The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed off a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), parish, hotels and other establishments across the state for alleged noise pollution. In a statement posted on its X handle on Thursday, 28 November, 2024, LASEPA said its operatives carried out the enforcement operation in Mushin, Amuwo Odofin, and Okota Isolo areas of the state. The agency noted that the operation underscores its commitment to fostering a healthier and more sustainable environment for all Lagosians. According to the agency, the establishments were shut down for failing to comply with environmental standards, despite prior…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
Fear and palpable tension have enveloped Keke community, Kaduna Millennium City, following the abduction of a two-year-old child and three sisters. The victims are aged 2, 9, 12, and 15. The incident, thegazellenews.com gathered, occurred around 9:00 pm on Tuesday, 26 November, 2024 when their father was on a visit to their mother, who was admitted to the hospital with newly born twins. The father of the victims, Yunusa Sarkin Samarin Keke, said one of the children was an orphan under his care. “I was not at home when the incident occurred because I was visiting my wife who was taking care…
Sly Ezeokenwa is presently in a joyous mood as the Supreme Court of Nigeria affirmed him as the authentic national chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). The court, in a judgment on Wednesday, 27 November, 2024 also awarded a N20 million fine against Edozie Njoku for filing a frivolous suit at the FCT High Court, Bwari. Recall that a few days ago, the Federal High Court in Abuja barred Njoku from parading himself as the national chairman of the party. In a ruling, Justice James Omotosho held that there was no valid court judgment or order, including a…
Turkish Super Lig outfit, Trabzonspor have shown interest in signing for Boavista defender, Bruno Onyemaechi. Trabzonspor are keen to sign a new left-back when the transfer window reopens in January. Onyemaechi has been identified as a potential target by the Black Sea Storm. Turkish Super Lig outfit, Trabzonspor have lined up a move for Boavista defender, Bruno Onyemaechi. According to reports, Boavista are willing to sell the Nigeria international for around €2 million. The 25-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Black and Whites. The full-back joined Boavista from CD Feirense in 2022. He has scored once…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has relocated its headquarters to its new facility, which is being developed in phases in Jahi area of Abuja. The facility, which is the first phase of the national headquarters project expected to be completed with the 2025 budgetary provisions, was officially unveiled during an interdenominational service within the complex on Wednesday, 26 November, 2024. Speaking during the brief ceremony, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) said the development represents a phase in the transformation and recalibration of NDLEA into a modern and result-oriented anti-narcotic Agency, a process…
President Bola Tinubu, accompanied by First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, arrived in Paris on Wednesday evening, 27 November, 2024, for a three-day State Visit to fortify Nigeria-France relations. Touching down at Orly Airport around 5:10 p.m., President Tinubu was welcomed with full military honours by the French Republican Guard, marking a ceremonial start to his visit. The official engagements will begin on Thursday, 28 November, 2024, at the historic Les Invalides, where French President, Emmanuel Macron; and First Lady, Brigitte Macron; will warmly receive President Tinubu. The visit will continue with a distinguished reception at the Palais de l’Élysée, honouring…
Federal Ministries of Power and Water Resources and Sanitation have taken a significant step towards sustainable development with the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the implementation of the World Bank Sustainable Power and Irrigation Project for Nigeria (SPIN) programme. The signing ceremony took place on Tuesday, 26 November, 2024, in Abuja, marking a collaborative effort to harness Nigeria’s abundant hydropower potential. Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu and his counterpart in Water Resources and Sanitation, Engineer Joseph Utsev, signed the MoU in the presence of senior government officials, development partners from the World Bank and other…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu is set to unveil the winner in the Every Home A Garden competition. She announced this after a final selection review was held in her office by members of Renewed Hope Initiative Governing Board, assisted by friends of RHI. “The objective of this competition has been achieved because people can now feed themselves and their neighbours, when we started this journey like almost a year ago, nobody would have believed us that it is possible. “However, as we can see, even from the State House garden, we know the possibility of what it could…
The Olubadan-in-Council, presided over by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Royal Majesty Owolabi Olakulehin, has declared the planned installation of an “Iyalode of Oyo State” by a group as illegal and not recognized under the law. The council, which included key members such as the Otun Olubadan, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja; Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Abimbola Ajibola; and other high-ranking traditional chiefs, emphasized that the title of Iyalode is deeply rooted in tradition and cannot be manipulated by groups for personal gain. The council stressed that the installation of an Iyalode must adhere to Oyo State Chiefs Law of…
The Board and Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) express heartfelt appreciation to Nigerians for their support and excitement over the safe and successful restart of the 60,000 barrels-per-day Old Port Harcourt Refinery. This achievement marks a significant step forward after years of operational challenges and underperformance. We are, however, aware of unfounded claims by certain individuals suggesting that the refinery is not producing products. For clarity, the Old Port Harcourt Refinery is currently operating at 70% of its installed capacity, with plans to ramp up to 90%. The refinery is producing the following daily outputs:…