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Lagos gives three-month discount for motorists to replace faded, unreadable number plates
The Lagos State Government has approved a three-month discount window for vehicle owners to replace faded and unreadable number plates. The state says, the move is aimed at improving road safety and enhancing security across the state. Approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and announced by the Permanent Secretary of the…
Read More »Olugbodi Verdant Zeal boss losses dad
Dr Tunji Olugbodi, the Executive Vice Chairman of Verdant Zeal Communications Ltd, has lost his dad, Chief Joshua Oyedele Olugbodi. Chief Olugbodi, a former senior executive of the Central Bank of Nigeria, died on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the age of 94. A celebrated community leader and philanthropist, he…
Read More »2025 Baton Conference to focus on ‘Redefining Manhood’ Dec 10
The 2025 edition of The Baton Conference will focus on the theme, “Redefining Manhood.” Organiser, Recharge Life Centre, in strategic collaboration with the University of Lagos, said in an announcement that the all Men event will take place on December 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the ISL School Hall,…
Read More »Appeal Court upholds judgment barring VIO from stopping, impounding vehicles
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the October 4, 2024 judgment of a Federal High Court in Abuja barring the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (popularly called VIO) from further stopping, impounding, or confiscating vehicles on the road and imposing fines on motorists. In a judgment on Thursday, a…
Read More »British Council collaborates with Federal Govt, Development Partners for inclusive education in Nigeria
The British Council has collaborated with the Federal Government and Development Partners to collectively seek strategies to make education inclusive, equitable, and transformative across the region. This was highlighted at the Language in Education International Conference 2025, themed “Language, Education and Inclusion: Empowering Every Learner”, where the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, reiterated…
Read More »Angola govt to honour Murtala Mohammed
A National Order of Honour is set to be conferred on Nigeria’s late Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, GCFR, by the Angolan government. The award is part of activities marking the 50th Anniversary of Angola’s Independence, under the leadership of President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço. According to an…
Read More »AIDS Commission raises alarm over declining condom use
Many young people are becoming complacent about their sexual health, engaging in unprotected sex, a development that has raised concerns in many quaters. According report, the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has raised alarm over the declining use of condoms among young people, attributing the trend to a reduced fear…
Read More »NHVMAS concludes 2025 LeNNiB Champions Mentorship program, graduates ten
By Amechi Obiakpu The New HIV Vaccine and Microbicide Advocacy Society (NHVMAS) on Saturday, October 25, 2025 concluded this year’s LeNNiB Champions Mentorship program with the graduation of ten participants after a six-month program. LeNNiB, which is an acronym of Leaving No Nigerian Behind is a Champions Mentorship community…
Read More »Court remands bishop in prison custody over sex scandal
One Bishop (name withheld), a Spiritual head of a Cathedral, has been remanded in the Correctional Centre over alleged involvement in a sex assault by a Magistrate Court sitting in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, on Tuesday. It was gathered that the cleric was accused of having unlawful carnal…
Read More »Bandits kidnap INEC staff in Kogi
Staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, have been reportedly kidnapped by unidentified gunmen. Dailypost reported that the staff were kidnapped along Aloma Road in Kogi State, while travelling from Abuja to Anambra State on an official assignment ahead of the forthcoming governorship election. The victims, according to…
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