The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has initiated a student-focused campaign across Gombe and Bauchi to promote emergency readiness. Targeting secondary schools, the campaign aims to equip young people with practical skills to manage crises effectively. NEMA announced on its official X handle on Monday that the Gombe Operations Office spearheaded an initiative at Government…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A massive fire swept through the Ajah Market in Lagos, destroying shops and goods worth millions of naira, according to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). The fire broke out late Sunday night at the market, located near the Alesh bus stop in Lekki. Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary,…
At least seven loggers were killed and five others injured in Nigeria’s volatile northeast Borno State when their vehicle hit a landmine allegedly planted by the Boko Haram terrorist organization, a local official said on Monday. Bakura Abba, head of the local counter-terrorism volunteer guard or the Civilian Joint Task Force, told Anadolu that the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has launched a free Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) screening and counseling program for attendees and exhibitors at the 2024 Trade Fair, taking place from November 1 to 10 at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos. This initiative, led by the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA), aims…
In a recent development, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has sounded the alarm on critical threats facing Nigeria’s telecom infrastructure, citing issues such as rampant fiber cuts, vandalism, and theft. The Commission revealed on its official X handle on Monday that these challenges are stalling network expansion and deteriorating service quality nationwide, leaving millions at…
Brekete Family, a prominent human rights media outlet, has temporarily ceased broadcasting in response to the detention of minors during the recent #EndBadGovernance protests. The station’s decision, announced on social media on Monday, underscores its commitment to advocating for vulnerable groups. “We call on all well-meaning Nigerians and international bodies to join us in demanding…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has issued a stark warning to Nigerians regarding a newly leased depot by an unnamed international trading company, alleged to be blending substandard petroleum products in the country. In a statement on Sunday, Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, stated that this operation, situated adjacent to the refinery, poses…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has announced a 15-month traffic diversion at Mile 2 to facilitate the construction of a new Transport Interchange Terminal. Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made the announcement in a statement on Sunday, informing motorists of alternative routes to navigate the area. According to Osiyemi, motorists heading to…
Nigerians are grapping with electricity power outages, no thanks to the incessant collapses of the national grid. How are the citizens coping with blackouts that has become their lot over the past six weeks The reception is poorly lit and a small fan barely moves the humid air as staff at Chidinma Emeneka’s laundry…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has sounded the alarm over the Nigerian government’s detention of minors who participated in peaceful protests against hunger, insecurity, and poor governance. CISLAC urges President Bola Tinubu, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and the Minister of Justice to order the immediate release of these young Nigerians. Comrade Auwal…
