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Lagos begins 500-tree campaign to tackle extreme heat

The Lagos State Government has unveiled a new environmental initiative aimed at combating climate change and rising urban temperatures, committing to planting 500 trees across the state while joining a global campaign to address extreme heat in cities. The announcement was made last Friday at the 2…

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LASG plans clean energy innovation challenge for secondary schools

Consultations have begun between the Lagos State Government and education, energy and development stakeholders on a proposed innovation challenge aimed at exposing secondary school students to clean energy technologies and sustainability solutions. The initiative, known as the Lagos Cleaner Energy …

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Kebbi reviews security tactics after fresh bandit attacks

Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, has ordered an immediate review of existing security strategies following a resurgence of bandit attacks in parts of the state. The directive was issued after an emergency security meeting held at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, where top security chiefs an…

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Ogun needs governor who understands public finance — W’Bank consultant

Chartered accountant and World Bank Group consultant, Luqmon Oladele, speaks with DARE OLAWIN on Ogun State’s economic future, the 2027 governorship race, and why he believes the next governor must possess strong fiscal expertise, federal influence and a commitment to continuity in governance As Og…

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Madugu faces selection headache as Falcons intensify WAFCON prep

Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu faces a selection dilemma ahead of Nigeria’s second friendly against Senegal at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne on Monday (today), with several players staking strong claims for places in the squad for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, PUNCH Sports Extr…

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Ogbu to undergo scan after injury

Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu will undergo a scan in Lisbon, Portugal, on Monday (today) to determine the extent of the injury he suffered in training on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Ogbu was ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming friendly against Portugal after suffering a suspected rupture of…

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US Green Card: What every Nigerian in America must know

Just when Nigerians thought things couldn’t get any harder in America, the Trump administration has served another major blow. On May 21, 2026, the United States Department of Homeland Security issued a policy memorandum that fundamentally changes how immigration officials are expected to treat Gre…

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MTN, 37 others generated 600MW without licences – LASERC

The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission has identified 38 companies operating across Lagos State that have failed to apply for licences and necessary regularisation despite repeated directives, The PUNCH reports. The firms, including MTN, Flour Mills, Golden Penny, First Global Commerce S…

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FG eyes €59m EU ocean programme funding boost

Nigeria has expressed readiness to leverage the €59m West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme as part of intensified efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and strengthen the sustainable management of its marine resources. The Special Adviser to the Minister of Marine and Blue…

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LSSTF equips Lagos DPOs, others with bulletproof vests, helmets

The Lagos State Security Trust Fund has equipped Divisional Police Officers, area commanders and tactical squad commanders across the state with bulletproof vests and ballistic helmets to strengthen operational safety and security response. The LSSTF disclosed this in a statement made available to …

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'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions

'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions When Iraq's football team qualified for the World Cup at the end of March, Abdulla Adnan bought tickets for his country's matches against Norway and France, which will be played in the US cities of Boston and Philade…

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Boko Haram captives: Hundreds freed from Nigerian militants' mountain hideout

Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout At least 360 people kidnapped by Boko Haram jihadists from a mainly Muslim community in Nigeria's north-eastern Borno state in March have been freed from a remote mountain hideout. The circumstances of how they were freed are disputed. The…

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Somali ex-child soldier's nightmares: 'It was either killed or be killed'

'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia Shopkeeper Yusuf Ali still battles with memories of his time as a child soldier fighting on the streets of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu. The 34-year-old became embroiled in the Islamist insurgency, which erup…

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Ebola figures appear to offer hope as case numbers drop in DR Congo but it's not that simple

Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple The latest Ebola figures from the Democratic Republic of Congo appear to offer some hope after the number of cases was dramatically scaled back. At one point the authorities were talking of more than 1,000 suspected cas…

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Armenia rejects Putin's EU referendum demand

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Monday rebuffed Moscow’s call for his country to hold a referendum on joining the EU, saying ties with Russia were in a “transformation phase.” The Kremlin has upped pressure on Armenia over its rapprochement with Brussels ahead of weekend elections, banni…

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Kwankwaso denies planning protest over insecurity, backs peaceful action

Former Kano State Governor and National Democratic Coalition Vice Presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has denied claims circulating on social media alleging plans for a protest over rising insecurity in the country. In a statement released on Monday, Kwankwaso said the message being circu…

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Protesters defy rainfall, storm Oyo govt house over abduction

Despite heavy rainfall on Monday, protesters under the banner of the Take-It-Back Movement stormed the Oyo State Government House in Ibadan, demanding urgent action over worsening insecurity and the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. The demonstrators, who had earlier…

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Kano introduces daily shuttle for Hajj pilgrims in Makkah

The Kano State Government has started daily transportation services for pilgrims participating in the 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia, fulfilling a key welfare promise to help them reach the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The initiative, which took effect immediately after the Day of Arafat, is aimed at easing …

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Wike insists Abuja residents can feel Tinubu’s govt impact

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said residents of Abuja can feel the impact of ongoing policies and projects under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Wike made the remarks on Monday during a media chat in Abuja, where he responded to concerns about the level of …

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I won't challenge outcome of ADC presidential primaries - Hayatu-Deen

Former presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has ruled out a legal challenge to the outcome of the party’s May 25, 2026, presidential primary, despite alleging widespread irregularities and procedural breaches during the exercise. In a post-primary statemen…

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