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The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has urged residents to comply with the reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation exercise, set to resume on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

In a statement shared on its official X platform on Monday, the agency announced that the exercise would take place statewide between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.

LAWMA emphasised that the designated period is intended for residents to clean their surroundings and ensure proper waste disposal, as part of broader efforts to maintain environmental hygiene.

“Monthly sanitation exercise commences on Saturday 25th April from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. across the state.

“This is a reminder that sanitation is everyone’s responsibility. Residents are encouraged to clean their surroundings, dispose waste properly, and support efforts to keep our environment clean and safe.

“Together, we can achieve a cleaner and more livable Lagos,” the statement read.

The Lagos State Government had earlier announced the return of the exercise in March, nearly ten years after it was discontinued.

Confirming the development, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the sanitation programme would now hold on the last Saturday of every month within the same time frame.

“I am pleased to inform all Lagosians that the monthly environmental sanitation exercise will resume effective Saturday, 25th April 2026, holding on the last Saturday of every month from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m,” he stated.

The initiative, which was previously conducted between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., was suspended in November 2016 following a court ruling that restricted the enforcement of movement limitations during the exercise.

Its reintroduction has been welcomed by several residents, who believe it will help curb indiscriminate waste disposal, mitigate flooding, and improve overall cleanliness across the state.

However, some residents have expressed reservations regarding enforcement, cautioning that movement restrictions could be misused by security personnel.

They also stressed the need for sustained public education on proper waste management practices, noting that long-term behavioural change should complement the monthly sanitation exercise.

Lagos govt urges compliance as monthly sanitation resumes April 25

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have shifted focus from policy alignment to real time fraud detection with the launch of a shared data initiative aimed at curbing SIM related financial crimes.

At the heart of the new agreement, signed Monday in Abuja, is the proposed Telecom Identity Risk Management Portal a centralised system designed to give banks, fintechs, and telecom operators instant visibility into the status of mobile numbers used in financial transactions.

The platform will flag high-risk numbers, including those recently swapped, recycled, or blacklisted, allowing service providers to block suspicious transactions before fraud occurs.

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso described the initiative as a decisive move toward proactive fraud prevention rather than reactive enforcement, noting that the financial system must evolve alongside increasingly sophisticated digital threats.

“This is about staying ahead of the curve,” Cardoso said, emphasising that real-time data sharing would significantly reduce vulnerabilities exploited by fraudsters.

On its part, NCC Executive Vice Chairman, Aminu Maida said the integration would close longstanding gaps between telecom and financial systems, particularly in verifying the authenticity of phone numbers linked to transactions.

The portal could be a game changer in tackling fraud schemes that rely on SIM swaps or recycled numbers issues that have led to rising consumer complaints and financial losses in recent years.

Beyond fraud prevention, the agreement is also expected to improve dispute resolution. With clearer data trails, cases involving failed airtime or data purchases where customers are charged without receiving service can be resolved faster under a unified framework.

The partnership introduces joint oversight committees to coordinate implementation and ensure compliance with data protection standards, including encryption and user consent protocols.

The move signals a broader regulatory shift toward tighter integration of Nigeria’s digital infrastructure, as authorities seek to build trust in electronic payments and expand financial inclusion.

With mobile numbers increasingly serving as the gateway to banking and digital services, the success of the initiative may hinge on how effectively both sectors can maintain accurate, secure, and up-to-date subscriber data.

CBN, NCC Unveil Platform To Track SIM Fraud is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

Value Rebirth/Human Rights Advocate, VRHRA, has decried the plight of the people of Okuama community.

The Coordinator of VRHRA, Amb. Edewor Egedegbe, stated this while speaking on the situation in Okuama during a TV programme, ‘Niger Delta Today,’ on Advocate Broadcasting Network (ADBN).

Speaking on concerns that Okuama community leaders and others have remained in military detention for more than two years, he blasted the federal and Delta State governments, as well as the National Assembly, for abandoning them, especially as there has been no feedback from the institutions of government responsible for their detention.

According to him, all attempts they have made to reach out to the Governor of Delta State to express their concerns have been futile.

“That is the most worrisome to me. The truth is, government and leadership are about empathy. As the situation of Okuama people remains pathetic, we need to talk to those in charge of government because we are under the government.

