Lagos State presented retirement bond certificates valued at ₦1.5bn to 832 retirees under the contributory pension scheme. Officials said the state remains committed to timely remittances and improved pension administration.
The presentation is part of efforts to sustain confidence in public service welfare and reduce legacy pension backlogs.
2025-12-10
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2025-12-10
UNICEF warned that malnutrition remains a major public health concern in Ebonyi and handed over cartons of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements. The intervention was supported by a match-fund arrangement involving state co-financing.
The agency urged efficient last-mile delivery, particularly in rural communities, to curb stunting and improve child health outcomes.
2025-12-10
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2025-12-10
Enugu State plans to restrict tricycles, minibuses and yellow buses on key city routes to prioritise BRT operations. Officials say the move is part of a broader strategy to modernise and centralise urban mobility.
The government also references cleaner-fuel options including CNG buses and locally assembled electric taxis to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
2025-12-10
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2025-12-10
Anambra Police warned that anyone found wearing, selling or possessing unauthorised security uniforms will be arrested and prosecuted. The command said criminals have increasingly used fake kits to intimidate or commit offences.
Residents were urged to report suspicious impersonators as part of a broader push to tighten public safety.
2025-12-10
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2025-12-10
Enugu Police reiterated a ban on the sale and unauthorised use of fireworks, warning that offenders will be prosecuted. The command said loud explosives can be exploited by criminals to mask attacks or create panic.
Police also cautioned against harmattan bush burning, citing fire and security risks during the dry season.
2025-12-10
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2025-12-10
The Agulu community in Anambra welcomed the return of the ‘Haba Agulu’ artefact taken in 1905 during colonial rule. Community leaders described the return as a milestone for cultural justice and identity.
Plans are underway for a permanent museum to preserve the artefact and expand heritage tourism in the area.
2025-12-10
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2025-12-10
A final-year student of Ambrose Alli University reportedly died after a celebratory sign-out motorcade following completion of exams. Reports said a vehicle lost control during risky manoeuvres, colliding with a truck.
The incident has renewed calls for safer student celebrations and stronger road-safety enforcement around campus communities.
2025-12-10
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2025-12-10
Lagos authorities said they will remove buildings erected under high-tension power lines to reduce risks of electrocution, fire and infrastructure damage. Officials described the enforcement as a renewed safety and planning push.
The move aligns with broader efforts to reclaim right-of-way corridors and curb dangerous urban encroachment.
2025-12-10
Vanguard
2025-12-10
Ogun authorities arrested a woman accused of posing as a fertility specialist and selling unapproved drugs. The case highlights the dangers of unregulated reproductive health services.
Officials urged residents to verify medical providers and report suspicious clinics to reduce patient harm.
2025-12-10
Vanguard
2025-12-10
An Akwa Ibom State High Court in Uyo sentenced two men to 10 years’ imprisonment over a failed forex transaction linked to ₦67.51m. The court held that the prosecution proved counts including obtaining by false pretence and stealing.
The case underscores renewed judicial focus on financial fraud and abuse of trust in banking-linked transactions.
2025-12-10
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2025-12-10