Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

World

LASG arrests 62 in clampdown on street begging

The Lagos State Government has arrested 62 persons, including 29 alleged beggars and 33 children, during a clampdown on street begging in Ajah and Lekki. Read More: https://punchng.com/lasg-arrests-62-in-clampdown-on-street-begging/

LASG arrests 62 in clampdown on street begging

We haven't written up this one. Punch Nigeria has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

This story

This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.

Read the original at punchng.com →

More in World

Govt. plans to amalgamate NDF and ‘Api Wenuwen Api’ Fund

Discussions are underway to integrate the National Defence Fund and the ‘Api Wenuwen Api’ Fund. The Defence Ministry said yesterday that this was discussed at the Presidential Secretariat, under the…

  • Government officials plan to merge National Defence Fund and Api Wenuwen Api Fund.
  • Expert committee to evaluate feasibility of integrating funds with welfare programs.
  • Integration aims to streamline assistance and expand eligibility for armed forces members.

Sri Lanka renews Honorary Consul appointment in Mombasa

Acting High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Kenya Ruvini de Silva, formally handed over the renewed appointment of Prageeth Seneviratne as Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in Mombasa.

  • Prageeth Seneviratne reappointed as Honorary Consul in Mombasa
  • De Silva praises Seneviratne's exceptional service and contributions
  • Seneviratne to enhance Sri Lanka-Kenya economic and consular ties

Shiranthi files anticipatory bail application

Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who is in Singapore, has filed an anticipatory bail application before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court, seeking an order preventing her arrest in connection…

More from Tuesday 6 October →