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The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed 12 establishments for violating environmental regulations in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the agency announced the enforcement action in a statement posted on its official X handle on Thursday. LASEPA said the affected establishments operated in the Ijora Causeway and Apapa areas of the state. It said the facilities were sealed after persistently violating environmental regulations in spite of repeated warnings and abatement notices. The agency said the establishments were also given several opportunities to comply with its directives before enforcement. According to LASEPA, the facilities failed…

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah has described education as the most effective weapon against insecurity, poverty and ignorance. As such, he urged governments at all levels to invest more resources in education rather than focusing solely on military responses to insecurity. Kukah said many of the security challenges facing Nigeria today stem from years of neglect of education, stressing that ignorance has become a major driver of violence and instability. Thus, he also called on parents, religious leaders and community members to ensure every child, particularly those affected by conflict and poverty, has access to…

Former Bachelorette Hannah Brown is in no rush to expand her family with husband Adam Woolard. “Since having the surgery [to correct my double uterus in April], I feel like the conversation is coming up more and more,” Brown, 31, exclusively told Us on Wednesday, August 5, while promoting her partnership with Nexplanon, stating that she’s not ready for the next step just yet. “We are living outside of our house right now because our house is getting renovated, and for me, personally, I don’t think of it being the best time.” While Brown acknowledged that “whatever happens happens,” she…

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, on Thursday, announced the interception of pump-action rifles and cannabis-infused food products smuggled into the country through the TinCan Island Port. Mr Adeniyi disclosed this at a news conference on Thursday while highlighting major enforcement operations carried out by the TinCan Island Port Command. Mr Adeniyi, who warned that the items pose serious threats to national security and public health, said customs operatives intercepted a container on 8 July carrying concealed knock-down components of pump-action rifles. Some intercepted rifles at Tincan Island Customs Command on Thursday in Lagos He said…

Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Limited has reaffirmed its financial strength after meeting the new minimum capital requirement set by the National Insurance Commission under the ongoing insurance industry recapitalisation programme. The company said the milestone reflects its strong financial position, prudent risk management, sound corporate governance and long-term commitment to policyholders, brokers, shareholders and other stakeholders. According to the insurer, it ended the second quarter of 2026 with shareholders’ funds of N58bn, total assets of N89.9bn, insurance revenue of N23.1bn and profit before tax of N25.9bn. It also reported claims paid of N6.9bn and a solvency margin of N35.6bn as of…

Travis Kelce is 36 and his numbers have been steadily dropping over the past four seasons, but Bill Simmons thinks he’s found another reason why the Kansas City Chiefs tight end might be in for a rough 2026 campaign. Simmons, 56, was talking to Mina Kimes on the Wednesday, August 5 episode of “The Bill Simmons Podcast” when he began explaining why he’s unsure of Patrick Mahomes’ prospects coming off of ACL surgery. He mentioned the team’s receiving corps, dismissing Kelce by saying, “Kelce just got married and is in his mid-30s.” Kimes, 40, laughed at the thought that Kelce’s…

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has confirmed the rescue of seven abducted students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, by combined efforts of security personnel. Mr Abiodun confirmed the rescue at a news conference held at the state secretariat in Abeokuta on Thursday. He described the rescue as a proof of the effectiveness of coordinated security operations in the state. He said the state government activated a coordinated security response immediately after receiving reports of the students’ abduction. The governor announced that the combined security team successfully rescued all the abducted victims alive in the early hours of Thursday. He…

Energy giant Oando PLC has reported a loss before tax of N32.84bn for the half-year ended 30 June 2026, as elevated interest payments and heavy debt servicing obligations offset an impressive recovery in its core operational earnings. According to the company’s unaudited interim financial statements submitted to the Nigerian Exchange Limited and endorsed by Group Chief Executive Jubril Tinubu and Group Chief Financial Officer Adeola Ogunsemi, top-line performance expanded 20 per cent. Revenue rose to N2.06tn from N1.72tn recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. Despite the cost of sales climbing from N1.70tn to N1.96tn, gross profit jumped sharply to…

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The Kogi Government has commiserated with families of victims of reprisal killings in Abugi, Kuchinda and Mikugi communities of Kupa Kingdom, Lokoja Local Government Area of the state. In a statement on Thursday, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, vowed that all perpetrators would be apprehended and prosecuted. He described the incident as tragic, senseless and unacceptable, stressing that no misunderstanding should result in the loss of innocent lives. Mr Fanwo said Governor Ahmed Ododo extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and the entire Kupa Kingdom, praying for the peaceful repose of the deceased and comfort for…