“As bona fide citizens, if there are issues, just as we have in Okuama, to whom do we cry? Is it not the government? But as it is now, we don’t have access to our government as I speak. If you journalists can help us gain access to the government, please offer us that help.”

He appealed to the Governor of Delta State, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, to grant them an audience, stating that failure to do so would amount to undermining the plight of the people of Okuama.

“We are saying to the governor: grant us access to talk to you. Our people are in detention, and we don’t have access to them. The army, which by law does not have the right to continuously hold Okuama people in detention facilities, just as it does not have the right to prosecute them, is perpetually keeping our people in detention and does not grant us the privilege to see them. It is right to say that if the governor can have access to them, let him tell us what the authorities are saying about this matter.

“On the other hand, if there is prima facie evidence against our people—Prof. Arthur Ekpekpor, Chief Belvis Adogbo, Dennis Amalaka, and Mabel Owemu (one of them, James Oghorokor, reportedly died in detention)—let the army produce them in court to face their charges and allow the rule of law to take its course in this lingering matter.

“So, what I am saying is that we need an update on our people, but we are not getting it. We are really worried about this development. There is not much we can say other than to tell the public, through your platform, the true plight of our people who are living in a pitiable condition in Okuama community. In short, our people are living in trenches; there is no doubt about that.

“It will surprise you to hear that a hall with more than 40 rooms, built by the Governor of Delta State in collaboration with the chairman of Ughelli South LGA, is where over a thousand people are resting their heads. You can imagine the horrible situation they are facing. I candidly request that you visit the Okuama community to see the state of things.

“Let me re-emphasise that apart from the thatched houses standing in the community, which serve as homes for some people, the rest of the Okuama people are residing in that one hall built by the government. The primary school that has been built has no chairs to commence teaching, so the children of Okuama have not gone to school in the past two years, through no fault of theirs, and we say we are in a democracy?

“I do know that things can be done better. I am calling on the governor of Delta State and other arms of government to understand that the essence of governance is to protect lives and property, not the other way round. Anything less than that is unacceptable in a democratic setting.

“We are not under military rule where dictatorship is the order of the day. We are crying out to the Nigerian government, headed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Governor of Delta State, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the senators, and members of the House of Representatives, that they have not done well by us, to say the least. They may have tried their best, but it is not good enough for us.

“In short, we are taken aback that our people are languishing in military detention facilities for 20 months over a matter that is already in court. Even court orders have been issued and served on the relevant government agencies, yet they have remained adamant. Such disregard for court orders leaves much to be desired in a democratic system.”

When asked about the current situation in Okuama and the immediate expectations of the people, he said:

“Simply put, the expectations of the people of Okuama are to see the government come to their aid. Today, Okuama is almost becoming history—a narrative we strongly reject. The people are calling on the government to rebuild Okuama. First and foremost, the Okuama leaders in military detention should be released, as they know nothing about the allegations. However, if the army has proof that they are complicit, let them be tried through the appropriate legal channels—not kept in detention indefinitely.

“One person has died, and another was at the point of death before being released to Senator Ede Dafinone. We do not know the condition of the others. So, we want them released as soon as possible, or if they are to be tried, let the police take over the case and prosecute them in a competent court of law.

“At this juncture, let me set the record straight: out of the five persons in detention, two are not connected to Okuama. One of them, Dennis Amalaka, is a tenant of the late President of Okuama, James Oghorokor. Dennis was arrested alongside him at his residence. Also, Mabel Owemu was arrested alongside Prof. Arthur Ekpekpor. Those from Okuama are the President-General of the Ewu Clan Development Forum, Prof. Arthur Ekpekpor, Chief Belvis Adogbo, and James Oghorokor, now deceased.”

Okuama crisis: Rights group decries detention of leaders, seeks gov’s intervention

The Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell, has reiterated his commitment to sustained engagement aimed at advancing mutually beneficial development between Grenada and Taraba State in Nigeria.

Mitchell made the remarks during a courtesy visit to the Aku Uka of Wukari, Dr Ishaku Adda Ali, alongside other traditional rulers in Taraba State.

His visit took place during the just-concluded annual Nwonyo fishing festival held in Ibi Local Government Council of the state.

Expressing admiration for the region’s cultural heritage, the Grenadian leader said he was impressed by the richness of traditions in Taraba State and expressed optimism about future cooperation between both sides.

