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 NDPC LAUNCHES FORENSIC DATA PRIVACY INVESTIGATION INTO UNILAG, LOTUS BANK, AND HACKERBELLA The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is investigating the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lotus Bank, and Hackerbella Ltd. This probe follows complaints that student data was used to open bank accounts without permission. The data sharing was reportedly part of a "Smart ID Card" project that mixed student IDs with bank cards. National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, ordered a full review of how this student information was collected and shared. Investigators are checking if the organizations followed the Nigeria Data Protection Act of 2023. They will look into the companies' privacy notices, data security, and whether they used automated systems to score or profile students. Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulation  of NDPC, Babatunde Bamigboye, in a statement notes that the investigation will also check if the institutions properly asse...

 NCC and ONSA Roll Out New Protection Guidelines for Fiber Infrastructure. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) have prepared a standard operating guidelines to safeguard Nigeria’s telecommunications fiber optic network. Unregulated daily construction activities, including road construction and building projects, cause frequent network disruptions due to negligence. NCC Executive Vice Chairman Dr. Aminu Maida revealed that Nigeria suffered over 5,000 fiber optic cable cuts in the first half of the year alone. To build a resilient digital economy, protecting this vital sub-surface infrastructure is now a shared national priority.                   CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE COALITION   ┌────────────────┐       ┌────────────────┐       ┌────────────────┐   │      NCC       │ ───►  │  ...

 FRSC DEPLOYS 2,500 PERSONNEL FOR OSUN GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 2,500 personnel and 50 operational vehicles, including seven (7) heavy-duty tow trucks and six (6) ambulances, for the effective management of road traffic and emergency response during the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, 15 August 2026. In a statement by the Corps' Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, the deployment covers the three Senatorial Districts and all operational areas of the State It further adds that the initiative is designed to ensure seamless traffic management, prompt emergency response, clearance of road obstructions and strict compliance with the Restriction or No-Movement Order during the election period. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, mni stated that the FRSC deployment reflects the Corps' commitment to supporting a peaceful, safe and credible electoral process within its statutory mandate of road safety and tr...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT PRESIDENT TINUBU CALLS FOR PEACEFUL ELECTION IN OSUN STATE, CHARGES SECURITY AGENCIES TO PROTECT VOTERS AND INEC OFFICIALS   President Bola Tinubu has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission and the security agencies to ensure a peaceful and transparent election in Osun State.   The people of Osun State will go to the polls on Saturday, August 15, 2026, to elect their governor in an election where 15 candidates are contesting. Among them are the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, the All Progressives Congress candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, and the African Democratic Congress candidate, Hon. Najeem Salaam.   President Tinubu also charged the electorate in Osun State to come out to discharge their civic responsibility and eschew any act that could disrupt the peaceful conduct of the election, while assuring the people of their safety before and after the polls.   "As the people of Osun State head to the p...

 Uganda says its troops to remain in Somalia despite AU mission uncertainty Uganda's defence minister said Friday its troops would remain in Somalia, despite growing uncertainty over the future of the African Union mission, under a pre-existing bilateral agreement. Somalia has been battling Al-Shabaab terrorists for around two decades. Uganda has roughly 4,500 troops in the country under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), the leading force supporting the Somali army, and a further 2,000 under a bilateral agreement, a military source told AFP. However, the future of AUSSOM has been thrown into doubt after Washington announced it would end payments to the UN Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), which provides crucial logistics to the mission, by the year's end. ‘Arrangement to evolve’ On Friday, the Ugandan Defence Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka told AFP that "Uganda is going to remain in Somalia", declining to give further details but ind...

 Vote counting resumes in Zambia after suspension over violence The Electoral Commission of Zambia said on Friday it had resumed vote-counting after an earlier suspension prompted by reports of ballot paper theft and violence against election officials. The Southern African country held presidential, parliamentary and local government elections on Thursday.

