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Lagos moves to enforce approval for traditional festivals
The Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture has urged registered traditional groups and associations across the state to obtain government approval before organising festivals, reiterating its “No Approval, No Celebration of Festivals” policy. The sensitisation programme, held at the Theatre Hall of the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture in Ikeja, brought together traditional rulers, Isese practitioners, scholars…
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LASG hands rescued mother, newborn to Plateau
Lagos State Government has handed over a 22-year-old vulnerable woman, Tingni Kindness, and her newborn baby girl to the Plateau State Government after she received life-saving medical care through the Lagos State Health Management Agency’s Assistance in Distress (LASHMA-AID) programme. The handover ceremony was held at the Conference Room of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in Ikeja. Speaking at…
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Atiku seeks Independent Panel on PFIPC row
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has rejected President Bola Tinubu’s directive assigning the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), insisting that only an independent commission of inquiry can restore public confidence. The PFIPC has been at the centre of public controversy following reports of a ₦1.3…
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Lagos Assembly moves to ban street begging as bill scales second reading
The Lagos State House of Assembly has commenced legislative action to prohibit street begging and tackle the growing menace of street urchins across the state, as a bill seeking to ban the practice scaled second reading during Wednesday’s plenary. The proposed legislation is aimed at restoring order, improving public safety and promoting a cleaner environment in response to the increasing…
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Lagos Assembly backs State Police, urges swift constitutional approval
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have endorsed the establishment of state police in Nigeria, urging all 36 State Houses of Assembly to expedite consideration and approval of the Constitution Alteration Bill on state policing in the national interest. The lawmakers expressed their support during Wednesday’s plenary after the Majority Leader, Hon. Noheem Adams, moved a motion titled…
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FG reaffirms crackdown on drug abuse, trafficking
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to every initiative aimed at preventing illicit drug use, dismantling trafficking networks, expanding access to treatment and rehabilitation, and promoting the wellbeing of all Nigerians. The assurance was given by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume at the opening ceremony of the ongoing National Drug Use Summit themed…
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NCC urges students to protect telecom infrastructure
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on Nigerian students to take an active role in protecting telecommunications infrastructure, describing it as a critical national asset that supports education, innovation, economic growth and digital connectivity. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Aminu Maida, made the appeal during a courtesy visit by the newly elected leadership of…
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Egypt coach blasts referee after dramatic World Cup exit
By Tosin Omojola Egypt coach, Hossam Hassan, has criticised the officiating following his side’s dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the Pharaohs were “treated unfairly” after a controversial decision disallowed a goal. Egypt appeared on course for one of the biggest upsets of the tournament after opening a 2-0…
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Switzerland edge Columbia on penalties to reach last 8
By Tosin Omojola Switzerland reached the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals for the first time since 1954 after defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw in their Round of 16 clash. Both sides battled through 120 minutes without finding the breakthrough in a tightly contested encounter that produced few clear-cut scoring opportunities. Colombia came closest to breaking the…
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Detention: El-rufai’s wives appeal for husband’s release, access to medical care
The wives of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in what they described as their family’s “ordeal”, urging that the former governor be granted bail on reasonable terms and allowed unrestricted access to medical care, lawyers and family members. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, Asiya el-Rufai, flanked by another wife…
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