62 m. ago Lagos assembly condemns suspended clerk’s unauthorised entry

The Lagos State House of Assembly has condemned the unauthorised entry of suspended Clerk, Mr Olalekan Onafeko, into the Assembly premises following his suspension announcement on January 13. The Assembly’s Chief Security Officer, Mr Kabir Kushoro, confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Onafeko Read More

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3 h. ago UPDATED: Court refuses Emefiele’s request to withdraw from trial, adjourns till May 26

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice R.A. Oshodi of a Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on 26 February 2025 refused an application by a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, asking the trial judge to recuse himself from the case on the allegation of bias. Emefiele is standing trial on […] The post UPDATED: Court refuses Emefiele’s request to withdraw from trial, adjourns till May 26 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago ‘I Need Police Protection 24/7’ – NAFDAC Boss Laments Facing Death Threats

Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has revealed that she is facing death threats due to her efforts to combat counterfeit and illicit drugs in Nigeria. Adeyeye stated that she no longer has personal freedom and requires police protection 24/7, both in Abuja and Lagos. […] The post ‘I Need Police Protection 24/7’ – NAFDAC Boss Laments Facing Death Threats appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price To N825, Offers Nigerians Relief Amid Ramadan

In a move aimed at easing the financial burden on Nigerians, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has disclosed a significant reduction in the ex-depot price of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol. The new price of N825 per litre, revealed on Wednesday, marks the second reduction in February 2025. According to Esan Sunday, head of […] The post Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price To N825, Offers Nigerians Relief Amid Ramadan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Transport fare still the same — Reactions trail Dangote’s petrol price crash

Tribune Online Transport fare still the same — Reactions trail Dangote’s petrol price crash Some opined that the reduction would most likely not directly impact the lives of average Nigerians, arguing that transportation fares would not see corresponding deductions. Transport fare still the same — Reactions trail Dangote’s petrol price crash Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Lagos Central Mosque: Court orders Chief Imam to take charge of Ramadan lecture

Tribune Online Lagos Central Mosque: Court orders Chief Imam to take charge of Ramadan lecture He also ordered all parties involved in the Lagos Central Mosque dispute over the yearly Ramadan Lecture to refrain from actions that could lead to a breakdown of law and order in the state. Lagos Central Mosque: Court orders Chief Imam to take charge of Ramadan lecture Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Dangote’s partner to sell petrol at N860/litre in Lagos, N870 in Ibadan, others

Tribune Online Dangote’s partner to sell petrol at N860/litre in Lagos, N870 in Ibadan, others Dangote Refinery’s retail partner, MRS Holdings, will sell petrol at N860 per litre in Lagos and N870 per litre in Ibadan and other parts of the South-West, following a recent price reduction by the refinery. Dangote’s partner to sell petrol at N860/litre in Lagos, N870 in Ibadan, others Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial

Tribune Online Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted bail to three Lagos State House of Assembly workers arraigned for assaulting officers of the Department of State Security Services (SSS). Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial Tribune Online

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4 h. ago NAFDAC recovers 87 truckloads of expired drugs in Lagos, Abia, Anambra markets

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Wednesday, said it seized 87 truckloads of banned, expired and substandard medicinal products, including USAID and UNFPA-donated antiretroviral drugs, male and female condoms, among others. This followed a crackdown on the illicit drug trade that saw it raiding the country’s three major open drug Read More

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5 h. ago Always be at your best, Lagos deputy gov charges public servants

Tribune Online Always be at your best, Lagos deputy gov charges public servants Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has urged public servants in the state to be innovative and always strive for excellence in discharging their duties to enhance service delivery. Always be at your best, Lagos deputy gov charges public servants Tribune Online

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6 h. ago BREAKING: Dangote slashes petrol loading price to N825/litre

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, on Wednesday, announced a reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, commonly referred to as petrol, by N65.00. This means the price will drop from N890 to N825 per litre, effective Thursday, February 27, 2025, a statement by the refinery stated. According to Dangote, this adjustment is Read More

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6 h. ago Nigerians in diaspora demand action over N375bn demolition in Lagos

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Some Nigerian investors in the diaspora, under the aegis of the Association of Nigerians Diasporan Investors, have cried out to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the demolition of a N375 billion property in Lagos State. Speaking on behalf of the diaspora, Managing Director of Winhomes Global Services Limited, Stella Ifeoma Okengwu, […] The post Nigerians in diaspora demand action over N375bn demolition in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago NAFDAC Raids Warehouses, Seizes Expired USAID, UNFPA Condoms 

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered large quantities of expired condoms and antiretroviral drugs donated by USAID and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) during recent raids in Lagos, Onitsha, and Aba warehouses. NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this to State House correspondents on Wednesday during […]

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7 h. ago Oyo govt begins demolition of properties on acquired land in Ibadan

Tribune Online Oyo govt begins demolition of properties on acquired land in Ibadan The Oyo State Government has commenced the demolition of properties on its acquired land in Podo Area, along Top One Garden and Dizengoff, Kolapo Ishola Area, Ibadan in Oluyole and Lagelu local government areas respectively. Oyo govt begins demolition of properties on acquired land in Ibadan Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Navy destroys illegal refineries, seizes stolen crude oil in Delta

Tribune Online Navy destroys illegal refineries, seizes stolen crude oil in Delta The Nigerian Navy has dismantled four illegal refining sites in Delta State, seizing thousands of litres of stolen crude oil and illegally refined diesel. Navy destroys illegal refineries, seizes stolen crude oil in Delta Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Emefiele’s bid to halt trial denied as judge refuses to recuse self

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court in Lagos has turned down the bid to stop the hearing of the corruption allegations against the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Giving his ruling on Wednesday, Oshodi dismissed Emefiele’s request to recuse himself from the trial, noting that the allegations […] The post Emefiele’s bid to halt trial denied as judge refuses to recuse self appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago U.S. Consulate helps create economic opportunities for 120 emerging technicians

The U.S. Consulate General Lagos has partnered with the Field of Skills and Dreams VTE Academy to launch the Emerging read more U.S. Consulate helps create economic opportunities for 120 emerging technicians

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9 h. ago Safe driving: RTEAN partners FRSC to establish specialized training school for members

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta In order to enhance safe driving and road safety, the leadership of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigerian (RTEAN) in Ogun State, says it will partner the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)to establish a specialized training centre for drivers. The National President, Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Musa […] The post Safe driving: RTEAN partners FRSC to establish specialized training school for members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago UPDATED: Judge rejects request to withdraw from Emefiele’s trial

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has dismissed a request for his recusal from the ongoing trial of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Delivering his ruling on Wednesday, Justice Oshodi held that the allegations of bias raised by the defence were unsubstantiated, stating Read More

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10 h. ago Western Marine Customs hands over 2,433kgs of cannabis sativa, others to NDLEA, NAFDAC

Tribune Online Western Marine Customs hands over 2,433kgs of cannabis sativa, others to NDLEA, NAFDAC Addressing journalists in Lagos during the handover ceremony, the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Paul Bamisaiye, explained that the seizures were made across the South-Western waterways following effective inter-agency collaboration. Western Marine Customs hands over 2,433kgs of cannabis sativa, others to NDLEA, NAFDAC Tribune Online

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