 Chad President Déby pardons jailed opposition leader Success Masra Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby has granted a pardon to his main political rival and opposition leader Success Masra, who has been imprisoned for more than a year after being convicted of inciting violence and complicity in murder. The presidency announced the decision in a statement, saying it had approved a request for clemency submitted by Masra's lawyers. Masra, a former prime minister and one of Chad's most prominent opposition figures, was sentenced last year to 20 years in prison and fined 1 billion CFA francs ($1.77 million). According to the presidency, Masra is expected to be released in the coming days. He will be freed alongside eight other political figures covered by the pardon. Enforceable penalties "These nine individuals will be released as soon as the Ministry of Justice makes the necessary arrangements in the coming hours and days," the presidency said, Reuters reported. ...

 BBC seeks subpoenas of Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner in $10 billion Trump defamation lawsuit The BBC is seeking to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner as part of President Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the British broadcaster. BBC attorneys argue that Trump’s three family members have firsthand knowledge of his intentions when he delivered his Jan. 6, 2021, speech to supporters at the Ellipse as the attack on the U.S. Capitol was unfolding. Trump’s lawsuit claims a BBC documentary aired in the U.K. in 2024 defamed him by editing separate portions of the speech together in a way that made it appear he was encouraging violence. The BBC has apologized for the editing but disputes that the error provides grounds for the lawsuit. The BBC says Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump were present while their father revised the speech and attended the rally where he delivered it. Attorneys also say Kushner drafted a proposed statement for Trum...

 ANAMBRA POLICE SECURITY OPERATION RAIDS CONTINUE AS IGP VCRU OPERATIVES ARREST A SUSPECTED SECESSIONIST MEMBER, FIVE OTHERS INCLUDING A FEMALE DRUG DEALER; RECOVER ARMY UNIFORM, EXPENDED AMMUNITION SHELLS AND SUSPECTED HARD DRUGS VALUED AT FOUR MILLION NAIRA.  The Anambra State Police Command has continued its sustained security operations and raid of criminal hideouts across the State, in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, and the Command’s intensified operational strategy against violent crimes, cultism and illicit drug activities. Acting on credible intelligence in the evening of 13th August 2026, Operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit arrested a 65-year-old male, Ifeanyi Ogbuagbo, in Umudioka. A careful search of his residence led to the recovery of an Army uniform and forty expended shells of ammunition concealed in a black polythene bag. Preliminary information reveals that the suspect is linked to...

 NPF REITERATES BAN ON AMOTEKUN, OTHER NON-STATE ACTORS IN ELECTION SECURITY; ANNOUNCES MOVEMENT RESTRICTION AHEAD OF OSUN POLL Ahead of the forthcoming Osun State Governorship Election, the Nigeria Police Force has reiterated the prohibition on the participation of Amotekun and other non-state security actors in election-related security operations. The Force emphasises that only security agencies recognised and established under the Constitution and laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria are authorised to perform security and law-enforcement duties alongside the Nigeria Police Force in connection with the election. No non-state security group, vigilante organisation or other unauthorised body is permitted to assume or exercise the functions of a recognised security agency. Accordingly, such groups are directed to stay away from election-related security operations and refrain from any activity capable of intimidating voters, disrupting the electoral process or undermining public...

 EFCC FC Kano Wins Inter-Service Unity Cup EFCC Football Club,  Kano, has  emerged champion of the Inter-Service Unity Cup after defeating NAF FC 5-4 on penalties in a thrilling final held at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano. The match initially ended 1-1 after regulation time. The tournament was organised by the Coalition of Military and Paramilitary Agencies in Kano. Speaking during his opening remarks at the final, the EFCC Kano Zonal Director, who represented the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, commended the organisers for bringing together various security agencies through sports. "Unity is one of the fundamentals of law enforcement.  Bringing ourselves together to have football and soccer events is one of the ways of building this unity," he said. The Zonal Director thanked the participating teams, service commanders and all attendees for finding time to share in the spirit of friendship and brotherhood. He also acknowledged the humility a...

