The Lagos State Government has said the recent waste accumulation in parts of the state is largely due to the ongoing decommissioning of the Olusosun landfill, which has forced a major shift in refuse disposal logistics. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, explained this in a statement posted on his…
The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, says that President Bola Tinubu is making a conscious investment in the future of young people, communities, and the nation at large. Tijani spoke on Friday while declaring open a three-day end-of-the-year basketball competition for youths tagged “Tech meets Basketball.” The basketball tournament, organized…
US government official has revealed that the Trump administration has directed the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to suspend green card and citizenship applications filed by Nigerians and nationals of other countries newly added to the expanded US “travel ban,” citing national security concerns and an ongoing review of immigration vetting processes. This follows…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The founders of Grace Relief Initiative International (GRII), Apostle (Dr) Israel Eledan and Reverend (Mrs) Grace Eledan, have called for sustained compassion towards the elderly and other vulnerable groups, describing it as a vital pathway to promoting love, dignity, and a sense of belonging in society. They made this call during an…
The leadership of the Nigerian Union of Teachers, Ogun State has lauded Governor Dapo Abiodun for approving Grade Level 17 for the graduate primary school teachers as well as the approval of a consolidated salary structure for the HeadTeacher-General. The NUT in a statement released on Friday signed by its Chairman and Secretary, Sewakanu Oladipupo…
The Plateau State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has welcomed the defection of Governor Caleb Mutfwang from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), pledging to support him to succeed in his new political journey. The party’s Publicity Secretary, Shittu Bamaiyi, stated this on Friday in an interview with The PUNCH in Jos. The All…
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully foiled an early-morning attempt by terrorists to infiltrate the Bitta area of Borno State from the Mandara Mountains. The troops killed several insurgents and dealt a significant blow to their operational capability. According to a post by the Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North East) Operation…
The Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) in Kano State has distributed cheques worth N40 million to beneficiaries of funds recovered through its dispute resolution and reconciliation processes. The Executive Chairman of the commission, Alhaji Sa’idu Yahaya, disclosed this yesterday while presenting the cheques to beneficiaries at the commission’s headquarters in Kano. Yahaya said the…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Some communities in Oyo East Local Government Area of Oyo State have publicly declared the abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). This development has formally committed traditional rulers and residents to stop performing, supporting, or tolerating the practice. The declaration was made by Ajagba, Apaara, Imeleke, Apinni and Oke Apo communities as…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu As part of efforts to solidify the reigning peace and unity among its members across the state, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that it would kickstart a grassroots tour this Monday with Oyo Federal Constituency being the first point of call while similar exercise would hold in the remaining 13…