by Dorcas Elusogbon The Federal Government has put measures in place to revamp abandoned water projects across the country to ensure availability of potable water for the citizens. Mr Joseph Utsev, the Minister of state for Water Resources and Sanitation, said this at the end of a two-day inspection of water projects in Osun. […]
By Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) on Friday issued an urgent warning to the public regarding the rising water levels of the River Niger system. Mr Umar Mohammed, the Director-General of NIHSA, in a statement, noted that floodwaters from these countries are gradually moving towards Nigeria, starting with Kebbi. According to agency, the […]
Eight retired and active members of the Taiwanese military were on Thursday sentenced to prison for up to 13 years for leaking classified information to China. The Taiwan High Court said the eight defendants were handed sentences ranging from a year and a half up to 13 years for crimes including violating the National Security […]
Olukayode Babalola The Federal says more than four million children in the Northeast and Northwest regions are malnourished. Mrs Ladidi Bako-Aiyebusi, the Director of Nutrition Department in the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare , made this known on Wednesday at a five days meeting with nutrition experts and stakeholders in Keffi local government […]
By Joy Mbachi A 38-year old woman, Ms Amarachukwu Nzekwe, is being detained by the police command in Anambra over alleged abuse and molestation of a 13-year old boy. Nzekwe, a nurse, is alleged to have burnt the child, her nephew, with a heated laundry iron following accusation of stealing. Mrs Ify Obinabo, the Commissioner […]
By Salif Atojoko Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, says the 2025 budget for State House agencies will be based on needs assessment. He said this was to ensure that funding allocated to agencies were based on actual requirements. Gbajabiamila spoke to the newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja, following a one-day fact […]
By Cecilia Ologunagba European governments need to show strong political commitment to eliminate Mpox, while standing in solidarity with Africa, a top official of the UN World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday. Briefing journalists in Geneva, Dr Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, insisted Mpox is which “not the ‘new COVID’” and […]
By Olatunde Ajayi The Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS), has called for new mapping of the country, to address insecurity. NIS President, Dr Matthew Ibitoye, made the call at the 4th NIS Lasis Ali Memorial Lecture, on Tuesday in Ibadan. Ibitoye said that the maps in the country were done since 1965 and were […]
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Air Component of Operation ”Hadin Kai” has eliminated five key terrorist commanders, alongside more than 35 foot soldiers, in a successful air interdictions in Arina, Southern Tumbuns of Borno. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), AVN Edward Gabkwet, […]
By Perpetua Onuegbu The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Transparency International Nigeria have advised against any attempt to silence the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). Their reaction follows an invitation to the president of NLC, Mr Joe Ajaero by the police as part of its investigation into terrorism financing in the country. […]