 EFCC Arraigns Man for Alleged N56.4m Pilgrimage Fraud In Ibadan The Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, August 13, 2026 arraigned one Lawal Babale Musa before Justice Olusola Adetujoye of the Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State. Musa was arraigned on a fifty seven-count charge bordering on forgery, uttering of documents and stealing to the tune of N56, 491, 000.00 (Fifty-six Million, Four Hundred and Ninety-one Thousand Naira). Count one of the charges reads: “That you, Lawal Babale Musa ‘M’ on or between 2nd November, 2022 to 22nd July, 2024 at Ibadan, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, converted to your own personal use, total sum of N56, 491, 000.00 (Fifty-six Million, Four Hundred and Ninety-one Thousand Naira) from Ibrahim Shuaibu the sums meant for Hajj pilgrimage through Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency for Jibril Adamu, Suleiman Aminatu, Musa Haruna, Suleiman N. Abdullahi, Audu Bello...

 PRESS RELEASE ARREST OF SUSPECTED CULTIST, RECOVERY OF LOCALLY MADE SINGLE-BARREL PISTOL In the ongoing efforts of the Lagos State Police Command to combat cultism and other violent crimes across the State, operatives of the Command have arrested a suspected member of the Eiye Confraternity cult group and recovered one locally made single-barrel pistol in Mushin. Following credible information on cult-related activities at Ogunmokun Under-Bridge, Mushin, operatives immediately mobilised a surveillance team to the area and arrested one Segun Alani, ‘m’, aged 24 years. A search of the bag in his possession led to the recovery of one locally made single-barrel pistol, which was concealed inside the bag. The suspect is currently in Police custody and providing useful information to aid the investigation. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, has commended the operatives for their prompt response and intelligence-driven operation. He reaffirmed t...

 BBNaija Season 11: Chimsom Sparked by Romance After Bluethopia Washes His Underwear Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Chimsom Chuka has sparked intense online chatter after revealing the deep level of commitment his fellow housemate, Bluethopia, has shown toward him. During a private conversation, Chimsom disclosed that Bluethopia went as far as washing his underwear, a gesture that has made him reconsider his feelings for her. The revelation emerged during a late-night conversation on Thursday when Chimsom opened up to another housemate, Kamsy, about his growing affection for Bluethopia. A Surprising Act of Domestic Care According to Chimsom, he was stunned to find Bluethopia doing his laundry, which included intimate items he had intentionally set aside. "Bluethopia washed my boxers," Chimsom told Kamsy. "She was going to do some washing, and the next thing I knew, she was carrying my clothes. I had actually separated my unwashed boxers, but before I knew what was...

 Verydarkman Reaffirms Commitment to Mohbad's Case, Calls Out Peter Okoye Over Family Feud Nigerian social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman, has publicly declared that he has not abandoned his pursuit of justice for the late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, widely known as Mohbad. This statement comes in response to public speculation that the controversial commentator had moved on from the high-profile case. The Fight for Mohbad's Justice Continues In a recent video addressed to his followers, Verydarkman compared Mohbad's tragic demise to the murder of legendary American rapper Tupac Shakur. He pointed out that American law enforcement continued to pursue Tupac's case for nearly three decades before making significant arrests. Using this comparison, Verydarkman assured his audience that he is patiently and closely monitoring the legal and investigative developments surrounding Mohbad's death, emphasizing that justice has no ex...

BBNaija Season 11: Barry Reveals Neche Rejected Him as He Woos Goddessa The romantic dynamics in the Big Brother Naija Season 11 house continue to take dramatic turns, with housemate Barry recently opening up about his unrequited feelings for Neche. During an intimate conversation on Thursday, Barry disclosed that Neche firmly rejected his advances, stating clearly that he is not her type of man. Barry shared this revelation while trying to convince another housemate, Goddessa, of his romantic intentions. He explained that despite his initial attraction to Neche, he chose to step back and focus his energy entirely on building a connection with Goddessa. Neche's Rejection and Outside Commitments According to Barry, his pursuit of Neche was short-lived. He revealed that she put a swift end to any potential romance by letting him know she was not interested. Furthermore, Neche reportedly cited having a committed relationship outside the Big Brother house as another reason for keeping ...

