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In a decisive move to tackle environmental degradation and promote sustainable waste management practices, the Lagos State Government is set to initiate full enforcement of the ban on Styrofoam food containers across the state, commencing this Monday, February 19. The announcement was made by...
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The Federal Ministry of Works has declared a 24-hour closure of the Iyana Oworonshoki to the Lagos Island section of the iconic Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. Beginning at midnight on Sunday, February 18, 2024, and lasting until the following midnight, the closure aims to facilitate essential...
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The Lagos State Government has announced a groundbreaking initiative to relocate the renowned Computer Village market from Ikeja to Kantangora in Abule Egba. The decision is part of the state's broader Urban Development Agenda, aiming to streamline and reorganize markets across Lagos. An...
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In a tragic incident, bandits have unleashed violence in Kwassam and Sabon Layin communities of Kaduna State, claiming the lives of at least six individuals, including a former Director of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and his younger brother. The Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU)...
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In a surprising turn of events, the Isiokpo community in Rivers State has announced its decision to initiate a traditional investigation into the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and one of their children. Disregarding conventional methods, the...
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The Nigeria Police Force, Sokoto State Command, has apprehended five suspected terrorists, locally known as bandits, operating in the Tambuwal and Bodinga local government areas of Sokoto State in the North-West region. The arrest was disclosed by security expert Zagazola on X platform...
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In a decisive move aimed at tackling the pervasive issue of exorbitant rent charges in Lagos, the State Government has issued a stern warning to house owners found guilty of renting out their properties at unjustifiably high fees. The announcement came through a statement released by the Lagos...
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has reopened Sahad Stores, a prominent supermarket in Abuja, following its temporary closure on Friday, February 16. The FCCPC had sealed the store due to alleged misleading pricing practices. According to the commission, Sahad...
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The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested TikToker Ramlat Princess for allegedly promoting lesbianism on her TikTok page. The arrest, confirmed through a video on the board's TikTok platform, follows the detention of another controversial TikToker, Murja Kuna. Ramlat Princess, known for bold...
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Judge Engoron delivered a significant blow to former President Donald Trump, ordering him to pay a staggering $372 million in fines following an 11-week trial. The case, brought by the New York Attorney General, alleged a pattern of fraudulent business practices by Trump over many years. In...
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