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By Kamil Opeyemi The senator representing the Federal Capital Territory Ireti Kingibe has hinted of plans by the Upper legislative chamber to summon the Minister of the FCT, Nyesome Wike over the worsening state of insecurity in the federal capital. Kingibe gave the hint while answering questions over the state of security in the FCT on a Channels Television programme. She said, “When the Senate resumes, I plan that the (Senate) FCT committees, specifically me, need to sit with the two ministers and the security agencies for them to give us their plans concerning security. “It is not that I…

By Halimah Olamide The Lagos state Government at the weekend announced the ban on the use of spyrofoam takeaway containers because they pose serious challenge to the environment. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for the Environment said the ban followed the menace which single-use plastics constitute for the environment. The commissioner said the non-biodegradable Styrofoam are causing serious environmental challenge. He said the ban takes immediate effect. The government said the single-use plastics clog the drainages and cause serious flood after blocking flow of water. Ministry of Environment’s Director of Public Affairs, Kunle Adeshina, in a statement, said that the decision was…

Patricia Technologies Limited has announced a two to five-year repayment regime for all customers who lost money following the recent breach of the company’s platform by some high-profile hackers, some of whom are now in police custody. In a Press Statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday 17, January, Patricia Technologies said the new repayment regime is a careful sequel to the company’s repayment exercise launched on Monday 20, November 2023. The company further explained that this phased repayment regime would give the business and the Police the needed latitude to recover stolen funds from the arrested suspects and enable the…

Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara, says memorisation and recitation of the Holy Qur’an will greatly help mental development in the reciters, especially young people. He urged the Muslim Community to ensure constant reading and memorisation of the holy text. The Governor spoke on Sunday in Ilorin at the closing ceremony of the Qur’an and Hadith Competition organised by the Cultural Attache Office of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Abuja, and the As-Sunnah Academy of Da’awah and Research, Ilorin, Kwara State. The Governor was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Mamman Saba Jibril. The News Agency of…

By Halimah Olamide President Bola Tinubu has described as unbiased, an aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Mr. Reno Omokri. Tinubu, while celebrating Omokri on his 50th birthday, said Omokori provides opinions and analysis of the Nigerian national issues regardless of his political disposition. In a statement signed by Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu wished the social media influencer well. The statement by Ngelale reads, “The President commends Mr. Omokri for his dutifulness in providing constructive opinions on national issues, regardless of his political disposition. “Mr. Omokri, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, was the Special Assistant on Digital Media to…

•By Halimah Olamide Africa’s foremost indigenous-owned integrated energy company, Heirs Energies has affirmed that it has succeeded in its third year with significant milestones. According to a circular by the company, it has implemented a track record of significant production increases, pioneered a new model of community engagement and built at world class Nigerian management team, all contributing to a new beginning in ensuring Nigeria’s sustainable energy future. The Chairman of Heirs Energies, Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, expressed his pride, while reflecting on his vision for Heirs Energies, stating, “As someone from the Niger Delta, I had seen firsthand…

Nearly 90 weather-related deaths have been recorded across the US after the country was pummelled by ferocious winter storms for the past week. The deaths include at least 25 in Tennessee and 16 in Oregon, which remains under a state of emergency following severe ice storms. Tens of thousands of people also remain without power across wide swathes of the country. Icy conditions are expected to continue until the middle of the week. A total of 89 weather-related fatalities have been recorded across the country over the past week, according to a tally maintained by CBS, the BBC’s US partner.…

At least 47 people have been buried in a landslide on Monday morning in the southwestern Chinese province of Yunnan, according to state media. Rescue efforts are under way in sub-zero temperatures in Zhaotong city. It is unclear yet if anyone has died. Videos from local media showed rescuers working among collapsed homes and buildings. More than 500 people have also been evacuated from the region after the incident, according to People’s Daily. The incident took place at 05:51 local time (21:51 GMT). State broadcaster CCTV said that some households are among those trapped under the rubble. Authorities are looking…

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Donald Trump. He quit ahead of the Republican primary election in New Hampshire, where he was polling in the single digits. Mr DeSantis was once considered a strong contender for the party’s nomination – but on Sunday he said he did not “have a clear path to victory”. Nikki Haley, Mr Trump’s last remaining challenger, said she was the “only one” able to beat US President Joe Biden. Ms Haley will go head-to-head with Mr Trump in New Hampshire on Tuesday, the second in a series…

By Halimah Olamide The Lagos State Government has sealed Oke-Afa market, Isolo, and Katangua market, Abule Egba, for violating waste disposal regulations, including sundry unhygienic practices around the markets, which constitute grave environmental infractions. This is contained in a statement signed by Mrs Folashade Kadiri, Director, Public Affairs, Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). LAWMA said that the closure of the markets became expedient to curb mounting environmental health concerns, Commenting on the development, the state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, said that the government’s zero tolerance for waste initiative which started last year was still on…