Against the backdrop of the unfortunate flooding of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state in the North East of Nigeria, Gom Mirian, reports that humanitarian crisis is imminent, plus a possible cholera outbreak which have compounded the situation-a situation where over one million persons are displace, wild and dangerous animals let loose and prison inmates…
Both chambers of the National Assembly have shifted their resumption date earlier slated for September 17, to September 24, 2024. The Clerk to the Senate, Chinedu Akubueze, and the Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Hon. Akin Rotimi, disclosed this in two different notices in Abuja. No official reason for the postponement yet. Senators and…
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has initiated urgent rescue operations in response to severe flooding in Maiduguri, Borno State. In a statement shared on Thursday via the agency’s official X handle, the FFS revealed that rapid response teams and specialized equipment have been deployed to rescue residents trapped in homes, vehicles, and other flood-affected areas….
The Lagos State Police Command has made an arrest in connection with the suspected murder of 17-year-old Adeolu Olubade, whose body was found buried in a shallow grave inside a house in the Ejigbo area of Lagos. According to police spokesperson SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the incident came to light on September 3, 2024, when a…
Aviation workers’ unions have announced a peaceful protest scheduled for September 18, 2024 over the Federal Government’s refusal to reverse its policy of deducting 50% from the internally generated revenues of key aviation agencies. The General Secretary of the National Union of Air Transport Employees, and Frances Akinjole, Deputy General Secretary of the Air Transport…
Despite ongoing fuel shortage and persistent queues nationwide, about 97% of Dangote Refinery’s products remain unsold due to local marketers’ refusal to purchase them. Speaking recent on X (formerly Twitter) space hosted by Nairametrics, Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited, noted that local traders are shunning the refinery’s products in favour of more…
The severe flooding which ravaged Maiduguri, the Borno State capital has claimed at least 30 lives, officials said Wednesday. Hundreds of homes were flooded by the incident, which also caused significant damage to properties, including farmlands, residential areas, and business premises. The disaster followed the collapse of the Alau Dam, which overflowed its banks, sending…
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed his dedication to achieving President Bola Tinubu’s goal of boosting Nigeria’s crude oil production to 2.2 million barrels per day by December 2024. During a visit to Governor Siminalayi Fubara at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Wednesday, General Musa announced the…
*As Fr Mbaka Cautions Tinubu over Nigerians’ Current Economic Woes Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, expressing the disappointment and frustration of millions of Nigerians with the current state of the country. Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka has also joined other prominent Nigerians in warning…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a significant increase in cholera cases in the country, with a 128% rise in cases and a 106% increase in fatalities. According to the NCDC, Lagos state accounts for 60% of all cases, with Lagos Island being the most affected Local Government Area. As…
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