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LASG issues traffic diversion ahead of City Marathon on Feb 14

LASG issues traffic diversion ahead of City Marathon on Feb 14

The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan ahead of the 2026 Lagos City Marathon scheduled for Saturday, February 14. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the government said the marathon, which features 42-kilometre and 10-kilometre races, will run simultaneously along designated routes across the city. According to the traffic plan, the 42-kilometre […]

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Four of my associates arrested, I may be next – El-Rufai

Four of my associates arrested, I may be next – El-Rufai

Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that he could be arrested at any time by the Federal Government led by the All Progressives Congress (APC). El-Rufai, who is now a prominent figure in the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the claim during an interview with BBC Hausa on Wednesday. He accused

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Dangote Refinery becomes world’s first to run CDU, MS units at 650,000bpd

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has achieved a major operational breakthrough, becoming the first refinery in the world to run its Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Motor Spirit (MS) production block at a combined capacity of 650,000 barrels per day. The milestone follows the successful completion of a scheduled maintenance programme on both units, after which

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Makinde, Atiku meeting with IBB over ADC VP slot – Fayose

Makinde, Atiku meeting with IBB over ADC VP slot – Fayose

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has alleged details of a recent political meeting involving Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-military ruler Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) in Minna, Niger State, over the vice-presidential slot of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement released on Wednesday and shared on

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FG orders NAFDAC to stop sachet alcohol ban

The Federal Government has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to suspend all enforcement actions related to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products. It also instructed the agency to stop sealing factories and warehouses over the issue. The directive was contained in a

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pets buried with owners

Brazil State approves law allowing pets to be buried with owners

The state of Sao Paulo in Brazil has approved a new law permitting pets to be buried in family graves and mausoleums, recognising the emotional bond between humans and their animals. The law, which takes effect on Tuesday, was signed by conservative governor Tarcisio de Freitas and is popularly known as the “Bob Coveiro Law,”

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Dangote petrol price cut

BREAKING: Dangote Refinery slashes petrol price from N799 to N774 per litre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by N25 per litre, cutting the gantry rate from N799 to N774 per litre. The company notified petroleum marketers of the new price on Tuesday, stating that the adjustment takes effect immediately. In a circular issued by its Group Commercial Operations Department,

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Failure to submit agriculture IGR will stall 2026 budget defence – Reps committee

Failure to submit agriculture IGR will stall 2026 budget defence – Reps committee

The House of Representatives Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions has warned agencies under its supervision that failure to submit records of their internally generated revenue (IGR) will lead to the suspension of their 2026 budget defence. The committee issued the directive on Tuesday during a budget defence session with the affected institutions, following the

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Lagos accident, commercial bus fire, Okota Mile 2 crash, LASTMA, road accident in Lagos, petrol explosion

Lagos: Two killed, eight injured as commercial bus bursts into flames

A fatal road accident involving a commercial minibus has left two people dead and eight others injured along the Okota–Mile 2 corridor of Lagos State. The incident occurred on Tuesday along the Ballet inward route to Mile 2 in the Okota area of Isolo and involved a yellow commercial minibus, popularly known as Faka, with

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‘Apprentice chairman ni mi o’, Mr Eazi responds to Naijashimadun’s grey hair comment

Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, professionally known as Mr Eazi, has reacted on social media after Naijashimadun called him out over the grey hair on his head. The “Skin Tight” hitmaker, who is married to Temi Otedola, recently drew attention for his white hair, which became more noticeable while he was delivering

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