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Expect Three-Day Sunshine, Thunderstorms from Monday – Nimet  

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted sunshine and thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja forecasts a sunny and hazy atmosphere over parts of Yobe and Borno states on Monday, with chances of thunderstorms over part of Kebbi. Continue Reading

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Ogun Govt. Shuts Company over Environmental Infractions

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Ogun State Government has warned companies that it will not condone any environmental infractions, especially those that have direct impacts on residents of the state. The Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment, Alhaji Farook Akintunde gave the warning while announcing the closure of a black oil, bio-char and steel wire producing company Continue Reading

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NiMet Alerts States of Impending Heat Stroke

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By Julian Osamoto The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has, in its weather prediction alert, warned of an impending heat stroke in Abuja, Kano, and many other northern states. According to the agency, the situation is being aggravated by the scorching heat waves across the country. Heat stroke, also known as sunstroke, is a life-threatening condition […]Continue Reading

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Minister Expresses Dissatisfaction on Ado-Akure Road Construction

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By Kazeem Ayodeji The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi has expressed dissatisfaction with the progress and quality of the ongoing construction of the Ado-Akure federal road. During an inspection of various road projects in Ekiti state, particularly the Ado-Ijan-Ikare federal road, Senator Umahi highlighted several issues which include discrepancies in performance from Continue Reading

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Makinde Lays Foundation for NUJ Mall in Oyo

Web News 26 March 2024 238 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has turned the sod for building a mall for the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Oyo State chapter, at the NUJ press centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan. The mall, a partnership between the Oyo NUJ and a private company, will house 40 shops, a 1,000-capacity hall, children’s play-station, […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Govt. Shuts Sorghum Plant over Environmental Infractions

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke As part of efforts to ensure a safe and hygienic environment for all, the Ogun State government has shut down a malted sorghum-producing company located at Ijako, Sango-Ota for serious environmental infractions and disobedience of government order. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment, Alhaji Farook Akintunde said the company Continue Reading

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Fire Razes 3 Buildings in Lagos Market

Web News 20 March 2024 136 0

Fire, on Wednesday, razed three buildings at the intersection of Nnamdi Azikiwe and Docemo in the Idumota area of Lagos Island, Lagos State. This was revealed in videos shared on X by citizens. The state Fire and Rescue Service also confirmed the incident on its X handle, stating that the fire affected two two-storey buildings […]Continue Reading

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Downpour Wreaks Havoc in Ilesa, Kajola, Iloko-Ijesa

Web News 19 March 2024 218 0

By Oyinlola Olaberinjo Residents of Kajola, Orita-Iloko and some notable areas in Ilesa, Iloko-Ijesa and Ijebu-Jesa have been counting their losses due to the significant damages caused by the downpour Monday night. The incident resulted in the destruction of properties worth millions of naira, causing financial losses for business owners and landlords of the affected […]Continue Reading

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Fire Razes Sokoto Central Market

Web News 18 March 2024 299 0

The Sokoto Central market is currently on fire, with the motorcycle section of the market affected. According to reports, the fire started early this morning, but its cause cannot be immediately established. However, another source revealed that the Sokoto Central market fire emanated from a dump site close to the motorcycle section. Reacting, the Chairman […]Continue Reading

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OSHA Calls for Template Design to Differentiate Survey Payments

Web News 13 March 2024 153 0

Osun State House of Assembly wants the office of Surveyor – General of the State to design a template aimed to differentiate Survey payments for towns and villages. The Chairman, House Committee on Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Development , Mr. Lawrence Adeoti made the call during a maiden meeting with officials of Surveyor General […]Continue Reading

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Kidnapping: Police Beef Up Security on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Web News 12 March 2024 216 0

By Rasheedah Makinde The police public relations officer in Ogun state, Omolola Odutola says the command has placed different measures at Lagos-Ibadan Expressway over an alleged kidnap. Mrs Odutola, said the divisional police officer, DPOs in the area have been ordered to intensify patrol along the area. She said The DPOs comprising Mowe, Ibafo, Redeem […]Continue Reading

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Mr. Ibu Dies at 62

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Veteran actor, John Okafor, known as Mr Ibu, is dead.Mr Ibu died on Saturday at an undisclosed hospital in Lagos State.He was 62. News of the death filtered in on Saturday evening, but the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, would later confirm it on his official social media handles. “Sad […]Continue Reading

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NSCDC Promises Monthly Sanitation in Markets

