August 11, 2025

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General Sport

PMO Commences 2025 Inspection Exercise with Visit to Lagos State Sports Commission

Lagos, July 18, 2025 — As part of its statutory mandate to ensure optimal performance and adherence to administrative standards across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Public Service Monitoring Office (PMO), has commenced its 2025 inspection exercise with a strategic visit to the Lagos State Sports Commission. Led by

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Education General

Education District III Clinches Top Honours at LASTSAP Essay and Road Project Competition

Lagos, July 18, 2025 – Education District III has emerged victorious at the grand finale of the Lagos State Traffic Safety Advocacy Programme (LASTSAP) Essay and Road Project Competition, showcasing exceptional knowledge and innovation in traffic safety awareness among students. The competition, which drew participation from public secondary schools across the six education districts in

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General

Nigeria to Host First-Ever International Air Show in Abuja This December

Abuja, July 18, 2025 — The Federal Government has announced plans to host the maiden edition of the Nigeria International Air Show (NIAS) in Abuja this December, marking a major milestone in the country’s aviation and aerospace sector. The landmark event, scheduled to hold at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, will bring together stakeholders from

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General

LASG Calls on Residents in Flood-Prone Areas to Embrace Responsible Attitude Amidst Rising Rainfall

Lagos, July 18, 2025 — The Lagos State Government has issued a fresh advisory to residents living in flood-prone areas, urging them to adopt a positive change in attitude toward environmental management to prevent loss of lives and property as heavy rains intensify. The government’s call comes amid increasing reports of blocked drainages, indiscriminate waste

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General World

Israeli Authorities Arrest Teacher for Allegedly Spying for Iran Using Hidden Phone

Tel Aviv, July 17, 2025  A shocking espionage scandal has rocked Israel’s security community as a female teacher has been arrested for allegedly spying for Iran. Authorities say the woman used a concealed mobile phone to secretly film military aircraft, including an Israeli fighter jet, and relayed the footage to Iranian intelligence operatives in exchange

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General Politics

Kachikwu Alleges State Chairmen Being Bribed with N20 Million to Resign

Abuja | July 17, 2025 Presidential candidate and National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has raised alarm over alleged financial inducement targeted at some state chairmen of political parties to force their resignation. Kachikwu claimed that certain political figures, whose identities he did not disclose, are offering as much as ₦20

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General World

U.S. Urges Syrian Forces to Withdraw from Flashpoint Sweida Region, Seeking De-escalation

The United States has formally called on the Syrian government to pull its troops out of the volatile Sweida province in southern Syria, signalling a clear push for de-escalation following intense sectarian clashes. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce informed reporters that the aim is to enable all parties to step back and pave the way

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General Students

NELFUND to Launch Employment Portal for Student Loan Beneficiaries by 2026

Abuja, July 17, 2025  The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced plans to launch a dedicated job portal by 2026, aimed at connecting student loan beneficiaries with potential employers across various sectors of the economy. This initiative, according to NELFUND’s Managing Director, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, is part of the Fund’s long-term strategy to improve

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General

Anambra Revenue Agency Refutes Peter Obi’s Claim on Highest Taxpayer Status

Awka, July 17, 2025  The Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) has refuted recent claims by former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, that SABMiller Breweries is the highest taxpayer in the state. The rebuttal came shortly after Mr. Obi, while addressing an audience, stated that SABMiller, a

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General Tourism

Lagos Government, Creative Sector Stakeholders Seek Collaboration to Boost Tourism and Film Industry

Lagos, July 17, 2025 — The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, on Wednesday received key figures in Nigeria’s creative and film industry at her Alausa office to explore new partnerships aimed at positioning Lagos as Africa’s premier hub for tourism and creative excellence. The high-level delegation included celebrated designer

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