Author: Lilian Azuh

… Strengthens community-led enforcement across Lagos … Allays fears of epidemic outbreak The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reinforced its enforcement operations across the state, targeting indiscriminate dumping, black spots, and persistent environmental violations that threaten public health and urban resilience. Speaking on the Authority’s latest actions, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, acknowledged the waste management challenges experienced in some areas in the state, noting that the Authority remained firmly committed to ending all forms of reckless disposal habits. He said, “The state’s coastal geography made enforcement very important, to prevent environmental hazards. A bag of…

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Bread The president of the Premium Breadmakers Association of Nigeria (PBAN), Engr. Onuorah Emmanuel, has raised the alarm over the worsening economic conditions crippling the baking industry. He revealed that more than half of bakeries belonging to his members alone have shut down in recent years due to skyrocketing production costs, high interest rates, and insecurity.Speaking during the PBAN Day Out 2025 held in Lagos with the theme: “The Business of Baking: Pathways to Profit, Productivity and Growth,” Emmanuel painted a bleak picture of the sector, lamenting that bakers are battling multiple economic pressures that threaten their survival and the…

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Eagles Nigeria’s dream of reaching the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico ended on Sunday in an agonising 4-3 penalty shootout defeat against DR Congo in the final of the African play-off in Rabat, Morocco, The PUNCH reports. Both countries were seeking a spot at the inter-continental play-off after coming through the battle of the best second-placed teams from the qualifying series. Eric Chelle made two changes to the winning team against Gabon, dropping Akor Adams and Bright Osayi-Samuel for Semi Ajayi and Frank Onyeka. Onyeka formed a midfield trio with Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, while Ajayi’s inclusion…

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The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has explained that his statement regarding the fate of the Igbos in becoming Nigeria’s president has been misinterpreted. The prophet had said in a video weeks ago that there is a curse that Igbos must be cleansed of if they ever want to rule Nigeria again. He revealed that if they are not ready to take off the course, the presidency will continue to elude the region regardless of their candidates. However, in some quarters, this statement is being perceived as Primate Ayodele standing against Igbo presidency and expressing his…

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Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reiterated its commitment to youth empowerment by serving as the headline sponsor of Gymfest Championship 2.0. The competition, which held in Lagos over the weekend, drew remarkable participation from children aged 3 to 12years who competed across levels 1 through 7., Gymfest 2.0 brought together gymnasts, parents, clubs, schools, and sponsors, all united by a shared vision to nurture young gymnastic talent across the country. Speaking at the event, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr Meksley Nwagboh, explained that the support for gymnastics is part of the bank’s broader vision…

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L-R: Bukola Oluyadi, GH, Customer Expweience & Value management, Polaris Bank; Ebunola Anozie, Founder/CEO, C.O.P.E; Sandra Okoli, Sector Lead, Telecomms, Power and Infrastructure, Polaris Bank at the C.O.P.E’s 30th Anniversary Celebration in Lagos recently. The Care. Organization. Public. Enlightenment (C.O.P.E) has marked three decades of pioneering work in breast cancer awareness, early detection, and survivor support with a commemorative event held at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. The ceremony brought together healthcare professionals, survivors, donors, and corporate partners, led by Polaris Bank, the organisation’s longstanding partner and lead sponsor. Speaking at the event, Emeritus Professor Osato Giwa Osagie, Chairman of…

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Ronaldo Portugal crushed Armenia 9-1 without suspended talisman Cristiano Ronaldo to clinch qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals on Sunday. Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes and Paris Saint-Germain’s Joao Neves both scored hat-tricks as Roberto Martinez’s side racked up a huge win in Porto to top Group F. Renato Veiga got the ball rolling for Portugal, with Goncalo Ramos and Francisco Conceicao also on the scoresheet. After a draw in Hungary in October and a surprise defeat at Ireland on Thursday in which Ronaldo was sent off, Portugal wrapped up qualification at the third attempt in their final group match. They will…

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The deceased A 27-year-old man, Chukwuebuka Eweni, has been taken into custody by New Orleans police after reportedly stabbing his father to death and injuring his two sisters in a domestic attack on Pebble Street. Family members told a local outlet, WWL Louisiana that the deceased, Samuel Eweni, was a computer sciences professor at Southern University at New Orleans. They also confirmed that the two injured victims were his daughters. Relatives described the incident as sudden and shocking, saying the suspect had a history of mental illness but had never been violent before. WWL Louisiana reports that one of the…

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