Korede Abdullah in Lagos A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of a warehouse and 54 containers in Ogun State, suspected to have been acquired through fraudulent means. Justice Deinde Dipeolu made the order on Thursday, December 19, 2024, following a motion filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
Nigeria is facing a major crisis as primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) continue their indefinite strike over unpaid wages and unresolved welfare concerns. Juliet Jacob analyses the implications of the strike in this special report. The Lingering Crisis in FCT Public Primary Schools and Conundrum of FCT Primary School Teachers’ Strike…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to completing the N59.4 billion Greater Dutse Water Supply Project within the next two years. The announcement was made by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, during the flag-off ceremony held at Sintilmawa village in Ringim Local Government Area,…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has stepped up initiatives to collect overdue land fees in Abuja. He has provided a new two-week extension for the owners of 762 plots in the Maitama II District, Cadastral Zone A10, to settle payments for their Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O). This action is part…
The Nigerian military has dealt a major blow to oil theft operations in the Niger Delta, confiscating crude oil worth over One Billion Naira (N1,193,817,760) and arresting 45 suspects in a week, according to a statement by Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, on Friday. Troops also discovered and dismantled several illegal…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday declared the Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda officially over. The outbreak, which began on September 27, resulted in 66 cases and 15 deaths, with health workers particularly affected. The announcement comes after 42 days without any new cases, meeting the WHO’s requirement for declaring an outbreak over. This…
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has pledged to enhance its relationship with state governors while reaffirming its commitment to good governance. The association stated its focus on promoting transparency and accountability in grassroots service delivery during its 51st National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Katsina State. ALGON’s National Publicity Secretary, Hamisu Anani…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A devastating fire has swept through the popular Araromi spare parts market at Agodi-Gate in Ibadan, Oyo State, leaving a trail of destruction and millions of naira in losses. The fire, which began around 2am on Saturday, continues to rage, with firefighters battling to contain the blaze. “We are battling with…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kaif in Kano The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has launched a new initiative aimed at significantly increasing polio vaccination coverage in Katsina State, with a target of reaching over 45% of eligible children by the end of the year. This ambitious initiative is part of a broader effort to eradicate poliomyelitis in…
The Minister of State for Defence Muhammad Bello Matawalle on Thursday met with a U.S. delegation led by Dr. David Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for Health. The meeting focused on enhancing the existing collaboration in defence health between the two nations, which has previously facilitated the establishment of high-tech laboratories in Nigeria. The…
