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Officials of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps have arrested nine individuals caught engaging in open defecation in the Berger area of the state. The state’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a post on X.com on Saturday. He wrote, “Nine individuals were arrested for open urination and defecation at Berger last night.” Wahab had earlier disclosed that 17 individuals were arrested on Thursday night at Berger for open urination, defecation, and not using the pedestrian bridge. The state government’s zero-tolerance stance on open defecation is part of its broader efforts to maintain a cleaner,…
Jadon Sancho will spend season on loan at Chelsea in deal which includes an obligation to buy if targets are met; England international cost United £73m but spent second half of last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund. Sancho has scored 12 goals and contributed six assists in 83 games for United since signing from Dortmund for £73m three years ago. Sancho – who has 23 caps for England – fell out of favour at United last season after a public disagreement with Ten Hag. The forward was welcomed back into Ten Hag’s squad this summer but his only action…
Peter Nicholas, a 26-year-old graduate of Mass Communication from Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, stumbled upon a life-changing opportunity when he secured employment with an Abuja-based photography studio owned by the notable businessman Mike Oluwole. However, his promising career soon turned into a 10-month nightmare at Keffi Correctional Centre after he resigned via text message. He tells ADEKUNLE SULAIMON about his protracted ordeal that seemed as improbable as it was cruel, how his prison experience marked his life indelibly and his journey to freedom How did you begin your photography career? It was a Reverend Father who helped me discover my…
A former governor of Jigawa State and erstwhile Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sule Lamido, has asserted that some persons in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are working for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). State reporters revealed that Lamido asserted this during a recent interview with The Tribune. Lamido, one of the founding fathers of the PDP, explained the internal crisis rocking the party and how the former ruling party is planning to win in the next general election. Lamido believes that the PDP can regain its former position as a ruling party, however,…
The 10th National Assembly has enacted numerous bills since its official inauguration in June 2023. Nevertheless, specific sensitive or contentious bills remain in limbo, pending public hearings and legislative approval. State reporters revealed that the National Assembly has intervene in a recent controversy regarding the Federal Government’s proposal to impose an age limit of 18 years for students wishing to take the West Africa Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). This proposal, introduced by the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has elicited significant backlash from various stakeholders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and numerous civil society organizations (CSOs).…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of eight Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police. The promotion of the senior officers were part of the 684 who were elevated to their next ranks within the force. According to a statement on Friday by the PSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, the promotion was approved at the first Plenary Meeting of the new Board of the Commission held on August 30, 2024. A further breakdown shows 15 Deputy Commissioners of Police were promoted to Commissioners of Police, 52 Chief…
Not less than 19 people were killed after an improvised explosive device (IED) suspected to be planted by Boko Haram insurgents exploded at a local joint in Kawuri village, Konduga local government area (LGA) of Borno state. The incident happened on Wednesday, July 31, three days after insurgents attacked a police station at Jakana town in the same Konduga LGA. Daily Trust noted the development. A source who spoke to Vanguard on Wednesday night, July 31, said: “There was a mysterious bomb blast which took place at a mini market in Kawuri at about 8 pm, leaving over 19 people…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Ibrahim Gusau, has revealed that the tax issue forced the federation’s agreement with coach Bruno Labbadia to fail. Recall that the NFF announced that Bruno Labbadia would take charge of the Super Eagles of Nigeria from September 2, 2024. However, the agreement faced a setback over German tax authorities’ stringent regulations, leading to the cancellation of the deal. The German publication Kicker disclosed that the 58-year-old coach declined the position due to the tax issue. Ibrahim Gusau told NFF.com on Friday, August 30, that the tax matter became a significant obstacle in finalizing the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, and the General Secretary, Emma Ugboaja, have been summoned by the Nigeria Police Force to appear at the Force Headquarters on September 5, 2024. This fresh summons comes less than 24 hours after Ajaero honoured a previous police invitation related to allegations of criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime. This time, the police are summoning both Ajaero and Ugboaja to respond to allegations of criminal intimidation, conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace, and malicious damage to properties. The invitation is reportedly issued by the Force Intelligence…
In its ongoing efforts to combat terrorism within the nation, the Department of State Services (DSS) has successfully obtained a fresh order from the Federal High Court in Abuja to freeze 13 bank accounts associated with a suspected terrorist, Henry Okocha. State reporters understands that the accounts held across seven different banks will remain frozen for 60 days, allowing the agency to conduct thorough forensic investigations into the alleged terrorist activities linked to the individual. In a ruling on an ex-parte application supported by various exhibits, Justice Peter Lifu authorized the DSS to impose a freeze on the accounts for…