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The Lagos State Government has stepped up its crackdown on environmental violations, arresting no fewer than 931 people for waste-related offenses within a year of ongoing enforcement operations across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on Sunday during the 2026 ministerial press conference held in Alausa, Ikeja, saying the state has significantly strengthened …

The African Democratic Congress has confirmed its three consensus candidates for the Borno South, North and Central senatorial seats in the upcoming general elections. According to the party, Alhaji Idris Mamman Durkwa has emerged as the candidate for Borno South Bulama Fugu Ibrahim (Borno North), while Babagana Zanna is for the Borno Central senatorial ticket. This is because the opposition …

By Kruah Thompson Monrovia, May 22, 2026 — Liberia’s cocoa sector has experienced a remarkable surge in export performance, with exports rising by 54 percent between 2024 and 2025, according to the Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA). During the reporting period, cocoa exports increased from 23,823 metric tons in 2024 to 36,609 metric tons in 2025, boosting revenue from …

*Opposes ex-wife’s attempt to suspend judgment The latest is yet to be heard in the bitter love affair between former Nigerian Shipowners Association (NISA) Chairman, Chief Isaac Morakinyo Jolapamo, and his ex-wife, ex-Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) staffer, Olufunke Otti, over control of a luxury property in Ikoyi. What began as a promising union between a wealthy shipping tycoon and his …

Post views: 71 By Akeem Busari Preparations for the 2026 Unity Cup, scheduled to take place from 26-30 May 2026 in London, have reached fever pitch, as organizers have taken a step further with the announcement of the appointment of renowned FIFA-licensed football agent, Dr. Drew Uyi, as the tournament’s official cultural ambassador. Reacting to the news, an elated …

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has ordered its departments nationwide to suspend regulatory services to 11 domestic airlines over unpaid debts, raising concerns in Nigeria’s aviation sector. The directive, contained in an internal memo dated May 22, 2026, was signed by the Director of Finance and Accounts, Olufemi Odukoya, and circulated to all directorates, regional offices and senior officials, including …

By Barth Ikiebe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has highlighted the importance of greater collaboration, intelligence sharing and inter-agency synergy in tackling terrorist financing, money laundering, wildlife trafficking and other forms of transnational organized crime. The Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, made this known during a study tour of the Operational Level Course on Counter Terrorism Financing and Regional …

President Bola Tinubu will on Sunday receive the Certificate of Return and the flag of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. Tinubu The presentation will take place in Abuja, following the nationwide collation of the results of the party’s presidential primary elections. This is contained in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, …

Post views: 160 The Rangers International Football Club Foundation is the social impact arm of Rangers International FC, Enugu. We believe that football is more than a game. It is a platform to teach discipline, teamwork, resilience and mental clarity to the next generation. Built on the legacy of the Flying Antelopes, our Foundation takes the same competitive spirit …

…Review conference ends without agreement as disarmament push stalls The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons has accused nuclear-weapon states, including the US, UK, France, China and Russia, of deliberately suppressing evidence on the humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons, as global disarmament negotiations have ended in stalemate. The accusation came as the 11th review conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty …