The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office, (LSWMO) sealed off the dysfunctional Sewage/Wastewater Treatment facility of the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), for illegally discharging raw sewage into the environment. The sealing off followed several letters of warning to the institution which all went unattended to, a statement by the agency said. “The Lagos State Government frowns at every act of illegal discharge of wastewater which is a contravention of the provisions of the Environmental Management and Protection Laws 2017 and it is inimical to public health and environmental sustainability,” the statement added.
Author: Adetutu Audu
A former Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Leke Oduwaye, has described town planners as “prophets” of housing development, emphasizing that effective planning can completely eliminate the need for demolitions. Prof. Oduwaye made this known during the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Ogun State Chapter, held in Abeokuta on Wednesday. Speaking on the event’s theme, “Conflicting Rationality: The Challenge of Urban and Physical Development in Nigeria,” the scholar explained that the essence of town and urban planning is to foresee and organize settlements before unregulated growth…
There was high drama on Thursday, 16 October, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Abuja when popular cleric, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, made a surprise appearance during the trial of IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. According to eyewitnesses, Fr. Mbaka walked into the courtroom dressed fully in his priestly robe and declared that he had come to “take Nnamdi Kanu home”, insisting that “enough is enough” with the continued injustice against him. The unexpected presence of the fiery priest caused tension in the courtroom as security operatives, including police and military personnel, reportedly hesitated to approach him. Many whispered…
The Bodex Social Media Hangout (BSMH) team, led by its Convener, Bodex Hungbo, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, at the Governor’s office as part of activities leading up to the sixth edition of the Bodex Social Media Hangout (BSMH 6.0). The Theme of the Hangout this year is, ‘Social Media and A.I Influence: Transforming Yourself, Services, and the Society’. This year’s event continues the platform’s mission to promote responsible media use, foster digital literacy, and empower social media users across Nigeria. During the visit, the BSMH team expressed heartfelt appreciation…
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has rescued a 32-year-old woman who accidentally fell into an uncovered well, about 60 feet deep at Number 14, Mustapha Bolatiwa Street, off Agric Bus Stop, Ikorodu area of the state. The incident which attracted public attention in the area was described as “a miracle.” According to reports, the woman, whose identity was yet to be known had wandered from a nearby building and was sitting on the edge of the well when she suddenly slipped and fell in. Residents of the area alerted the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service who swiftly…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the government and people of the Republic of Kenya over the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. President Tinubu extolled Mr Odinga as a towering figure in African politics, whose lifelong commitment to democracy, justice, and national unity left an indelible mark on Kenya and across Africa. The President said the former Prime Minister’s courage in the face of adversity, his resilience in pursuing electoral reforms, and his unwavering belief in the people’s power will remain sources of inspiration for generations to come. President Tinubu also stated that as a…
Zenith Bank Plc’s Founder and Chairman, Dr. Jim Ovia, CFR, accompanied by the bank’s Group Managing Director/CEO, Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, OON, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, carried out the prestigious closing gong ceremony at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), marking a significant milestone in the bank’s continued partnership with the capital market and the official closing of the trading day. The ceremony highlights Zenith Bank’s strong relationship with the NGX and its commitment to transparency, accountability, and bolstering investor confidence. While speaking at the Nigerian Exchange, Dr. Umeoji expressed her delight in participating in the closing gong ceremony, acknowledging the…
OLUSO RETURN OMO IJO N65.5 MILLION! Prophet Marcus Tibetan, the maverick Lagos prophet and Shepherd in the Celestial Church of Christ is currently having a duel with one of his church members over a suspicious land deal. The Church member by the name David Timilehin who is in the real estate business is asking Nigerians and the Lagos State government to prevail on Tibetan to refund a sum of N65.5 million he allegedly paid to his account as payment for 30 plots of land supposedly located in Epe Lagos. The land according to David as he is fondly called was…
The legal battle over who gets the custody of the child between Prince Abdulmalik Ado Ibrahim and his ex-wife, Adama Indimi continues as The Sharia Court of Appeal of the FCT, sitting in Gudu, Abuja, has fixed October 28 for the hearing of applications in the ongoing child custody case between the ex couple. Prince Abdulmalik, son of the late Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Ado Ibrahim, and Adama, daughter of billionaire businessman Mohammed Indimi, tied the knot on August 8, 2020, but their union ended in divorce on August 26, 2024, at the Upper Area Court, Gudu. The marriage produced…
Busola Gentry, wife of Lanre Gentry, Mercy Aigbe’s ex-husband, celebrated him in grand style on his 60th birthday. She took to Instagram to share lovely family photos of herself, Lanre, and their daughter, expressing how overwhelmed she was with love. Busola thanked everyone who wished Lanre well, saying their kind words and messages made his day extra special. In her heartfelt post, she wrote, “60 years of GRACE! Wow, I’m totally overwhelmed with love today!… Let’s keep celebrating life and love”. Lanre Gentry also expressed gratitude to God for reaching this milestone age, describing it as a long journey filled…