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13 Sep
Families, including children, are still trapped in their homes following the heavy rains in Maiduguri, Borno State, as the worst flood in 30 years devastates the northeast region of the country. This was revealed by Chachu Tadicha, Deputy Director, Programme Operations/Humanitarian at Save the Children in Nigeria. According to reports, the flood has affected at…
13 Sep
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has shut down 75 non-compliant facilities over the past eight months, calling on companies and factories to comply with environmental laws. Director General Dr. Innocent Barikor revealed this while receiving a brief on the routine compliance monitoring carried out across the 36 states and the Federal…
13 Sep
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of four substantive Commissioners of Police for Abia, Lagos, Ebonyi, and Akwa Ibom state commands. Recall that the Lagos State CP, Adegoke Fayoade, was promoted to AIG a few days ago, while the Akwa Ibom State CP, Ayilara, lost his life to the cold hands of…
13 Sep
Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, immediate past minister of Interior, has described the death of Oba Gabriel Aromolaran, the paramount ruler of Ijesaland as end of an inimitable and unforgettable era. READ ALSO:Dissecting Aregbesola’s unending political battles in APC Aregbesola, in a statement by his media aide, Sola Fasure, on Friday in Osogbo, said he received with…
13 Sep
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has said that the state government would support the rebuilding of the GSM village at Kpata in Lokoja, which was ravaged by fire on Thursday, to enable victims of the fire disaster to restore their sources of livelihood. Governor Ododo gave this assurance when he visited the scene of…
13 Sep
The prestigious Arewa Humanitarian Awards and Magazine, an initiative focused on recognising humanitarian efforts in Northern Nigeria, has announced the opening of its 2024 nomination process. The awards ceremony, scheduled for December 2024, will bring together individuals and organisations dedicated to making a positive impact in their communities. The Arewa Humanitarian Awards, organised by the…
13 Sep
Oyo State Government has expressed its readiness to partner with the Gender Mobile Initiative to reduce cases of sexual harassment and other vices in state-owned tertiary institutions through technology. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abdulwaheed Adelabu, disclosed this on Thursday at a one-day stakeholders' meeting with the Education Commissioner on Dissemination, Adaptation,…
13 Sep
The Federal Government has officially taken over the Hadejia Wetlands National Park from Jigawa Government on Sept. 10. READ ALSO:FG moves to reduce unemployment by 20% in five years Dr Ibrahim Goni, the Conservator-General (C-G) of the National Park Service (NPS) disclosed this at the decoration of Assistant Conservator Generals (AC-G) and…
13 Sep
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it has arrested 823 drivers, administered 923 fines, impounded 189 vehicles, and confiscated 634 licences and vehicle particulars for traffic light, zebra crossing, and other violations within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, who made this disclosure on Friday in Abuja, noted…
13 Sep
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a wanted drug baron, Alhaji Suleiman Ganiu Aremu (a.k.a. Barryshine), who was allegedly involved in four foiled attempts to export cocaine to Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Suleiman, the Managing Director/CEO of Barryshine Suleiman Nigeria Ltd, was placed on the agency's watchlist in 2022 following his alleged…
13 Sep
The Federal Government has unveiled the National Youth Skills Programme (NYSP), a transformative initiative aimed at addressing youths unemployment and equipping them with essential skills for the future. READ ALSO:FG to submit backlog reports on child rights to UN, AU – Nwaobiala Dr Jamila Ibrahim, Minister of Youth Development, spoke at the…
13 Sep
The Borno branch of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, under the leadership of the Branch Secretary, has taken swift action in response to the devastating floods in Maiduguri. With a team of more than 200 dedicated volunteers and the full support of all branch staff, they reportedly worked tirelessly to assist those impacted by the…
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German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock condemned Hamas on Saturday for "forcing" the three latest Israeli hostages freed by the Palestinian militant group to speak before large crowds of its supporters. Though welcoming their release, Baerbock said it was "intolerable that Hamas has again shown the three men in public... and forced them to give 'interviews',"…
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India's Hindu-nationalist ruling party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated a landslide victory Saturday in key elections in the capital province Delhi, with the former chief minister suffering a crushing defeat. "Development has won, good governance has won," Modi said after the city's ex-leader -- a key opposition figurehead to the premier -- was confirmed…
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Brazil's president this week amped up pressure for a major oil project to go ahead at the mouth of the Amazon River, despite criticism from environmentalists as the country prepares to host UN climate talks in November. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 79, aspires to make Brazil a leader in the fight against global…
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Ms Khadijat Omotayo, the Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Constituency Affairs, says that the president is running a non-partisan and all-inclusive administration. Omotayo said this during a townhall with some critical stakeholders on Saturday in Jos. She said that the townhall aimed at getting feedbacks from the stakeholders in the state on government’s…
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The Nigerian Legion, Kaduna State chapter, has donated N10 million to 160 widows in the state. The money was a pledge redeemed by Gov. Uba Sani to the Nigerian Legion on the 2025 emblem launching day. The acting Chairman of the state’s chapter of the legion, retired Maj. Baren Danjuma, disclosed this while briefing the…
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Hundreds of demonstrators on Saturday protested at a site earmarked for Beijing's controversial new embassy in London over human rights and security concerns. The new embassy -- if approved by the UK government -- would be the "biggest Chinese embassy in Europe", one lawmaker said earlier. Protester Iona Boswell, a 40-year-old social worker, told AFP…
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Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has urged members of the State Executive Council to evolve robust and sustainable work plans to facilitate the achievement of government’s strategic goals for the 2025 fiscal year. Otti said this on Saturday during the opening of the two-day First Quarter Executive Council Retreat for 2025, for the enlarged Abia…
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Nigerian music star B-Red has signed a ₦200 million endorsement deal with Armstrong Paint, marking a significant step in his career. The six-month partnership, signed in Lagos, further cements his reputation as both an entertainer and a brand influencer. Announcing the deal, B-Red’s manager, Joseph Ikyobo, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration. “This is a proud…
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Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife, Osun State and the Penn State University, Pennsylvania, United States have explored areas of collaboration between the two ivory towers. The Pennsylvania State University three-man team was at the OAU campus on Saturday to meet with management of the school, as well as inspect available facilities. The team led, a…
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A summit of African leaders meeting to address the crisis in Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday called for an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire" within five days. The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group has rapidly seized swathes of territory in the mineral-rich eastern DRC in an offensive that has left thousands dead and displaced vast numbers.…