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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned Nigerians to be cautious of fraudsters impersonating top officials of the agency to promote fake auctions of forfeited vehicles. In a statement issued on Friday by the Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the agency revealed that scammers have been using the name of its Secretary, Barrister Shadrach Haruna, to send fraudulent letters and messages offering seized vehicles at discounted prices. The NDLEA described the offers as a scam aimed at defrauding unsuspecting members of the public, stressing that no official is authorised to privately sell or allocate forfeited vehicles…

A viral graphic circulating on social media has sparked conversation over what fans are calling Africa’s “86th-minute curse” at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after three knockout-stage exits were decided by goals scored in the same minute. The graphic highlights Norway’s 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire, sealed by Erling Haaland’s 86th-minute winner, England’s 2-1 triumph over DR Congo after Harry Kane struck late, and Belgium’s dramatic 3-2 comeback against Senegal, sparked by Romelu Lukaku’s 86th-minute goal. The repeated timing has become a painful talking point for supporters, with three African nations seeing their hopes of reaching the next round disappear…

The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development (FMWASD), in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), has concluded a two-day South-West Pre-Council Technical Zonal Policy Sensitization Workshop ahead of the 26th National Council on Women Affairs and Social Development (NCWASD). Held at Cordis Hotel, Ikeja, the workshop brought together commissioners, permanent secretaries, directors, technical experts, and delegates from the six South-West states to harmonise policy priorities, review sectoral issues, and prepare state memoranda for presentation at the upcoming National Council. Declaring the workshop open, Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty…

The Federal Government has announced plans to replace the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) traditional khaki uniform with locally produced Adire fabric as part of a wide-ranging reform of the scheme. Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed the plan during an interview on Channels Television, explaining that the move is aimed at promoting Nigeria’s textile industry and ensuring government spending supports local manufacturers. As part of the reforms, corps members will also be posted based on their academic qualifications and professional skills. For instance, education graduates will be deployed to schools, making postings more relevant and impactful. The government…

Child health experts have called for mandatory jaundice screening for all newborns before they are discharged from hospitals, warning that early detection is crucial to preventing permanent brain damage, cerebral palsy, hearing loss, learning disabilities, and death. The paediatricians explained that neonatal jaundice, identified by the yellowing of a baby’s eyes and skin, is both preventable and treatable. However, delayed diagnosis, missed symptoms, poor access to healthcare, and reliance on harmful home remedies continue to claim the lives of many newborns in Nigeria. According to the experts, the major risk factors include blood group incompatibility between mother and baby (ABO…

The Confédération of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the official calendar for the 2026/27 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup, with the new season set to kick off in September 2026. The First Preliminary Round will be played from September 4–6 (first leg) and September 11–13 (second leg), while the Second Preliminary Round is scheduled for October 16–18 and October 23–25. The group stage begins from November 27–29, 2026, and will run across six matchdays, with additional fixtures on December 4–6, December 18–20, January 8–10, January 15–17, and January 22–24, 2027. The knockout phase starts with the quarter-finals,…

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has commissioned a kidney disease clinic and a health technology academy, while also launching the National Community Food Bank Programme for the North-West in Jigawa State. The projects, unveiled in Hadejia under the Renewed Hope Agenda, are aimed at improving healthcare delivery, tackling food insecurity, and supporting vulnerable Nigerians. The newly inaugurated Oluremi Tinubu Clinic and Dialysis Centre, built by FutureMap Foundation in partnership with eHealth Africa, will provide early detection, treatment, and prevention of chronic kidney disease. The First Lady described the facility as a life-saving intervention that will expand access to quality…

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has debunked reports of a fresh building collapse in the Alakija area of Lagos, describing the information as false. In a statement signed by the agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, LASEMA said it immediately deployed emergency personnel to the reported location after receiving the alert. However, a thorough assessment of the area found no evidence of any second building collapse. The agency urged residents to verify information before sharing it, warning that false emergency reports divert vital resources, disrupt operations and could delay responses to genuine life-threatening incidents. LASEMA commended Lagos…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, has honoured the Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, Hon. Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, with the title of Media Games Ambassador in recognition of his outstanding contributions to grassroots development, youth empowerment and sports promotion.The honour was bestowed during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the NUJ Lagos Council to the Agege Local Government Secretariat ahead of the 2026 NUJ Media Games, which is scheduled to hold from October 5 to 10 at the Agege Stadium, Lagos. Presenting the award, the Chairman of the NUJ Lagos State Council, Mr. Adeleye Ajayi, described…

The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has reinforced its commitment to safeguarding electricity consumers by institutionalising its monthly Stakeholders’ Parley with Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and Ikeja Electric, an initiative that has benefited over 10,000 Lagos residents. Through its interventions, the Agency has facilitated more than ₦200 million in credit adjustments for electricity consumers, helping to address billing disputes and promote fairness in electricity service delivery. The monthly engagement brings together electricity consumers, distribution companies, regulators and other stakeholders to address key issues such as power supply, estimated billing, metering, customer service, consumer rights and complaint resolution. Speaking…