Environment

Tinubu Names Abuja Highway After Whole Soyinka

Tinubu Names Abuja Highway After Whole Soyinka

Tinubu Names Abuja Highway After Wole Soyinka President Bola Tinubu has named the just inaugurated arterial road N20 from the northern parkway to the outer northern expressway (ONEX) in the federal capital territory (FCT) as the Wole Soyinka Highway. Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said in a post shared on X on Tuesday that the naming of the road after the Nobel Laureate was recommended by the FCT administration. “In naming the road after the distinguished playwright, poet and novelist who clocks 90 on 13 July, President Tinubu said Soyinka was the first African…
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Lagos Govt Admits Dumping 372 Residents In Osun, Tagged Them Miscreants, Beggars

Lagos Govt Admits Dumping 372 Residents In Osun, Tagged Them Miscreants, Beggars

Lagos Government Admits Dumping 371 Residents In Osun, Tagged Them Miscreants, Beggars The Lagos State government after a long silence has confirmed the relocation of 371 residents whom it described as “miscreants, beggars and destitute persons” back to their states. Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State stated that the Lagos State government promised to investigate the alleged deportation of youths from the state to Ilesa town. The Nigeria Police Force in conjunction with the Lagos State Task Force packed hundreds of residents and young people from the streets of the state on Friday and dumped them in Osun State. One…
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Many Trapped As Building Collapsed In Kano

Many Trapped As Building Collapsed In Kano

Many Trapped As Building Collapses In Kano An unidentified number of workers are currently trapped at a building which collapsed in the Kuntau area of Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State. According to sources, at least 11 persons are trapped under the rubble. Two persons who were rescued have been rushed to the hospital by officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Excavation is currently ongoing while some corpses have been recovered. The number is yet to be ascertained. Details later…
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Gov Otti Charges UN Habitat To Quicken Work On Design Of Aba Master Plan

Gov Otti Charges UN Habitat To Quicken Work On Design Of Aba Master Plan

GOV OTTI CHARGES UN HABITAT TO QUICKEN WORK ON DESIGN OF ABA MASTER PLAN Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has charged the UN Habitat to fastrack the delivery of Aba Master Plan as well as extend their work to the State capital, Umuahia, in order to accelerate the pace of work in the redevelopment of the cities. Governor Otti gave the charge when he received the UN Habitat, West Africa Portfolio Manager, Matthias Spaliviero, who visited Tuesday to brief him on the extent of work done by the agency in redesigning the Master Plan for Aba. The Governor,…
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Things To Know About Monday’s Total Solar Eclipse

Things To Know About Monday’s Total Solar Eclipse

Things To Know About Monday’s Total Solar Eclipse When a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on Monday, scientists will be able to gather invaluable data on everything from the Sun’s atmosphere to strange animal behaviors — and even possible effects on humans. It comes with the Sun near the peak of its 11-year solar cycle, setting the stage for a breathtaking display: The corona will glow spectacularly from the Moon’s silhouette along the path of totality, a corridor stretching from Mexico to Canada via the United States. Total solar eclipses offer “incredible scientific opportunities,” NASA Deputy Administrator…
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EFCC Grills Bobrisky For Naira Abuse

EFCC Grills Bobrisky For Naira Abuse

EFCC Grills Bobrisky For Naira Abuse Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced investigation of Idris Okuneye, a.k.a Bobrisky, for allegedly spraying Naira notes. The EFCC had invited the 31-year old following a video report of spraying and flaunting wads of new Naira notes at the premiere of a movie, Ajakaju, produced by Eniola Ajao, a Nollywood actress and producer, at Film One Circle Mall, Lekki, Lagos on March 24, 2024. Investigation also revealed that he had also committed the alleged offence at some other event centres and parties at different…
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Excitement In Lagos As Governor Announce The Red Line Rail Project Commissioning

Excitement In Lagos As Governor Announce The Red Line Rail Project Commissioning

Sanwo-Olu wrote: Exciting times for Lagos. I am delighted to announce that the Red Line Rail project covering Agbado to Otto is ready for commissioning. With its inauguration just weeks away, we are set to provide more relief for commuters This significant milestone is a testament to our commitment to enhancing transportation for millions of Lagos residents. During a productive meeting with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation in Beijing, we reiterated our dedication to completing the Blue Line Rail project's second phase. This trip was important to meet with the leadership and finalise our plans for an integrated system…
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Abia State Ministry Of Environment Fixes Date For December 2023 Clean-Up Exercise

Abia State Ministry Of Environment Fixes Date For December 2023 Clean-Up Exercise

11th December, 2023 Good evening, my respected Colleagues. The information below ought to have been shared during the Exco Meeting of today, but couldn't because of the way it ended. It is a soft reminder to encourage Us to participate in this month's environmental sanitation exercise of Saturday 16th December, 2023. One remarkable thing which distinguishes this month's activity, is that it is taking place at a period of great festivities in Abia State. For this reason, the Abia State Ministry of Environment, will conduct this month's clean- up exercise a week to the Christmas Day. I, therefore, solicit your…
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