The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has restated its commitment to achieving a zero-waste Lagos, aligning with global efforts to minimise waste generation and maximise resource recovery. Speaking on the occasion of International Zero Waste Day, themed ‘Towards Zero Waste in Fashion and Textiles’, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, emphasised the need for sustainable waste management practices. He highlighted LAWMA’s ongoing initiatives to reduce landfill dependence, increase recycling rates, and promote responsible waste disposal among residents. Gbadegesin stressed that achieving a zero-waste Lagos requires active participation from all residents. “The International Zero Waste Day reminds us of our…
Author: Friday Omosola
Lagos State has recorded 10 confirmed cases of diphtheria between January 1 and March 27, 2025, prompting intensified efforts by health authorities to curb the outbreak. According to the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, suspected cases have fluctuated throughout the period, with daily reports varying between one and 15 cases. Providing an update on the situation over the weekend, Abayomi revealed that laboratory tests conducted on 76 samples confirmed 10 positive cases, while 63 returned negative. He also stated that three additional samples collected on March 26 are still pending results. He said the outbreak has been reported…
Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has emphasised the economic significance of the ongoing Trans-Kalabari Road Project, describing it as a crucial initiative to improve connectivity and address the economic challenges faced by riverine communities. During an inspection tour yesterday, Ibas visited the project site in Rumuolumeni and also assessed the Permanent Secretaries’ Quarters in Rumuokwurushi, both in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. He stressed the need for the timely completion of these infrastructure projects, citing their potential to enhance economic activities in Rivers State and beyond. Acknowledging the difficult terrain that has long hindered movement between communities, Ibas…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to uphold unity, peaceful coexistence, and tolerance as key values for national progress, drawing inspiration from the lessons of Ramadan. Speaking in Maiduguri, Borno State, during a luncheon with state elders and his former schoolmates in celebration of Eid-El-Fitr, Shettima emphasised the importance of collective harmony. Represented by Abdulkadir Rahis, the member representing Maiduguri Metropolitan Constituency in the House of Representatives, the Vice President stressed the need for citizens to embrace unity as a national gift. “We thank the Almighty Allah for sparing our lives to witness this Eid-El-Fitr. I wish to also…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, paid a condolence visit to his Kano State counterpart, Abba Yusuf, on Monday following the tragic killing of 16 Kano-bound travellers in Uromi, Edo State. Arriving at the Kano Government House around noon, Okpebholo was warmly received by Yusuf and other top government officials. During the visit, he expressed deep sorrow over the incident, which saw members of a local vigilante group mistakenly attack the travellers, believing them to be criminals. The victims, identified as hunters travelling from Port Harcourt to Kano for Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, were ambushed in Esan North-East Local Government Area, sparking outrage…
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed confidence that the ongoing political turmoil in the state will ultimately lead to greater unity and resilience among its people. Fubara made this assertion while receiving a delegation of Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic organisations, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at his private residence in Port Harcourt during an Eid-El-Fitr courtesy visit. Addressing the gathering, Fubara emphasised the importance of faith and perseverance, urging his supporters to trust in divine guidance. “This season reminds us of love, sacrifice, and unity. Your visit today demonstrates solidarity, and I deeply appreciate your…
President Bola Tinubu has extended the tenure of Kemi Nanna Nandap as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) until December 31, 2026. The announcement was made in a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to Tinubu on Information & Strategy on Monday. Nandap, who began her career with the NIS on October 9, 1989, was appointed Comptroller-General on March 1, 2024, with her initial tenure set to expire on August 31, 2025. However, in recognition of her leadership and contributions to the agency, President Tinubu has extended her tenure by over a year. READ ALSO: Lagos earmarks…
Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has claimed that he was offered a staggering N5 billion to support the governor’s impeachment. Speaking during an interview on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, Ehie stated that he possesses proof of the alleged bribery attempt, which he has stored on his phone. “In early October 2023, I was approached with a N5 billion offer to facilitate the impeachment of my principal. The evidence is right here on my phone,” he said. “Not only do I have it documented, but I have also printed and shared copies…
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart, Dele Momodu, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State. The 64-year-old called it an attack on democratic principles. The president’s move, which has drawn widespread criticism, saw the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and the entire Rivers State House of Assembly for six months amid ongoing political turmoil in the state. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday, the Osun-born politician joined a growing number of voices opposing Tinubu’s decision. READ ALSO: SERAP sues Tinubu over Fubara, Rivers lawmakers suspension “I…
Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied any involvement in the fire that engulfed the state’s House of Assembly complex on October 29, 2023. The accusation was made by former Rivers State Head of Service, George Nwaeke, who alleged that both Fubara and Ehie orchestrated the attack. Speaking on Channels Television Sunday Politics, Ehie refuted the claims, stating, “It is very important to clarify that I was not, I had no hand and was not part of the burning down of the Rivers State House of Assembly. “Like everyone else, I woke…
