The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, as a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on...
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LASEMA Recovers Fallen 45,000-Litre PMS Tanker In Epe, Averts Potential Disaster
Lagos State emergency officials on Thursday recovered a tanker carrying 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit after it overturned and spilled fuel at Isimi Lagos, inward Itokin, Epe, with no casualties reported.The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency said its responders were alerted at 10:19 a.m. and dispatched to the scene, where the tanker, with registration...
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LASEMA Responds To Hit-And-Run, Truck Incidents In Lagos Ikorodu
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said it responded to separate road incidents in Ikorodu and Palmgrove, including a hit-and-run accident that left an elderly man with severe injuries. LASEMA said its Lion Response Team was dispatched to Agbowa Community, inward Itoikin Road, Ikorodu, at about 2:10 p.m. after receiving a distress call. Responders...
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Nollywood Actor Olu Jacobs Dies At 84
Veteran Nigerian actor Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84.His wife, actress Joke Silva, and their son announced his death on social media on Wednesday morning.The family said the celebrated actor, whom they described as the “Lion of Lufodo”, died on 16 September.“It is with gratitude to...
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NPMCN Seeks Funding, Retention Reforms At 44th Convocation
The National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) has called for increased government funding for postgraduate medical examinations and measures to address the continued emigration of doctors seeking better opportunities abroad.The President of the College, Professor Anthony Ikefuna, made the call on Thursday at the institution’s 44th convocation ceremony in Lagos.Ikefuna urged the Nigerian government...
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NPMCN To Confer Fellowships On Graduates At 2026 Convocation
The National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) say it will confer fellowships and postgraduate degrees on successful candidates at its 2026 convocation ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 17 .The institution said the ceremony which will be held at the college premises will mark another year of postgraduate medical and dental training.The college’s president, Professor Anthony...
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LASEMA Clears Crash At Kara Bridge, Restores Traffic
Seven vehicles were involved in a crash at Kara Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway early on Tuesday after a container truck developed a mechanical fault, Lagos State emergency authorities has said.The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said its response team was dispatched at 6:05 a.m. after receiving a distress call about the accident near...
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Peter Obi Accuses Benue Official Of Blocking Convoy
Former Anambra State Governor and NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused a Special Adviser to the Benue State Governor of leading youths to block his convoy from visiting families bereaved by recent terrorist attacks. Obi, who is in the state to sympathise with victims’ families, said he had been stranded for some time as...
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Nigeria, IEA Sign Agreement to Strengthen Energy Partnership
Nigeria and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation on energy data, policy development and investment, Vice President Kashim Shettima said on Thursday. Shettima said the agreement was signed during a meeting with an IEA delegation led by its Executive Director, Fatih Birol, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Under...
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Record US$947m July Remittances Bring Cardoso’s US$1bn Monthly Target Within Sight
The Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria Olayemi Cardoso has disclised that Nigeria has recorded US$947 million in remittance inflows through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) in July 2026, which he siad is the highest monthly inflow ever recorded through formal channels and approaching the US$1 billion monthly target set by Central Bank of Nigeria...