 South Korea to host African ministers for AI summit South Korea will host African ministers in September for talks on expanding artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure across the continent, where widespread AI adoption could generate up to $1 trillion in additional economic output by 2035, Seoul's Finance Ministry said in a statement, AA reported. The four-day conference, beginning September 8 in Seoul, will focus on combining South Korea's technology capabilities with Africa's growing demand for digital infrastructure and innovation. Finance ministers from all 54 African countries have been invited, along with information and communications technology ministers from key countries, African Development Bank officials and representatives of international organizations and private companies. Participants are expected to discuss expanding AI and digital infrastructure and deploying South Korean AI technology in healthcare, agriculture and education through what orga...

 Peller's Ambitious Vision: TikToker Eyes Collaborations with Dangote, Otedola, Bill Gates, Declares 'Not About Their Money' Popular Nigerian TikToker, Peller, has publicly articulated his bold intention to collaborate with some of the world's most influential and wealthy individuals: Nigerian business moguls Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola, alongside global philanthropist Bill Gates. Peller candidly revealed his aspirations during a recent livestream, emphasizing that his motivation for these high-profile partnerships is not financial. According to the content creator, who recently celebrated his wedding, his primary goal is to work alongside these titans of industry and philanthropy. He underscored his stance by stating, "I don't want their money, I just want to work with them. I'm just talking out of experience." Peller aims to solidify these collaborations before the year concludes. The TikToker, known for his online influence, cited his pivotal rol...

 A former North Carolina cop who allegedly plotted a mass shooting targeting Black people at a New Orleans festival is walking free. No charges.  Christopher Gillum, 45, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, was arrested in April 2026 at a Destin, Florida hotel. According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, deputies recovered a handgun and roughly 200 rounds of ammunition from his room. Authorities said he was heading to a large festival in New Orleans. The timing lined up with Jazz Fest. His own family had reported him missing and told police he had expressed recent threats to harm “Black people.” He was wanted in Orleans Parish on terroristic threats. Multiple agencies across North Carolina, Florida, and Louisiana scrambled. The arrest stopped him before he reached Louisiana. Then in June, a Louisiana grand jury declined to indict him on the state terrorizing charge that could have brought up to 15 years. He was released. Charges were dropped. His lawyer says he’s facing noth...

Former boxer Prichard Colón di£s at 33 ten years after tragic fight left him with brain injury Former Puerto Rican boxer, Prichard Colón, has di£d at the age of 33. He passed away on Thursday, August 13, nearly 11 years after a tragic fight gave him a brain haemorrhage that left him in a persistent vegetative state. Colón’s d£ath was announced by his father and former coach, Richard Colón, in a Facebook post on Thursday. “Good morning my people. I regret to inform you of the passing of my son Prichard from this earthly world, now he is in a better world. “I did everything possible to fulfil his wish, his dream of bringing him on vacation to Puerto Rico as much as he desired but couldn’t. “Thank you for so many years of love and prayers. As much as you can, please keep us in your prayers,” the father wrote. Colón, a former junior middleweight who once held a 16-0 professional record with 13 knockouts, was regarded as one of boxing’s brightest prospects before his career was cut short in...

 “There is nothing in this world that would make me go for a DNA test on children I already love. Even if the child belongs to someone else, so be it- Nigerian man says A Nigerian man has sparked a debate on social media after sharing his take on paternity fraud. In a video making the rounds on social media, the man, while speaking at a public forum, said that if he ever finds out one of his children isn’t his but that of his wife’s ex, he will never cease to love the child as his.  He recounted how someone he knows found out that a female child his wife birthed while they were married wasn’t his. He mentioned that the father of the little girl had visited their home to demand that the said child be handed to him. He said that, for his sanity sake, the man in qustion never conducted a DNA test, still loved the child as his, and even willed some of his property to the said child. The Nigerian man said if he is ever faced with similar situation, he will never cease to love the s...

