By Anita Buhari Ikorodu Local Government Area marks an impactful first year of Prince Abdullateef Adedayo Ladega in office with a free medical outreach.Members from across the seven political wards in Ikorodu LG converged in their numbers at the Ita-Elewa Open Field to benefit from the council’s free health mission for a vibrant and healthy…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results of all underage candidates who participated in the examination for viewing. The Board said the decision is in line with its established policy regarding the participation of candidates below the prescribed admission age. However, JAMB clarified that making the results…
The Lagos State Government has disbursed ₦1.13 billion in retirement benefits to 732 retirees from various agencies and institutions across the state. The beneficiaries received their Retirement Benefit Bond Certificates at the 116th Retirement Benefit Bond Certificate Presentation Ceremony organised by the Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC) on Friday, September 4, at NECA House, Alausa, Ikeja. A total of ₦1,132,116,929.16 was…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has disengaged some street sweepers, their supervisors and the service provider following investigations into alleged indiscriminate waste dumping along the Oworonshoki-Berger axisof Lagos State. The authority also arrested two suspected illegal waste dumpers in the area as part of ongoing enforcement efforts to curb improper waste disposal and promote a cleaner environment…
Victoria Oluwakotanmi is making waves after being crowned Miss Grand USA 2026, showcasing a remarkable blend of service, leadership and achievement. A proud Nigerian-American, Oluwakotanmi is a U.S. Navy Reserve veteran and chemical engineer, as well as a dedicated mentor passionate about nurturing the next generation of young leaders. Her journey from the classroom to military service and…
All is set for the grand finale of the 2026 Miss World Festival in the tourist city of Nha Trang, Vietnam, with strong support for Nigeria’s representative, Queen Tamunosoye Karibi George. A high-powered Nigerian delegation is in Vietnam to support the Rivers State-born beauty queen as she competes for the coveted Miss World crown. The Federal Government delegation is…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to address world leaders at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Tinubu is expected to deliver his address as the 10th speaker during the morning session of the second day of the high-level General Debate. The General Debate is scheduled to hold from September…
Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised a terrorist and recovered four motorcycles during a dawn offensive operation in Dan Musa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The operation, conducted on 4 September 2026, followed credible intelligence on the presence of terrorists around Yantumaki Forest. The troops launched a coordinated assault,…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has urged the Federal Government to ensure that the economic gains from fuel subsidy removal translate into tangible improvements in the lives of Nigerians. PENGASSAN President, Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro, said Nigerians, particularly workers and low-income earners, have endured significant hardship since the removal of the petrol…
The Kano-Jigawa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has generated ₦88.92 billion in revenue so far in 2026, marking a significant increase from the ₦63.07 billion collected in the first half of the year. The Deputy Comptroller of Customs in charge of the command, Umar Adamu, disclosed this during a press briefing in Kano, noting that July…
