Residents, business owners, hospital administrators, and others in Northern Nigeria have expressed concern as the region marks its eighth consecutive days without electricity, leading to significant disruptions in essential services and economic activities. The outage, which began last Monday, was triggered by the tripping off of the 330kV circuit transmission line between Benue and Enugu,…
Kano State, one of Nigeria’s most populous state, has been grappling with significant obstacles in its efforts to eradicate polio. Misinformation, cultural beliefs, and religious interpretations have all contributed to the state’s ongoing struggle to administer polio vaccinations to its vast population. These factors have hindered the progress of immunization campaigns, creating a complex and…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani announced on Friday that the number of out-of-school children in the state has decreased by 300,000 since April 2024. The Governor shared this progress with journalists following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House. According to the Kaduna State Bureau of Statistics, there…
A non-governmental organisation, the Long Term Solution for Destitute Initiative has urged the Federal Government to tackle the issue of begging with compassion and understanding. The plead which follows the five-day ultimatum for beggars to vacate Abuja’s streets, issued by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike was made on Sunday in…
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of non-teaching staff unions, comprising the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), has announced an indefinite strike over withheld salaries. The strike will officially commence at midnight on Sunday, October 27, 2024. According to a circular from the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has received resounding commendations from auctioneers for its successful assets’ disposal exercise, which was deemed “transparent”. This was contained in a press statement released on Saturday by Demola Bakare, spokesperson of the commission. The exercise, held on Thursday at the ICPC…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a major breakthrough, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered large quantities of illicit substances in Lagos. The agency’s efforts led to the recovery of 2,760kg of suspected Ghanaian Loud, a strain of cannabis, from Igbo-Igunuko shrine located at Alfa Beach in Ajah, as well as…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nigeria’s polio eradication efforts got a boost yesterday as Consultant Virologist, Prof. Oyewale Tomori, urged the government to ensure the provision of necessary materials and a conducive environment to eradicate the disease. Tomori, also the Chairman of Biovaccines Nig Ltd., made this call in an interview with newsmen in commemoration of…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have dealt a significant blow to oil thieves in the Niger Delta region, arresting several suspects and recovering large quantities of stolen products and arms. The operations, which took place from October 21 to 27, 2024, were conducted in conjunction with other security agencies…
The Africa Trade Barometer report has revealed that Nigeria loses an estimated $26 billion yearly to power failures. This is contained in the latest report by organisation which said the cost excludes spending on off-grid generators. The report comes amid the incessant national grid collapse in recent weeks. Just this month, there was a blackout…
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