The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Soludo, has approved the appointment of Professor Peter Azikiwe Onwualu as Chairman/Pro-Chancellor of the Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam. Onwualu is a professor of Agricultural Engineering and the current Vice-Chancellor of the African University of Science and Technology, Abuja. He is also a former […]
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Nestlé Nigeria Plc has deepened its push into Nigeria’s dairy value chain, signing a landmark agreement with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to establish a Dairy Technical Skills Development Centre in Paikon Kore, Gwagwalada, in a move aimed at transforming local milk production and strengthening rural livelihoods. The partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of […]
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Davido, has confirmed plans for a joint project with American R&B star Chris Brown…..
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The Zamfara State Government has directed security and law enforcement agencies to intensify enforcement against traffic offenders across the state.
The directive was issued by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, while receiving a report on traffic violations and related offences in Gusau.
In a statement by the SSG’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, Suleman Tudu, the move follows the constitution of a committee in February to examine the prevalence of traffic violations and recommend measures to curb rising road accidents.
The committee, chaired by DCP Salisu Bello Fago, was mandated to assess the nature of traffic-related offences and propose strategies to improve compliance with road safety regulations.
Addressing members of the committee, Nakwada decried the reckless behaviour of some road users, describing it as a serious threat to public safety.
He charged law enforcement agencies to identify, track and prosecute offenders without fear or favour, regardless of their status, while warning against extortion of citizens.
The SSG also directed relevant agencies to intensify public awareness campaigns and urged residents to comply strictly with traffic rules and regulations.
He commended the committee for its diligence and assured that the government would study its recommendations with a view to improving traffic management and ensuring safer roads.
Among the recommendations is the establishment of a joint task force comprising personnel from security and law enforcement agencies to support the Zamfara Road Traffic Court.
Meanwhile, the Road Traffic Court has convicted about 270 traffic offenders across the state in the past week.
Nigeria’s equities market sustained its upward momentum on Tuesday, albeit marginally, as cautious optimism among investors kept the bulls in control despite a weak market breadth and declining trading activity. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) of the Nigerian Exchange edged up 0.06 per cent to close at 218,249.81 points, reinforcing the market’s strong run and […]
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The Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA) has shut down the Ijebu- Imushin market in the Ijebu East Local Government Area of the state over indiscriminate waste disposal.
Special Adviser to the Governor on OGWAMA, Farook Akintunde, said the closure of the market became necessary after several warnings to the market leaders and traders on the need to operate in a clean environment and stop the indiscriminate dumping of waste in the market surroundings.
He lamented that despite the agency’s mechanical evacuation of their heaps of waste and provision of a Roll On Roll Off Bin, the marketers returned to dumping the waste.
He said, “To make their behaviour unacceptable, they refuse to patronise the PSP assigned to them for proper evacuation of their waste and prefer to dump their waste indiscriminately in the market.
“Despite this, OGWAMA decided to clean the market through mechanical evacuation of their heaps of waste and thereafter provided a Roll On Roll Off Bin for them to deposit their waste for easy evacuation, but they refused to make use of the bin and decided to still dump their waste indiscriminately in the market.
“The state government, through OGWAMA, will not fold its hand and watch a few traders put the health and well-being of a flourishing town into jeopardy by operating in such a filthy environment,” Akintunde added.
He called on the traders and their leaders to clean the whole market and inculcate the habit of using the bin instead of dumping them indiscriminately in the market surroundings, adding that it attracts flies and contaminates wares sold to the public, thereby spreading avoidable diseases.
Akintunde insisted that until these are done, the market will remain shut in the overriding public interest.
Ogun govt shuts down Ijebu-Imushin market over dirty environment, indiscriminate dumping of refuse
The Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA) has shut down the Ijebu-Imushin market in Ijebu East Local Government for operating in a dirty environment due to the indiscriminate dumping of waste. A Special Adviser to the Governor, Hon. Farook Akintunde, ordered the closure of the market, saying the measure became necessary after several warnings to […]
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The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Architecture Ahmed Dangiwa, has expressed profound gratitude to His Excellency, Bola Tinubu, for the opportunity to serve in the Federal Executive Council and contribute to the delivery of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Reacting to the recent cabinet reshuffle approved by the President, Dangiwa described his time in office as a privilege and a call to national service.
He noted that he remains deeply honoured to have been entrusted with the responsibility of leading reforms in Nigeria’s housing and urban development sector.
“I wish to sincerely thank Mr President for the confidence he reposed in me to serve as Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development. It has been a rare privilege to contribute to the advancement of policies and programmes aimed at expanding access to affordable housing for Nigerians,” he said.
The outgoing Minister noted that under the leadership of President Tinubu, the Ministry recorded significant strides in repositioning the housing sector as a key driver of economic growth, job creation, and social inclusion.
He highlighted the rollout of the Renewed Hope Housing Programme, the strengthening of public-private partnerships in housing delivery, and ongoing reforms in land administration and housing finance as key milestones achieved during his tenure.
Dangiwa in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Strategy, Mark Chieshe, also expressed appreciation to members of the Federal Executive Council, colleagues in government, heads of housing institutions, development partners, and staff of the Ministry for their support and collaboration throughout his time in office.
“I am grateful to my colleagues in the Federal Executive Council, stakeholders across the housing value chain, and the dedicated staff of the Ministry and its agencies for their commitment and hard work.
“Together, we laid strong foundations for a more structured and sustainable housing delivery system in Nigeria,” he added.
While acknowledging the directive to hand over in line with the President’s decision, he assured a smooth and orderly transition, reaffirming his commitment to the continued success of the Ministry and the broader objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He further extended his best wishes to the incoming leadership, expressing confidence that the Ministry will continue to build on the progress made and accelerate delivery in the sector.
Dangiwa reaffirmed his commitment to national development and pledged to continue supporting efforts that advance housing, infrastructure, and economic growth in Nigeria.
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Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Ikoyi, Lagos have commenced an investigation of a suspected fake lawyer, John Anoruo, for possession of a forged seal of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA.
Anoruo, who operates a legal and educational consultancy in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, was arrested by EFCC operatives on Monday, April 20, 2026.
His case began after he submitted a petition dated September 22, 2025 to the EFCC, on behalf of his clients, against the management of a company, Global West Vessel Specialist Nigeria Limited.
However, investigations revealed that both the petition and the subsequent Letter of Withdrawal dated March 5, 2026, bore a forged seal of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, which Anoruo confessed to have obtained from an undisclosed business centre in Lagos.
During investigations,the 55-year-old claimed that although he obtained a Law degree in 2018 from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, through evening classes, he did not attend the Nigerian Law School.
The suspect will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
Nigerian Comedian, Gloria Oloruntobi, popularly known as Maraji, has shared her views on personal choices, social pressure, and living with intention, stressing the importance of defining one’s own path rather than following trends. In a video posted on her Instagram page, she explained that she frequently receives questions about travel. “I constantly get asked why […]
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