Federal Government Warns 33 States at Risk of Flooding
1,249 communities across 176 Local Government Areas in 33 states are at high risk of flooding in 2025. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, who disclosed this during yesterday’s presentation of the 2025 Annual Flood Outlook, identified high-risk category States as Lagos, Abia, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, […]
Lamidi Apapa Takes Over Labour Party’s leadership, as NEC Faults Julius Abure’s Election
Leaders of the Labour Party yesterday marched to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, to ask for the recognition of Nenadi Usman as their National Chairman. The Labour Party’s leaders led by Peter Obi, and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, say Julius Abure’s election as chairman wasn’t legitimate, nor did the election follow […]
FEC Approves Continuation Of Naira-for-crude Initiative
The Federal Executive Council has formally ordered the full implementation of the previously suspended Naira-for-Crude agreement with local refiners. The Minister of Finance Wale Edun at a meeting with representatives of the Dangote Refinery yesterday said the naira-for-crude initiative is still in effect and will continue for as long as it aligns with the public […]
FG Nabs Foreigners on Interpol Watchlist at Airports
The Federal Government has confirmed the arrest of several individuals on the Interpol Red Notice list at Nigerian airports as part of enhanced border control measures, achieved through recent inter-ministerial collaboration. Speaking during a joint press briefing in Abuja, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, […]
VP Shettima Inaugurates Nigerian Independent System Operator Board
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has directed the Board of Directors, of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) Limited to maintain the highest standards of integrity and expertise in carrying out their duties of ensuring seamless generation, transmission and distribution of electricity across Nigeria. Speaking yesterday when he inaugurated the newly constituted Board at the […]
President Tinubu Declares April 7 As National Police Day
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s resolve to create a Nigeria Police Force that is well-trained, motivated and equipped with modern tools and technology, to effectively combat crime in Nigeria. Speaking yesterday during the maiden edition of the National Police Day celebrations, President Tinubu represented by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, formally designated […]
Take-It-Back Protesters Defy Police Warning In Lagos, Abuja, Rivers, others
Protesters under the aegis of the Take-It-Back Movement defied police warning and staged demonstrations in Lagos, Abuja, Oyo, Rivers, and other states. According to the organisers, among their concerns is the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act, the worsening economic hardship in the country, and the state of emergency imposed by President Bola Tinubu on […]
NCDC Reports Rising Cases of Cerebrospinal Meningitis, Urges Vigilance
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported a rising number of suspected Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) cases across the country, with children aged 5-14 years the most affected group. The NCDC’s official website stated on Sunday that, 315 suspected cases were reported in three states: Kebbi, Sokoto, and Yobe, 38 of which were confirmed […]
FG Orders Tertiary Institutions to Publish Budget, Student Data by May 31
The Federal Government has directed all federal tertiary institutions to publish critical institutional data, including budget allocations, student population, and funding details on their official websites no later than May 31, 2025. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says the directive which takes immediate effect, was part of efforts to promote transparency and accountability in […]
Zambians Protest Over Child Rape Reports, Call For Castration Of Offenders
A protest march was held in Lusaka, Zambia, in response to recent cases of child rape, including horrific incidents where fathers were involved in abusing their own children. The protest, organized by civil society groups, musicians, and individuals, called for tougher laws, including the removal of bail for child rape suspects and harsher penalties, such […]