Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The death toll from the devastating flood in Mokwa, Niger State, has risen to 200, with more than 1,000 people still missing, according to Deputy Governor Comrade Yakubu Garba. Garba disclosed the figures while receiving former presidential candidate Peter Obi at the Government House in Minna on Tuesday. Obi visited…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a renewed push to combat corruption through regional partnerships, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has collaborated with State Attorneys-General from Nigeria’s South-South region in a one-day strategic conference held in Asaba, Delta State. Themed “Institutional Integrity and Regional Cooperation: The Role of Attorneys-General in Advancing…
The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has reported over $500 million in investments and a surge in CNG vehicle adoption, countering media claims of infrastructure gaps, as Nigeria’s CNG sector grows rapidly. According to a statement released by PCNGI Program Director Michael Oluwagbemi on Monday, the initiative has transformed Nigeria’s transport landscape since May…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) held a one-day stakeholders’ engagement in Lafia, Nasarawa State, to boost community preparedness for flood risks in 2025. According to a statement released by NEMA on their X (formerly known as Twitter) account on Monday, the event highlighted the severe impact of past floods and stressed collaborative efforts among…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government is considering the return of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in response to the deteriorating state of hygiene across the metropolis. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, revealed this during an inspection of Idi-Araba, Orile Iganmu, and Alaba Rago in Ojo Local Government Area…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has warned that Nigeria stands to lose over N3.43 trillion in five years due to gas flaring. According to NEITI’s Executive Secretary, Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, “Nigeria’s climate commitments will remain hollow without concrete action on methane reduction. Methane action is climate action, economic action,…
Two years into President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, his ambitious reform agenda continues to spark debate across Nigeria. While federal officials hail his bold economic moves—such as the removal of fuel subsidies, the floating of the naira, and the launch of a national student loan program—many residents of Abuja, particularly in its satellite communities, say…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a decisive move against fuel smuggling, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) valued at over ₦63 million along the Lagos-Ogun border. Under the coordinated efforts of Operation Whirlwind, operatives seized 1,577 jerrycans—amounting to 39,425 litres of PMS—and eight vehicles across notorious smuggling routes including Ilaro,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians for continued patience amid economic hardship, highlighting efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure and reduce drug manufacturing costs. Speaking at the commissioning of the first 30-kilometre stretch of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Tinubu said, “It is all about the people. We are giving all…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The African Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has empowered 30 young health professionals across the continent through its Bingwa PLUS Y-Health Incubation Programme, aimed at addressing pressing public health challenges in their communities. Speaking at the programme’s pitching event in Abuja on Friday, Senior Technical Officer and Youth…
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