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  By allcitynews.ng  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Lagos State Command, has entered into stronger collaboration with Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) as part of its campaign against substance abuse, particularly among young people and vulnerable communities. Commending the roles played so far by the church in tackling drug abuse, NDLEA sought for more contributions of Olukoya and the church to the fight against substance abuse. Noting that stronger collaboration with MFM would help expand prevention, rehabilitation and public education efforts in the fight against substance abuse,  especially as MFM has established drug and substance abuse Centre. The Lagos State Commander of the NDLEA, Commander Abubakar Wali Liman, made the call when he led a delegation of senior officers on a courtesy visit to the General Overseer of MFM, Dr. Daniel K. Olukoya, at the church’s International Headquarters. The visit, according to the Command, was aimed a...

  By allcitynews.ng  A public policy and good governance think-tank, the Neo African Centre (NAC), has raised the alarm over the appointment of the chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zack Adedeji, into the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council. Under the arrangement, Adedeji is to serve as the Deputy Director of Fundraising for President Bola Tinubu’s election campaign. In a statement by its Director of Public Affairs, Richard Manson, the Centre frowns on the appointment, asking President Bola Tinubu to withdraw it forthwith. It wonders why the chief revenue collector of the country should be saddled with the partisan role of raising campaign fund for the man that appointed him. Such a move is indicative of corruption and capable of eroding public confidence in the chairman of the revenue agency. The statement reads in part: “We have noted with consternation and disbelief the recent appointment of the chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service ...

  By allcitynews.ng  The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has not only unveiled the $1 billion Renewed HOPE Social Protection Programme, but has also backed the drive, and described the reform initiatives being advanced by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard M. Doro, as capable of transforming Nigeria’s humanitarian response from temporary assistance to sustainable pathways towards resilience, self-reliance and prosperity. Speaking at the unveiling at the Aso Villa Banquet Hall, Abuja, on Wednesday, the First Lady said the initiatives reflect the commitment of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to strengthening Nigeria’s social protection architecture and improving the lives of vulnerable individuals, families and communities. The First Lady commended the direction of the reforms and reiterated the importance of interventions that enable vulnerable Nigerians to progress beyond immediate ass...

    By allcitynews.ng  The Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) has congratulated the Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, Chief Tayo Akinmad e Ayinde, on his 62nd birthday. In a congratulatory letter dated August 24, 2026, signed by the National Chairman of CICAN, Taiwo Ademola Hassan, and the Secretary General, Olufemi Orioye, the Board and Executive Council of CICAN described Ayinde as a dependable public servant and an important pillar of the Lagos State administration. The association also commended his years of dedicated service to Lagos State, particularly his contributions to the administration of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu. CICAN noted that Ayinde’s commitment, loyalty, administrative experience, and dedication to public service had distinguished him as a key figure in the state’s governance structure. According to the association, as Chief of Staff, Ayinde has played a significant role in coordinating government act...

  Posted by allcitynews.ng Open Day for Gardeners, the annual celebration of plants, gardens, nature and the people who love them, returns for its 5th edition from 28 to 30 August 2026 at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC), 270   Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos. The three-day event, which is free to attend, has grown from a gathering of garden lovers and plant enthusiasts into a vibrant community bringing together gardeners, conservationists, creatives, families, businesses and nature-inspired brands. A major highlight of this year's edition will be the Annual Garden Seminar on Friday, 28 August, featuring His Excellency, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, immediate past Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as the special guest and seminar speaker. With more than 50 vendors participating, visitors will have the opportunity to explore and shop for a wide range of plants, soil, garden pots and planters, garden accessories, home fragrances, as well...

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