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Sanwo-Olu Meets Security Chiefs Ahead of Tinubu’s Visit

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has met with security chiefs as the state prepares to host President Bola Tinubu and accommodate increased activities during the festive period. The meeting, held at the State House, Marina, focused on security plans and measures to protect residents and visitors amid increased movement across the state. Sanwo-Olu assured residents that the government would continue efforts to prevent criminal activities and maintain security. The state is also expecting increased political, religious and cultural activities in […]

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Reps Demand Rescue of 116 Schoolchildren, Other Borno Abductees

The House of Representatives has called for intensified security operations to secure the immediate and safe release of 116 schoolchildren and other victims abducted in Borno State. The call followed a motion by Rep. Midala Balami, who raised concerns over the prolonged captivity of victims abducted in Mussa, Lassa and along the Buratai-Maiduguri Road. Balami said 44 schoolchildren were abducted from Mussa on May 15, alongside 36 other people, while 36 students and two teachers were abducted in Lassa Ward, […]

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Ogun-Osun River Basin, NNPC Biofuels Sign MoU for €256m Bioethanol Plant

The Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority and 3D NNPC Biofuels Limited have signed an MoU for the establishment of a €256 million bioethanol plant in Itokin, Lagos State. Under the agreement, the authority will provide 200 hectares of land for the plant and make available 15,000 hectares across Lagos, Ogun, Osun and Oyo states for large-scale cassava cultivation to supply the facility. The plant will produce renewable bioethanol for blending with petrol, while the project is expected to support cassava […]

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13-Year-Old Schoolboy Kills Teacher in Slovakia Attack

A 13-year-old schoolboy has been detained after a knife attack at a school in Staskov, northwestern Slovakia, left a teacher dead and two others injured. The attack occurred on Tuesday morning after the first class. Police said the boy was being investigated for premeditated murder. The deceased was a 61-year-old teacher, while another teacher and a schoolgirl were taken to hospital. The student was reported to be in critical condition, while the injured teacher was said to be out of […]

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Dangote Says Refinery Will Overcome Kenyan Legal Hurdles

Dangote Group President, Aliko Dangote, has said the proposed multi-billion-dollar refinery in Lamu, Kenya, will overcome ongoing legal challenges surrounding the project. A Kenyan court recently ordered that the status quo be maintained at the refinery site following a petition by farmers and residents who alleged forced eviction, property destruction and failure to meet environmental and public participation requirements. Speaking in Nairobi, Dangote described the legal challenge as a routine occurrence and said his company was prepared to address the […]

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Nine Miners Die as Flood Hits Mining Pit in Bauchi

At least nine miners have died after heavy rainfall flooded a mining pit at Zurfi Mining Company in Nahuta village, Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The incident occurred on September 26 while contracted miners were working at the site. The flood trapped several workers underground, while one miner was reportedly electrocuted during the incident. Police and local vigilantes mounted rescue operations, while the mining company deployed water pumps to drain the pit. Eight additional victims were later recovered […]

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Rail Proposed as Solution to Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Gridlock

The recurring gridlock on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has renewed calls for greater use of rail transportation to reduce pressure on the busy corridor. The 127.6-kilometre expressway carries tens of thousands of vehicles daily, including heavy-duty trucks transporting goods from Lagos ports to other parts of the country. Accidents, road repairs and vehicle breakdowns frequently cause prolonged traffic disruptions. The proposed Purple Line, which is expected to connect communities along the Mowe, Ibafo, Magboro and Kara axis with parts of Lagos, […]

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Tinubu Ends Working Vacation, Departs Paris for Lagos

President Bola Tinubu has ended his working vacation in France and departed Paris for Lagos, where he is expected to meet with political leaders and associates ahead of the 2027 elections. The Presidency said Tinubu, who left Abuja on August 30 and spent time in London before travelling to Paris, will also honour the late Chief MKO Abiola by attending the October 1 premiere of a movie about the former presidential candidate at the Wole Soyinka National Theatre in Lagos. […]

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Giroud Hints at Retirement After Current Season

Former France striker Olivier Giroud has indicated that he could retire from professional football at the end of the current season. The Lille forward, who turns 40 on Wednesday, said it was “very probably” his final season as a player and that he was determined to enjoy every remaining moment. Giroud won the 2018 FIFA World Cup with France and scored 57 goals in 137 appearances for the national team. He also won league titles in France and Italy, the […]

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