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< 1 mn read The Federal Government has initiated efforts to revive neglected water projects throughout the country to ensure citizens have access to clean and safe drinking water. Joseph Utsev, the Minister of State for Water Resources and Sanitation, announced these plans after a two-day inspection of water projects in Osun State. During his visit, Utsev evaluated the […]

< 1 mn read The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued an urgent warning about increasing water levels in the River Niger system. The Director-General of NIHSA, Umar Mohammed, stated that flooding risks are expected to peak by the end of August and into September. NIHSA’s warning comes as floodwaters from upstream activities in Niger and Mali, reported […]

< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu has come back to Nigeria from France to officiate the swearing-in of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria. The ceremony took place on August 23, 2024, at the State House Council Chambers. Justice Kekere-Ekun, the senior-most Justice of the Supreme Court, was appointed by the National Judicial Council […]

< 1 mn read The Benue Youth Alliance for Good Governance (BYAGG) has pledged to resist efforts by the Benue State government to force Dangote Cement PLC out of the state. The group accuses Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration of attempting to undermine the company through excessive taxation and harassment by thugs, with a possible intent to take over the […]

< 1 mn read Zhongshang Fucheng Industrial Investment Ltd, a Chinese company, has seized a Bombardier 6000 jet registered to Nigeria in Canada. This action adds to the company’s growing list of confiscated Nigerian assets, which already includes properties in Liverpool, a Dassault Falcon 7X in Paris, a Boeing 737, and an Airbus A330. The legal dispute with the […]

2 mn read The Federal Government requires more than ₦16 trillion to complete road projects inherited from previous administrations, according to David Umahi, Nigeria’s Minister of Works. Umahi revealed this during a briefing on the achievements of the ministry under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. As of May 2023, the value of all ongoing road projects was […]

< 1 mn read The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced its collaboration with both local and international organizations to ensure the arrest of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. Bello has been declared a fugitive after evading arrest related to a money laundering case. The EFCC has charged Bello with 19 counts of money laundering, involving […]

< 1 mn read Oando PLC has finalized its acquisition of the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC), a subsidiary of the Italian energy firm Eni, for $783 million. This acquisition marks a significant step in Oando’s strategy to expand its upstream operations and strengthen its presence in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The announcement, made by Oando’s Chief Compliance […]

< 1 mn read The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has directed an investigation into allegations that Nigerian troops killed three locals and several cattle in the Sabon Birni community of Kaduna State. Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, announced the investigation in a statement on Thursday in Kaduna. The probe was initiated following disturbing […]

< 1 mn read A coalition of concerned Nigerian citizens has urged the United States government to investigate and impose sanctions on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and its CEO, Mele Kyari, for allegedly breaching international sanctions on Russian crude oil. In a formal petition submitted to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets […]

< 1 mn read On Thursday, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, launched the disbursement of ₦1.85 billion in capitalisation empowerment support for 37,000 women petty traders across Nigeria. Speaking at the event in Asaba, Delta, Mrs. Tinubu highlighted that this initiative, part of her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Programme, will provide grants of ₦50,000 each to 1,000 pre-selected […]

< 1 mn read The Lagos State Government has announced a two-day traffic diversion on Bourdillon Road in Ikoyi for construction work. The diversion will occur between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on August 24, and between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on August 25. Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, explained that an alternative route has been designated for […]

< 1 mn read Festus Osifo, President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), has attributed the persistent fuel queues at filling stations nationwide to weak and outdated distribution chains. Speaking at the ongoing 2024 PENGASSAN Energy and Labour Summit (PEALS 2024) in Abuja, Osifo emphasized that Nigeria’s current distribution infrastructure in the downstream oil […]

< 1 mn read The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to foreign nationals involved in funding banditry, stating that they will be prosecuted for economic sabotage and for waging war against the Nigerian state. This warning follows reports of 12 miners allegedly killed by bandits in the Ungwan-Magro community of Shiroro Local Government Area in Niger State. […]

< 1 mn read The internal crisis within the Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has escalated as the dissolved state executive committee, led by Hon. Augustine Agada, has taken legal action against the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and the National Working Committee (NWC) for allegedly defying a court order. On August 21, […]

< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu has expressed his gratitude to Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as he retires from his position as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) following a distinguished career in public service. In a statement released by his spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, on Thursday, the President acknowledged Ariwoola’s significant contributions to the judiciary, including his tenure as […]

< 1 mn read Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 22 individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud at various locations within Benin City. This information was disclosed by the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja. According to Oyewale, the arrests, which took […]

< 1 mn read The recent visit of British High Commissioner Dr. Richard Montgomery to Abia State presents an opportunity for the United Kingdom to explore areas of economic partnership with the state government. According to a statement by Atinuke Akande-Alegbe, Senior Communications and Public Diplomacy Officer at the British High Commission, Montgomery visited Umuahia, the state capital, from […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian Army has refuted claims that its personnel invaded churches and dispersed worshippers in Umunze, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The reports, which surfaced in some media outlets, alleged that the Army’s actions caused panic among the local population, particularly in Catholic Churches. Responding to an inquiry from the News Agency […]