AFRICAN UNION CALLS FOR 'URGENT DE-ESCALATION' AFTER US, ISRAEL LAUNCH ATTACK ON IRAN. (PHOTO).

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 African Union calls for 'urgent de-escalation' after US, Israel launch attack on Iran The African Union urged cooler heads to prevail on Saturday after the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran, warning that conflict could risk harming people on the continent. The pan-African body's head, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf called "for restraint, urgent de-escalation and sustained dialogue". "Further escalation risks worsening global instability, with serious implications for energy markets, food security, and economic resilience -- particularly in Africa, where conflict and economic pressures remain acute." The strikes come amid escalating tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme amid talks with the United States. Witnesses reported a powerful explosion in Iran’s capital, Tehran, with thick smoke rising, while the Iranian government has yet to comment, Reuters news agency reports. Explosions also heard in Isfahan, Qom, Karaj and Kermanshah, according ...

7 DEFAULTERS ARRESTED BY THE ANTI-OPEN DEFECATION SQUAD OF LAWMA. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


 Environmental Enforcement Update | 27/02/2026
The Anti-Open Defecation Squad of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) was on early morning monitoring and enforcement duty across Ebute Ero, Sura–Simpson and adjoining areas of Lagos Island to curb open defecation and other environmental nuisances.
During the operation, seven (7) defaulters were apprehended at Ebute Ero, Inner Marina and Apongbon. The offenders are being conveyed to the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) Headquarters, Oshodi, for further investigation and prosecution in accordance with environmental laws.
Details of Defaulters:
1. Shile Suraj – 65yrs, Male, Osun State
Address: 1, Suenu Street, Lagos Island
Occupation: Maritime dock worker
Offence: Open defecation
Place of Arrest: Ebute Ero
2. Chika Chibuzor – 21yrs, Male, Anambra State
Address: Marina
Occupation: Business
Offence: Open defecation
Place of Arrest: Inner Marina
3. Ganiu Mustafa – 35yrs, Male, Kwara State
Address: Apongbon
Occupation: Trading
Offence: Open defecation
Place of Arrest: Apongbon
4. Justice Ugo – 52yrs, Male, Imo State
Address: Aboru, Iyana Ipaja
Occupation: Driver
Offence: Open defecation
Place of Arrest: Apongbon
5. Ajala Olanrewaju – 33yrs, Male, Oyo State
Address: 13, Odofin, Ebute Ero
Occupation: Unemployed
Offence: Open defecation
Place of Arrest: Ebute Ero
6. Adam Abubakar – 23yrs, Male, Jos
Address: Idumota
Occupation: Driver
Offence: Open defecation
Place of Arrest: Inner Marina
7. Lawal Mohammed – 28yrs, Male, Borno State
Address: Ebute Ero
Occupation: Load carrier
Offence: Open defecation
Place of Arrest: Ebute Ero
LAWMA reiterates its zero-tolerance stance on open defecation, as it poses serious public health and environmental risks. Enforcement operations will continue across identified hotspots to safeguard public spaces and uphold sanitation standards.

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