The Lagos State Government has expressed readiness to partner with investors in converting municipal solid waste into energy, wealth, and liquid waste solutions. The state Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs in the ministry, Mr. Kunle Adeshina. Wahab said the present administration in Lagos State had set up a climate adaptation and resilience plan encapsulating its vision and policies. He added that the state had carried out two pre-feasibility studies on waste-to-energy and wastewater projects to demonstrate its commitment. With a population of over 20 million generating 13,000…
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Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has revealed that rebuilding the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road will cost the federal government a total of ₦761 billion and is designed to last for 100 years. During an inspection of the project at the weekend, Umahi explained that the road is divided into three sections. Sections 1 and 3 cover 118 kilometers at a total cost of ₦252 billion, out of which the president has already released 30 per cent, about ₦60 billion. Section 2, covering 72 kilometers, will be built with reinforced concrete, while 15 kilometers will use flexible asphalt pavement. He said Section…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two Brazil returnees who excreted a combined 116 wraps of heroin and cocaine after days in observatory custody. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He said the suspects were intercepted by operatives at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. According to him, the first suspect was arrested on September 16 at Terminal 2 upon arrival from São Paulo, Brazil, via Ethiopian Airlines. A body scan confirmed he had ingested illicit drugs. “He was lodged under observation where he egested 111 wraps of…
When the news first broke that the Federal University of Technology, Minna, was preparing to establish professional programmes in medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and allied health sciences, the excitement was almost electric. Across social media, jubilant voices declared it a long-overdue step forward. One commenter captured the mood when he exclaimed that it was “the most cheering news I have heard in recent times.” Yet, like most bold ideas, this development quickly stirred debates. Was this a natural evolution in the life of a university of technology, or a daring departure from its founding mandate? The spark was a letter from…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a businesswoman for attempting to smuggle 1.40 kilograms of methamphetamine concealed in her underwear at the Lagos Airport. NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said on Sunday that the suspect, identified as Ebere, was caught on September 14 while trying to board a Qatar Airways flight to Doha. She was apprehended at Terminal 2 by Aviation Security officers of FAAN in collaboration with NDLEA operatives. A search uncovered two parcels of white crystalline substance hidden in her butt-pad underwear, which tested positive for meth. During interrogation, she claimed to be a dealer in…
I have been under the weather for the past six weeks – a period during which I have not gone to my office. Though being visible almost always online may suggest otherwise, I do mean it in the literal sense. And ironically, what dipped me under the weather is the weather itself. There was a period when Abuja went rainless for about two weeks. Of course, it became a serious issue of concern to many, especially farmers and students of climate change. However, when the rains returned, it was not only to refill the emptiness its absence caused, but to…
It has just come to light that “European-American University” has disavowed the honorary doctorate it putatively conferred on iconic pro-regime Hausa praise-singer Dauda Kahuta Rarara. Now pause for a moment and savor the hysterical absurdity of what just happened. The European-American University is itself a well-known, textbook-case example of a fake university. When a fake university that bestows fake degrees for a living disowns a fake honorary doctorate given to a fake scholar, that’s some truly mind-numbingly blinding fakeness overload! Even if the “doctorate” had been given with the school’s full blessing, it would still be fake, because the university…
Last week, I attended a seminar-like meeting that passionately debated the issue of the recent food import waiver—its meaning, implications, and ramifications. Food is everybody’s business, and we must analyse the waiver objectively. For more than a century, Nigeria’s agricultural value chain has been remarkably stable. Farmers in the North planted, harvested, sold part of their produce, and stored the rest. Middlemen bought, hoarded, and resold—sometimes making fortunes. This was narrated in the early 19th century by Hugh Clapperton, a British naval officer turned explorer, who undertook a journey deep into the heart of what is today Northern Nigeria. He…
The Students Union Government (SUG) of the Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, has appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun and lawmakers at both federal and state levels to urgently fix the Osiele-Camp Road in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State. The appeal was made through letters sent separately to Governor Abiodun, Senator Olamilekan Solomon Adeola (Ogun West), Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu (Ogun Central), and Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Olusegun Elemide. Copies of the letters, jointly signed by SUG President, Comrade David Dokunmu, and General Secretary, Comrade Zainab Ajisafe, were shared with the media…
Gynecologists’ and dermatologists have warned pregnant women to be careful with the skincare products they use. They explained that substances applied on the skin can enter the bloodstream and may harm the unborn baby. The experts noted that while beauty and self-care are important, they should never come at the expense of a child’s safety. They advised expectant mothers to always put their babies’ health first and to consult their doctors whenever they are unsure about a product. A consultant gynecologists’, Dr. Akinsola Akinde, said many cosmetic and skincare products in the market contain heavy metals and chemicals that are…