1 hour ago Escravos–Lagos gas pipeline explodes in Delta, says NNPC Ltd

NNPC Ltd confirms a gas pipeline explosion on the Escravos–Lagos line in Delta. The cause is under investigation as safety measures are activated. Read More: https://punchng.com/escravos-lagos-gas-pipeline-explodes-in-delta-says-nnpc-ltd/

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2 h. ago Customs, NDLEA Intercept Drugs Concealed In Imported Vehicles At Apapa Port

The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has seized 2,374 packages of Canadian Loud concealed inside imported vehicles at the Lagos Port. In a statement on Thursday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Isah Sulaiman, revealed that the illicit substance, hidden in 55 bags, […]

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2 h. ago Army Chief Solicits Traditional Rulers’ Support For Military Operations

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday, implored traditional rulers in the country to support military operations. Lt.-Gen. Shaibu made the call during a courtesy visit to the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, at his palace in Lagos. A statement by the Nigerian Army spokesperson, Colonel Appolonia Anele, said […]

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4 h. ago How we survived the naira fall and sustained growth in the past decade — Tinubu

Primero Transport Services Limited is one of the operators of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Lagos State, with about read more How we survived the naira fall and sustained growth in the past decade — Tinubu

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7 h. ago DSTV caught in crossfire as Netflix, Paramount battle for Warner deal

MultiChoice entered December bracing for a difficult renegotiation with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). What it did not anticipate was a read more DSTV caught in crossfire as Netflix, Paramount battle for Warner deal

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8 h. ago Ministry Marks 16 Days Of Activism Against Violence On Women, Children

Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, in partnership with the World Bank Group in Nigeria, hosted a high-level National Dialogue on Ending Gender-based Violence (GBV) in Abuja and Lagos, to mark the end of its 2025 initiative and the “16 Days of Activism” campaign. The event brought together government officials, development partners, private […]

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16 h. ago Dangote unveils N1trn education scholarship funds, targets 1.3 million learners

The Group President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on Thursday, in Lagos, launched education scholarship funds of N1 trillion..

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17 h. ago Viral Video: Lagos Police Arrest 13 For Allegedly Assaulting Inspector After Wrongly Accusing Him Of Theft In Oshodi

The Lagos State Police Command has seen a video circulating widely across various social media platforms showing an Inspector of Police being beaten, with a caption falsely alleging that he was caught stealing. The Command wishes to categorically clarify that the narration accompanying the video is false and misleading. (2) The Inspector in question is […] The post Viral Video: Lagos Police Arrest 13 For Allegedly Assaulting Inspector After Wrongly Accusing Him Of Theft In Oshodi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Lagos: Police arrest 13 suspects, sanction inspector over viral assault

The police in Lagos State have arrested thirteen suspects in connection with the physical assault of a police inspector who was accused of stealing in a viral online video.

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20 h. ago Humanizing Art Part II: The Anatomy of Perception Launches as Lagos’ First Growing Touring Sculpture and Technology Exhibition

Lagos, Nigeria – Humanizing Art Part II: The Anatomy of Perception opens as a groundbreaking touring exhibition that explores the read more Humanizing Art Part II: The Anatomy of Perception Launches as Lagos’ First Growing Touring Sculpture and Technology Exhibition

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21 h. ago Maria Corina Machado: The Face And Fire Of Venezuela’s Opposition

Hailed as "la libertadora," in an allusion to Venezuela's historic independence hero Simon "The Liberator" Bolivar, Machado was given the Nobel Peace Prize on Wednesday -- but made it to Oslo too late to accept the award. The post Maria Corina Machado: The Face And Fire Of Venezuela’s Opposition appeared first on Channels Television.

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22 h. ago Venezuelan Nobel Prize winner Machado emerges in Oslo after months in hiding

Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, has resurfaced for the first time in months, embarking on a secret journey read more Venezuelan Nobel Prize winner Machado emerges in Oslo after months in hiding

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22 h. ago LASU Management, Students Fume Over ‘Bandits Prank’ Video Shot Inside Varsity

The Lagos State University (LASU) community has been thrown into outrage following the circulation of a controversial prank video in which a group of young men dressed as armed bandits stormed the campus, sparking panic among students. The video, titled “Bandits Prank on Lasuites” and uploaded on December 5 by Datreez Entertainment TV, showed men […]

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25 h. ago Students, management fume over ‘bandits prank’ filmed at Lagos varsity

A ‘bandits prank’ video filmed at Lagos State University sparks fury from students and management, leading to an apology and campus-wide backlash. Read More: https://punchng.com/students-management-fume-over-bandits-prank-filmed-at-lagos-varsity/

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26 h. ago Police probe viral video of officer mobbed over theft allegation

The Lagos State Police Command is investigating a viral video showing a uniformed police officer mobbed by a crowd over an unconfirmed theft allegation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-probe-viral-video-of-officer-mobbed-over-theft-allegation/

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27 h. ago Federal Executive Council Approves Purchase Of 200 Electric Buses For Auto Council

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the purchase of 200 electric buses for the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), signalling a fresh drive to modernise Nigeria’s transportation and industrial ecosystem. Briefing State House correspondents after the meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Minister of State for Industry, Trade and […]

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28 h. ago Nigerian universities must shift from theoretical to solution

Nigerian universities have been urged to shift from theoretical to solution-driven and practical learning capable of driving meaningful research to address societal challenges. This was the summation of discussants at this year’s Grooming Centre University Research Grant award event held at its headquarters in Lagos recently. A total of 125 students comprising 21 PhD candidates, […]

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30 h. ago LASWA, NIWA launch ember months safety campaign on Lagos waterways

THE Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) have introduced a proactive safety campaign to keep waterways safe during December’s surge in travel. Emphasising the importance of strict adherence in a joint statement, the LASWA/NIWA urged boat operators and passengers to work together to prevent avoidable accidents on Lagos Inland […]

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31 h. ago Lagos seeks private capital to fund ambitious transport policies

The Lagos State government has unveiled its transport policies designed to reduce the logistics pressure on roads and improve the read more Lagos seeks private capital to fund ambitious transport policies

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32 h. ago Shipping companies underpay Nigerian seafarers, delay salaries —Captain Onakoya

Captain (Dr) Abdulrasheed Onakoya is a researcher and member of the Nigerian Association of Master Mariners (NAMM). In this paper presentation delivered during the Quarterly briefing of NAMM in Lagos, he discusses multi-faceted challenges confronting Nigerian seafarers. TOLA ADENUBI brings the excerpts: WHAT inspired your focus on the welfare and protection of Nigerian seafarers? When […]

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