“I am deeply impressed by the rich traditions here and look forward to strengthening ties that will benefit both Grenada and Taraba State,” he said.

On his part, the Aku Uka of Wukari described the visit as a landmark moment in strengthening international friendship and cultural exchange, noting that the people of Wukari and Taraba State at large were honoured to host the Caribbean leader.

Also speaking, the Secretary to the Government of Taraba State, Barrister Gebon Kataps, said the state government remained committed to using culture as a diplomatic and developmental tool.

“We are leveraging culture as a tool of diplomacy, and this engagement will open new opportunities for collaboration and development,” he stated.

Kataps further disclosed that cultural troupes from Taraba State are scheduled to visit Grenada in May, as part of ongoing efforts to deepen bilateral relations and promote cultural exchange between both regions.

Grenada’s PM Dickon Mitchell pledges cultural, developmental ties with Taraba

Popular Nigerian cryptocurrency entrepreneur, Linus Williams Ifejirika, better known as Blord, has finally been released from the Kuje Correctional Facility.

Blord was released after meeting his bail conditions on Monday evening.

This came 20 days after he was remanded for allegedly impersonating VeryDarkMan.

DAILY POST recalls that the entrepreneur was granted bail and was also ordered to deposit his international passport as part of his bail conditions on Friday.

However, he was returned to prison after his passport could not arrive in Abuja from Anambra State on time.

Announcing Blord’s release, popular human rights activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, on Monday evening, appreciated the public for their support.

Sharing a video of his release on his Instagram page, Sowore wrote: “Linus Williams, also known as @mrblordofficial, is finally out of Kuje Prison, and that outcome is a reminder that collective action can yield results. No one should be abandoned to unjust detention. No one shall be left behind. THANK YOU, EVERYONE.”

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Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State was on Monday thrown into turmoil following the invasion of the council secretariat by hoodlums, who attacked and stripped the council chairman, Tope Omolayo, after he resumed duty following the expiration of his six-month suspension.

With official activities disrupted during the invasion, workers ran in various directions as the armed hoodlums stormed the secretariat in large numbers.

The chairman was suspended about six months ago by the legislative council of the local government following political and administrative disagreements.

While narrating the incident, a source said the chairman had barely settled in when the attackers arrived and descended on him, beating him and tearing his clothes in the process.

“The moment he arrived, they attacked him. He was beaten and his clothes were torn. People ran in different directions as the situation worsened. It felt like a war zone. Everyone ran for cover,” the source said.

There were also claims from some witnesses that the attackers made references to authority from the Olowo of Owo during the confrontation, although this could not be independently verified.

However, an official from the palace, who spoke on condition of anonymity, denied any involvement of the traditional institution in the incident, urging that the palace should not be associated with the attack. No formal statement had been issued by the palace at the time of filing this report.

Some of the chairman’s supporters queried the legality of the suspension process, alleging irregularities in official communication and documentation.

Speaking on the incident, the State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said the command swiftly responded by deploying personnel to the secretariat to forestall a breakdown of law and order.

Owo LG Chairman assaulted, stripped by suspected thugs

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive education with the provision of free accommodation, feeding, and other support services for candidates with special needs sitting its examinations across the country. The Centre Coordinator for the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG) in Ekiti State, Professor Saheed Aderinoye, disclosed this while […]

Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland, currently leads this season’s goal contribution in the Premier League.

According to Squawka Football’s latest statistics, the Norway international has 30 goals (23 scored, 7 assisted) so far.

Haaland is also the first player to reach this number after scoring a goal in Man City’s 2-1 win against Arsenal on Sunday.

Players with the most goal contributions in the Premier League this season [Top 10]:

1. Haaland – 30

2. Bruno Fernandes – 26

3. Igor Thiago – 22

4. Joao Pedro – 19

5. Antoine Semenyo – 19

6. Harry Wilson – 16

7. Jarrod Bowen – 16

8. Hugo Ekitike – 15

9. Ryan Cherki – 14

10. Gibbs-White – 14

EPL: Players with most goal contributions this season [Top 10]

Popular Nigerian Fuji disc jockey, Kudirat Gbemisola, known as DJ Kulet, has revealed that she was once involved in prostitution in