  Alleged Tupac Shakur Killer "Keefe D" Says He's "Not Nervous" About Possible Life Sentence Alleged Tupac Shakur killer Duane “Keefe D” Davis is reportedly doing “pretty good” in jail as his murder trial begins in Las Vegas, and sources say he is not particularly nervous about potentially receiving a life sentence if convicted. Davis’ trial began Monday, August 10, with jury selection after he pleaded not guilty to the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. Prosecutors allege that Davis helped orchestrate the killing in Las Vegas and supplied the gun used in the shooting, although they say another person fired the fatal shot. Davis was arrested in 2023 after years of publicly discussing his alleged involvement in Tupac’s killing, including during media interviews and police questioning in which he had immunity. He was subsequently transferred to the Clark County Detention Center, where he has remained while awaiting trial. According to TMZ sources with direct knowledge, ...

Two severely injured after train derailed in a UK city Severe injuries have been confirmed after a train derailed near Lewes railway station in East Sussex, with emergency services responding to a major incident involving an estimated 150 passengers. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 3.55pm, with the public warned to avoid the area. It is understood three of the eight carriages overturned after the 14.24 Southern service from London Victoria to Eastbourne came off the tracks. Passengers were initially trapped inside the overturned carriages, while images from the scene showed people standing on carriages lying on their sides in a countryside area. Footage from inside the train appeared to show a carriage swaying violently before passengers were thrown from their seats. South East Coast Ambulance confirmed shortly before 10pm that ‘two people sustained serious injuries’ and were taken to major trauma centres. ‘Patients have been assessed and treated at the scene, wit...

 Nawfia Celebrates Ikpo Ji Festival, Reaffirms Commitment to Cultural Heritage ‎ ‎By Nwoye Bridget Uju ‎ ‎The people of Nawfia in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State have celebrated the Ikpo Ji Nawfia Cultural Festival, a colourful event that brought together traditional rulers, members of the Igwe’s Cabinet, Ndi Ozo, community leaders and indigenes of Nawfia and Umunri. ‎ ‎The festival, held on August 12 was hosted by High Chief Sir Obi Udeogu, Ozonkpu, who welcomed guests and participants to the celebration aimed at promoting the community’s rich cultural heritage, unity and traditional values. The event was graced by the Traditional Ruler of Nawfia, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Dr. Daniel Ogochukwu Obelle, accompanied by his wife, Lady Florence Obelle, members of the Igwe’s Cabinet and various Ndi Ozo. ‎ ‎Addressing participants at the festival, Igwe Obelle stressed the need to preserve Nawfia’s cultural heritage and ensure that younger generations understand, appreciate a...

 Anambra Volleyball Association Screens Players for National Intermediate Games Writing ‎ ‎By Ezumezu Nonyelum ‎ ‎The Anambra State Volleyball Association has conducted a screening exercise to select male and female players who will represent the state at the forthcoming National Intermediate Games.  ‎ ‎The screening exercise, held on August 12 at the Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, was designed to identify talented players capable of representing Anambra at the national competition. ‎ ‎Speaking during the exercise, the Vice Chairman of the Anambra State Volleyball Association, Mr Udoka Ugochukwu, explained that the competition provides an opportunity for the players to showcase their skills and compete for selection.  ‎ ‎He noted that the players’ overall performance was slightly above average, attributing the outcome to the different levels of training and techniques imparted by their individual coaches. ‎ ‎The Secretary of the association, Mrs Helen Ezeadim, described the s...

 PRESS RELEASE CP DAAOR SEEKS KOGI COMMAND COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN BORDER SECURITY, CURB KIDNAPPING ALONG OKENE–AUCHI ROAD The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Patrick Daaor, mnips, in company of the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Area Commanders Auchi and Agenebode on Thursday 13th August, 2026 visited the Edo–Kogi border in Okene as part of efforts to strengthen operational collaboration and border security between the two Commands, particularly in the fight against kidnapping along the Okene–Auchi Expressway. CP Daaor was received at the border by the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, psc, mni, alongside his entourage including the Area Commander, Divisional Police Officer, and Chairman of Okene Local Government Area and other stakeholders. During the engagement, both Commissioners reviewed the security situation around the border communities and discussed strategies for improved intelligence sharin...