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By Rasheedah Makinde As part of its social responsibility, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC has promised a monthly environmental sanitation in all markets across Oyo state. NSCDC Commandant in Oyo state, Mr Augustine Padonu stated this during a community service at Mokola market in commemoration of this year’s Civil Defence Day. Mr […]Continue Reading

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Desist from unauthorized depletion of forest reserves- Ogun Warns Foresters 

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By Olusegun Folarin  Forestry Officers have been warned to refrain from collaborating with loggers and other unauthorised people in felling and loading trees as well as other forest resources. Ogun State Commissioner for Forestry, Mr Taiwo Oludotun, gave the warning while addressing management and Forest Officers at the Ministry’s headquarters, Abeokuta.  Mr Oludotun Continue Reading

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Millions of Naira Lost in Kano Market Inferno

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A midnight fire has destroyed over 50 shops and property worth N150 million at Yan Katako Market Rijiyar Lemu area of Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State. Speaking to newsmen, the chairman of the market, Alhaji Mamuda Abdullahi, explained that the blaze started at about 1 am on Monday. He pointed out that the […]Continue Reading

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Early Morning Downpour Leaves Olodo Residents Stranded

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By Olawale Asake Following today’s early morning downpour in some parts of Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital, the ancient bridge on the alternative road created by the State Government for motorists and residents of Olodo, Lagelu Local Government Area, has been submerged, causing motorists and commuters to be stranded. Two of the stranded motorists, Mrs […]Continue Reading

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Shops Gutted by Fire in Anambra Market

Web News 21 February 2024 139 0

A midnight fire outbreak has razed no fewer than four shops at the Nkwo Market, Umunze in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. Eyewitnesses said the fire was ignited by a suspected power surge and raged for several hours before the arrival of the men of the state fire service who battled to […]Continue Reading

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Flood: Residents Appeal for Rehabilitation of Ojere-Oba Road

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By Olusegun Folarin Residents of communities along Ojere-Oba Road in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State have appealed to relevant authorities to find a lasting solution to the perennial flood affecting the area. The people who appealed in an interview with Radio Nigeria in Abeokuta said the flood had remained a nightmare for […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Demolishes Shanties, Warns Monarchs

Web News 19 February 2024 245 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Ogun State Government has warned traditional rulers in the state against allocating road setbacks and public spaces to unauthorized users for pecuniary gains. Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment, Alhaji Farook Akintunde gave the warning when he led the state Taskforce on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement to carry out the Continue Reading

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24-hour Repair of Third Mainland Bridge Ongoing

Web News 18 February 2024 168 0

The Third Mainland Bridge is currently closed for 24-hour for traffic bound from Iyana Oworonshoki to Lagos Island, effective from midnight on Sunday, February 18, until midnight on Monday, February 19. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, announced this on Saturday. Mrs Kesha said the aim of the closure is […]Continue Reading

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Illegal mining fueling insecurity in Nigeria says Deputy Speaker

Web News 13 February 2024 164 0

By Tanimu Salihu (Abuja) The Deputy Speaker House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says the current practice of mining in Nigeria has contributed largely to the insecurity confronting the nation. The Deputy Speaker stated this in Abuja at a Public Policy Dialogue on Solid Minerals organized by the House Committee on Solid Minerals. The Public Policy […]Continue Reading

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Fire Razes Kano Police Station

Web News 12 February 2024 184 0

The police command in Kano State says the Divisional Police Office in Nasarawa Local Government Area has been gutted by fire. The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Usaini Gumel, disclosed in Kano that the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday. “At about 05.45 a.m. the Divisional Police headquarters was engulfed by fire and […]Continue Reading

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Flush out illegal miners, bandits, Govt to Oyo LG Bosses

Web News 6 February 2024 188 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government has directed all the 33 local government chairmen in the state and traditional rulers areas to flush out illegal miners, bandits and land grabbers in their respective council areas to curb illegal mining and other criminal activities in the state.  The State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters,  […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Govt. Begins Rehabilitation of Water Pipelines

Web News 2 February 2024 248 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Oyo State Government has embarked on the rehabilitation of water pipelines at Eleyele and Sango axis of Ibadan. The Chairman, Water Corporation of Oyo State, Mr Elias Adeojo stated this in his office after a meeting with the Engineers of the Corporation saddled with the responsibility. Mr Adeojo reiterated that the government […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Govt Seals Church over Noise Pollution

Web News 2 February 2024 222 0

By Kayode Banjo Oyo State Government, has sealed a new generation Church, located at Golden Estate, Oluyole, Ibadan, the State capital. The measure was taken by the State Government, against a branch of Christ Life Church in the area, after several unresolved steps taken by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources to mediate among […]Continue Reading