LAWMA REFORM: Lagos Rebuilds Its Waste Management System
Mukaila Sanusi, PhD, Director, Public Affairs LAWMA From transfer loading stations to material recovery facilities and waste-to-energy projects, Lagos is restructuring its waste-management architecture to keep pace with the demands of a rapidly growing metropolis.Every morning, long before most of…
Governor Otti orders re-engagement of teachers retired before 65
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has ordered the re-engagement of teachers who were disengaged or retired at age 60 but are yet to attain the new retirement age of 65. Otti gave the directive on Monday during activities marking the…
Kenya Investors Approved To Participate In Dangote Refinery IPO
kenyan investors approved to participate in dangote refinery ipo Kenyan investors will be able to participate in Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s $1.6 billion initial public offering (IPO) following approval by the country’s capital markets regulator. The regulator approved a short-form prospectus…
Nine Killed In Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway Crash As FRSC Warns Against Speeding
Nine people have been killed in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State. The crash occurred at about 4:55 p.m. on Monday in the Bethel area and involved a white Toyota Hiace…
Kano Police Invite NDC Candidate Over Alleged Firearm Display At Political Rally
The Kano State Police Command has invited Aminu Abdullahi Warkal, a candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the state House of Assembly, for questioning following the circulation of a video allegedly showing him displaying a firearm at a…
Nigerians tackle Gov Okpebholo over N3000 fuel price comment
Nigerians and political groups have criticised Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo after he compared petrol prices in Nigeria and the United Kingdom, saying Nigerians should consider themselves to be “enjoying” because petrol is more expensive in the UK. Okpebholo made…
Oyo declares Monday work-free day for teachers
The Oyo State Government has declared Monday, October 5, 2026, a work-free day for all teachers across the state in commemoration of this year’s World Teachers Day. This directive was contained in a circular issued on Sunday by the Secretary…
LASTMA plans 24-hour traffic operations as Lagos braces for festive-season movement
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has announced plans to intensify traffic management operations across the state as part of measures to tackle increased vehicular and pedestrian movement during the Ember Months and forthcoming festive season. The General Manager…
WAEC confirms new Nigeria head
The West African Examinations Council has officially announced the appointment of 56-year-old Suleiman Kum as the Head of the Nigeria National Office. Before his appointment, Kum was Deputy Registrar in the HNO’s office and served as Senior Deputy Registrar, Test…
Manchester United Legend Dwight Yorke Confirms Interest in Vacant Black Stars Coaching Jobs
Former Manchester United and Aston Villa striker Dwight Yorke has confirmed his interest in becoming the next head coach of Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars. Yorke’s interest comes as Ghana begins the search for a replacement for Portuguese…