Umar Mohammed
31 Oct
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), has pledged to strengthen the management of surface and groundwater resources for the benefit of the Nigerian population. NIHSA’s Director General, Umar Mohammed, made this commitment at the National Regional Action Plan (RAP) Validation Workshop on the Niger Basin Iullemeden-Taoudeni/Tanezerouft Aquifer Systems (NB-ITTAS) in Abuja on Thursday. Represented by…
18 Oct
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued an urgent flood warning to communities along Rivers Benue and Niger, following significant rises in water levels occasioned by continuous rainfall.
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A rights group, International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), has asked the National Agency for Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to carefully sort out all erroneously seized and carted away drugs during the February 9, 2025, raid at Onitsha, Aba, and Lagos markets, particularly those manufactured by local pharmaceutical companies and…
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Osun State Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Tosin Odeyemi, on Thursday tackled the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, over his party's plan to take over Kano during the next governorship poll. Describing the plan as a pipe dream, he said the development shows the disconnection of…
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Armed bandits have killed an elderly man in N/Mailayi Village, Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State, after failing to locate a targeted individual, police have confirmed. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a security expert that the attack occurred on Feb. 25 at about 12:50 p.m. when the assailants stormed the village in search…
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the release of Hon. Shagala Samuel, who was abducted by armed men along the Guzape–Abacha Barracks bypass on February 25, 2025. According to a statement by the FCT Commissioner of Police on Tuesday, the lawmaker was freed at around 1:33 a.m. on February 27 following joint…
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The African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) has expressed deep concern about the delay in the passage of the whistleblowing and whistleblower protection bill into law in Nigeria. In a letter to Chief Adebayo Olawale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, AFRICMIL’s Coordinator, Dr. Chido Onumah, said: “We cannot…
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Security aides attached to Mojisola Meranda, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, have been withdrawn, sparking speculation about her possible resignation. A high-ranking official in the Assembly confirmed the development, saying, "Yes, it’s true. But let’s be clear—Meranda did not impose herself. She was elected by 33 out of 40 members, which is…
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A rights group, International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), has asked the National Agency for Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to carefully sort out all erroneously seized and carted away drugs during the February 9, 2025, raid at Onitsha, Aba, and Lagos markets, particularly those manufactured by local pharmaceutical companies and…
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Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) meeting at the 13th Population Association of Nigeria (PAN) Annual Conference have called on the Federal Government to increase the budget allocated to family planning commodities from zero per cent to one per cent. They made the call during a panel discussion tagged ‘Navigating Challenges: CSOs Perspective on Funding Cuts for…
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The Kwara State Government on Wednesday launched a Coding and Digital Literacy training programme for at least 50 public primary and junior secondary schools across the state. The programme was organised by the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital and Innovation, Mr Ishola Kayode. Flagging off the programme on behalf of…
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The Mangal Foundation, an NGO, has provided free eye surgeries to over 14,000 vulnerable people in Katsina State since its establishment in 2013. Mr Hussaini Kabir, a member of the foundation’s board, shared this during the 2025 first-quarter exercise launch in Katsina on Wednesday. He noted that some beneficiaries received free drugs and medicated glasses.…