Lagos: An NGO, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) is worried that sugary drinks and ultra-processed foods are being promoted during festive seasons, worsening Nigeria’s burden of non-communicable diseases.
According to …
Lagos: Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), has described the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as a strategic and indispensable partner in disaster management and public advocacy. Oke-Osa…
Lagos: The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has highlighted that the ongoing battle against HIV in Nigeria is being significantly hindered by persistent stigma, with millions requiring sustained treatment and support. The assertion was m…
Lagos: The National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) and IFRA-Nigeria have called on Nigerians to expand their understanding of heritage beyond well-known monuments, emphasizing lesser-known cultural sites and endangered natural landscapes….
Lagos: The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has called on residents of the state to adopt positive attitudinal changes to reduce the incidence of fire outbreaks. The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, made the …
Abuja: A Magistrate’s Court in Jos on Thursday sentenced a 19-year-old tailor, Frank Pam, to 18 months in prison for stealing an MP3 radio worth N400,000. The Magistrate, Irene Pati, delivered the sentence after Pam pleaded guilty to the charge.
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Abuja: The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr. Ayodeji Gbeleyi, announced the bureau’s collaboration with key stakeholders in the power sector to address the metering gap, estimated at 5.66 million meters, across Nigeria. G…
Ozoro: A Delta state High Court sitting in Ozoro has imposed a fine of N310 million against the Nigeria Police Force and its officers for unlawful arrest, harassment, and detention of a lawyer, Otedjere Jude.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the…