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The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has launched “Know Your PSP” campaign, an initiative aimed at improving communication and cooperation between residents and Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators, responsible for waste collection.Commenting on the initiative, managing director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the campaign was aimed at improving waste management practices throughout the state, adding that the initiative would provide residents with detailed information about the specific PSP operators assigned to their areas, for contact and for reporting issues or requesting additional services. He said, “The ‘Know Your PSP’ campaign is a crucial step in our on-going effort at…

Final bout card for the highly anticipated King and Queen of the Ring showdown will be determined on Friday Night Smackdown as Randy Orton and Tama Tonga will battle for a chance to fight against Monday Night Raw’s candidate, Gunther. Members of The Bloodline namely Solo Sikoa and Tonga Loa were instrumental as Tonga defeated LA Knight last week to advance to the semi-final of the King of the Ring tournament on Friday Night Smackdown. Tonight’s Smackdown will be the first to be held in Saudi Arabia, you can catch the action live on WWE Network (ch 68) at 1am…

A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the interim forfeiture of $4,719,054, N830,875,611, and several property linked to the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The order was issued on Friday, by Justice Yellim Bogoro after an ex-parte motion by EFCC counsel Bilkisu Buhari and C.C. Chineye. The forfeited funds, held in various banks, were linked to Omoile Anita Joy, Deep Blue Energy Service Limited, Exactquote Bureau De Change Ltd, Lipam Investment Services Limited, Tatler Services Limited, Rosajul Global Resources Ltd, and TIL Communication Nigeria Ltd. Emefiele’s properties forfeited to the federal government include;…

…Insists he was Expelled for Malpractice in UNIAbuja A Pan Arewa group , Jigawa Conscience Alliance has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately reverse the appointment of Mr Dickson Akoh as Member of the Governing Board of Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa . The group frowned bitterly at his appointment wondering why a man known to have been expelled from the renowned University of Abuja for Examination Malpractice would be appointed member of a University governing council in Nigeria. According to a statement issued by The group’s National Chairman, Hon. Abdulahi Shehu-Dutse and made available to newsmen…

By Ebere Agozie A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mohammed Ndarani says that the hallmark of justice, is to guaranty the possibility that the weak could win against the strong, even against the state itself. Ndarani said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja. He said that the law is the mechanism for reducing the level of grievance in a society. He stressed that unless there is confidence in the system, both in its rules and the officials that apply them, anxiety and bitterness will continue across the nation. “Justice delayed is…

Former Governor of Ogun State and current Senator, Otunba Engr. Olugbenga Daniel, has underscored the necessity for government subsidies in the power sector following the removal of petrol subsidies. He proposed that effective management and strategic support are essential to stimulate economic growth and enhance Nigeria’s infrastructure. Daniel emphasised the importance of government involvement in supporting public goods, drawing comparisons to the Chinese model of economic diplomacy. He explained that many Chinese companies, which have made significant inroads into African markets, benefit from substantial government ownership and support. This model, Daniel suggested, could offer valuable lessons for Nigeria as it…

The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has decorated Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, Chairman/CEO of Adron Homes, and his wife, Yeye Aderonke Emmanuelking, as the Golden Grand National Patron and Grand National Matron for women and youth committees of PCRC in Nigeria and diaspora. This prestigious honor was bestowed upon them during the PCRC’s 40th anniversary celebration, held in Lagos. The ceremony, which took place in Lagos, was attended by National PCRC chairman, Alhaji Mogaji Ibrahim-Olaniyan and other members of the committee, dignitaries, community leaders, and members of the Nigerian Police Force. The PCRC’s decision to honor the Emmanuelkings highlights their unwavering…

In a thrilling Europa League final, Atalanta FC emerged victorious as they defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-0, with Ademola Lookman scoring a sensational hat-trick to secure the coveted trophy for the Italian side. The final, held at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, saw Lookman shine in the spotlight as he netted three brilliant goals to help Atalanta seal their first European title in the 2023/2024 season. Leverkusen fought hard, but could not match the quality and determination of the Italian side on the night. Atalanta’s victory marks a significant milestone in the club’s history, as they now turn their focus to the upcoming…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the former commander of the Force Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari, two weeks’ bail after 27 months in detention. Kyari is expected to conclude his mother, Yachilla Kyari’s burial rites. The court subsequently set Friday, May 31, for the determination of his bail application in the trial over drug-related charges filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency following his arrest over two years ago on February 14, 2022. Recall that the mother died in the early hours of Sunday, May 5, 2024, and was survived by 10 children (five males…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has doused the palpable tension among the Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims by ameliorating the shortfall in their Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) as a result of unexpected vagaries of the foreign exchange rates. While NAHCON used 1,252.01 per dollar to calculate hajj fare (BTA inclusive) to give 500 USD as BTA to each pilgrim, the CBN released BTA at 1,530.86 per dollar, which gave each pilgrim 415USD instead of 500USD earlier proposed. Going by this development and in order to give each pilgrim 500USD at the new exchange rate of 1,530.86 per dollar, the differential…