The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has successfully recovered over N330 million from various service providers, including hospitals, for delivering substandard services to residents. This recovery effort highlights the agency’s commitment to upholding consumer rights across Lagos State. In an interview with PUNCH Healthwise, LASCOPA General Manager Afolabi Solebo disclosed that since the agency’s […]
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Court Temporarily Halts Biden’s Immigration Policy for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
By Agency Report A Texas judge has issued a temporary pause on a key immigration policy introduced by President Joe Biden, which aimed to streamline the process for spouses of U.S. citizens to obtain legal status. This ruling represents a significant setback for one of Biden’s major immigration reform initiatives. The ruling was handed down […]
Peter Obi Warns Nigeria Risks Becoming a “Banana Republic” Amid Journalist Harassment
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party, has raised alarms over the growing harassment of journalists in Nigeria, warning that the country is at risk of descending into a “Banana Republic” where freedom of the press is severely curtailed. His comments follow reports of the arrest and detention of an anonymous whistleblower, […]
Ohanaeze Blames South-East Governors’ Weak Response for Simon Ekpa’s Influence, Urges Action on Kanu’s Release
The leading socio-cultural organization of the South East, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has criticized the region’s governors, holding them accountable for the ongoing unrest instigated by Simon Ekpa. According to Ohanaeze, the governors’ lack of firm action regarding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has empowered Ekpa, who is […]
NUT Criticizes FG’s New 18-Year Age Requirement for WAEC and NECO
The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) has expressed strong disapproval of the federal government’s newly instituted age policy for secondary school leaving examinations. As reported by Naija News, the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, announced on Monday that the Nigerian government has set a minimum age of 18 for students to be eligible to […]
UK Expands List of Companies Licensed to Sponsor Work Visas for Nigerians
The United Kingdom (UK) has expanded the number of organizations authorized to sponsor workers under the worker and temporary worker immigration routes, effective Friday, August 23, 2024. The list now includes 119,195 approved companies. Nigerians seeking employment opportunities in the UK are encouraged to visit the websites of these companies to explore available job openings. […]
Manchester United Secure Key Midfield Reinforcement, Manuel Ugarte
Manchester United have successfully reached a transfer agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for their top summer target, Manuel Ugarte. The Premier League club will pay PSG an initial €50 million, with an additional €10 million in performance-related bonuses for the Uruguayan midfielder. After agreeing on personal terms with Ugarte back in July 2024, negotiations between Manchester […]
ASUU Protests Dismissal of LASU Lecturers, Labels VC as ‘Enemy of the Union’
The Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU) has strongly protested against Lagos State University’s (LASU) refusal to reinstate five lecturers who were allegedly dismissed unjustly. During a meeting at the University of Ibadan on August 17-18, 2024, ASUU resolved to terminate all academic collaborations with LASU until the issue is resolved. In 2019, LASU […]
FG Considers Converting Arik and Aero Contractors into National Carriers
The Federal Government, through the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), is contemplating merging Arik Air and Aero Contractors to form a national carrier. AMCON’s Managing Director, Gbenga Alade, revealed this plan during a media session in Lagos, citing the significant financial difficulties and debts faced by both airlines. Alade mentioned that this proposal had […]
Presidency Dismisses Criticism from Former APC Chieftain Lukman on Governance Decline
The Presidency has responded to criticisms made by Salihu Lukman, former National Vice Chairman (Northwest) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), who voiced concerns about the deteriorating state of governance in Nigeria. Lukman had argued that each administration, including the current one under President Bola Tinubu, has performed worse than its predecessor. Lukman also […]