee, Alhaji Suleiman Argungu, told newsmen on Sunday in Birnin Kebbi that the…
JUST IN: Ooni Welcomes Wife Olori Ashley, Newborn Into Palace
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has hosted a spectacular homecoming ceremony for Olori Ashley Ogunwusi, and their newborn son, Prince Ademakinwa. The event marked a joyous occasion, drawing a distinguished crowd of traditional rulers, dignitaries, and well-wishers. The…
Court remands gospel singer
A Nasarawa State High Court has remanded Timilehin Ajayi, an acclaimed gospel singer, after he was found in possession of the severed head of Salome Adaidu, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member. The remand was confirmed in a statement…