 Baby with rare heart defect born in Texas amid surrogacy and parental rights dispute  A baby at the center of a multistate legal dispute involving abortion, surrogacy and parental rights was born Wednesday in Dallas, one day after a judge ordered that the newborn receive life-sustaining medical care in Texas. McKenna West, an Alaska nurse who served as the surrogate for a California couple, was about 20 weeks pregnant when doctors diagnosed the baby with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a rare and potentially life-threatening heart defect requiring multiple surgeries. West has alleged that the baby's biological parents invoked an abortion provision in their surrogacy agreement and pressured her to terminate the pregnancy. West refused and later traveled to Texas, where she sought specialists capable of treating the baby's condition. West's attorney, Lincoln Wilson, said she chose Texas because she wanted the child to receive the best possible medical care. Her case receive...

 Nevada judge dismisses case against six Trump fake electors accused of trying to overturn 2020 election  A Nevada judge has dismissed the yearslong criminal case against six Republicans accused of submitting false documents claiming Donald Trump won Nevada’s 2020 presidential election, delivering another setback to efforts to prosecute fake electors involved in the effort to keep Trump in office after his defeat to Joe Biden. Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford’s office charged the six Republicans with forgery and offering a false instrument for filing or record. All six pleaded not guilty, and prosecutors plan to appeal the dismissal. The defendants included Michael McDonald, chairman of the Nevada Republican Party, and Jesse Law, the former chairman of the Clark County Republican Party. McDonald’s attorney, Richard Wright, called the planned appeal “hasty” and “premature” and accused prosecutors of pursuing the case for political reasons. After Biden won Nevada by more than ...

 Zambia suspends vote counting over violence against election officials Zambia's election commission on Friday suspended the counting of votes and announcement of election results nationwide after reports of violence in some districts targeting election officials. Election officials told a briefing there had been instances where marked ballot papers in ballot boxes had been stolen, adding it would review the suspension within 24 hours, Reuters reported. The Southern African country held presidential, parliamentary and local government elections on Thursday. President Hakainde Hichilema is running for a second term after steering the major copper producer out of a debt crisis since taking office in 2021. Analysts say he is favoured to win, although the leading opposition candidate Brian Mundubile has drawn large crowds in some areas. The full results were previously expected to be announced on Monday. It was unclear whether the suspension would change that. Hichilema, in a post on X...

 Super Falcons Coach Justin Madugu Says He Is Not Afraid of Being Sacked After World Cup Qualification Failure Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has said he is not afraid of losing his job after Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the tournament ended on Thursday when the Super Falcons suffered a 2-1 defeat to South Africa in the qualifying playoffs. The result means Nigeria will miss the Women’s World Cup for the first time since the competition began in 1991. Speaking to the press after the match, Madugu apologised to Nigerians and accepted full responsibility for the team’s failure. “First of all, I have to apologise to Nigerians over our inability to make it to the World Cup. It was not our intention. We came and did the best that we could, but our best was not good enough,” he said. “We are very sorry for that, and we take full responsibility for everything that happened.” Asked about calls for his dismissal, Madugu r...

 LASURA DEEPENS STAFF WELLNESS DRIVE, INITIATES EARLY MORNING FITNESS EXERCISE The General Manager of the Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA), Dr. Animashaun Oladimeji Saheed, has led members of staff in an early-morning quick fitness exercise aimed at promoting healthy living, physical wellbeing and a productive workforce. The exercise, in line with the Agency’s commitment to staff welfare, aligns with the directive of the Head of Service on the monthly "Work For Fitness" exercise across the Lagos State Public Service. Speaking during the exercise, the General Manager emphasised the importance of regular physical activity in maintaining good health and improving the overall quality of life of workers. He noted that maintaining a healthy body and mind was essential for staff to remain energetic, focused and capable of carrying out their responsibilities effectively. Dr. Animashaun informed that plans are being made with the Management of Folarin Coker Staff Clinic for a...