Reports on climate change, sustainability, and the impact of human activities on the environment.
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, says Nigeria needs to improve its sanitation value chain, which includes containment, transportation, treatment, and disposal, in order to become open defecation-free by 2025. Prof Utsev also emphasized the importance of speeding up the provision of good and safe toilet facilities and efficient waste disposal….
Popular Fuji icon, Saheed Osupa has been awarded a bachelors degree in Political Science from the University of Ibadan. Akorede Babatunde Okunola aka Saheed Osupa on his Instagram page announced to his fans about his new milestone. The 54-year-old Fuji musician who finished with a Second Class Honours in the Upper Division said the void…
The federal government has launched the Diaspora Mortgage Scheme to enable Nigerians abroad to participate in the National Housing Fund Scheme to own a house in Nigeria. At the launch of the programme during the 6th edition of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit in Abuja, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Ahmed Dangiwa…
The German government has donated 20 million euros to member countries of the Niger Basin Authority (NBA) to promote efficient usage of water and enhance adaptation to climate change. The Head of the Political Section, German Embassy, Mathias Dold stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at this year’s session of the Regional Steering Committee of…
Olutimain Ilenre, a graduate of Ajayi Crowther University, has burnt his original certificates, including his NYSC certificate, Bachelor of Arts certificate, secondary school and JAMB certificates. In a video posted on social media on Monday, the graduate of History and International Studies blamed his decision on unemployment, claiming that the country’s current circumstances have rendered…
The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja runway has temporarily been closed to flight operations for safety reasons. The runway was shut down to flight after an aircraft operated by Aero Contractors upon landing Sunday morning from Lagos in a bid to exit the runway via A4 had its nose wheel stuck in the grass…
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo state has called on 2023 Batch C Stream 1 National Youths Service Corps members deployed to the state to harness their skills and talents to the overall development of the area. In a message to the Swearing-in, the corps members at the Permanent Orientation camp, Eziama Obaire in Nkwerre local…
The House of Representatives has mandated its committee on Federal Capital Territory to liaise with the FCT administration to explore and resolve all the issues surrounding the lack of issuance of certificates of occupancy to property owners. This resolution was sequel to the adoption of a motion by a member from Katsina State, Sada Soli…
Nigeria and France have signed an agreement worth about $600m under the investment in digital and creative enterprise, I-DICE in Abuja. The programme, is an initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria, which is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in the digital technology and creative industry. The Vice President, Kashim Shettima who welcome the…
The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland in Okene, Kogi state, His Majesty, Dr Abdul Rahman Ado Ibrahim is dead. The first class king died on Sunday aged 94. According to a family member, the paramount ruler gave up the ghost around 2am at a hospital in Abuja. The deceased assumed the traditional stool of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland…
Federal Government has flagged off the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), with the unveiling seven conversion centres across Nigeria. The flag-off of the initiative was done by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajibiamila. In a symbolic handover of the CNG buses to the State House, the Chairman of the Presidential CNG…
Renowned Bishop and Overseer of living Faith Mission’s son Pastor Isaac Oyedepo, has resigned. Isaac, who was recently appointed as the Global Youth Pastor of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, resigned to start up his own ministry. He said, “My God-given mandate is to reclaim a generation and to ensure that this generation sees the…
Pope Francis on Sunday after his traditional Angelus prayer in Rome’s Saint Peter’s Square entreats for an end of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Brothers, stop! Stop! he appealed, saying war is always a defeat and a destruction of human fraternity. The Bishop of Rome made the plea due to concerns that the Hamas-Israeli confrontation could…
Mining is one of the oldest economic activities in Nigeria. However, the sector have been plagued with lack of regulation, hazardous health impact, illegal mining, lack of globally accepted equipment and very recently insecurity associated to mining activities. As a result of banditry and other insecurity challenge associated with the mining sector, some governors have…
A company has been sued after claiming its nonstick frying pan were made at 30,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The claim by SharkNinja rivals the 10,000 Fahrenheit temperature of the Sun’s surface. Patricia Brown, a resident of New Jersey say the company’s claim out rightly violates the laws of physics and therefore New Jersey’s law, as well….
Abubakar Bukola Saraki(ABS) Foundation has paid off the hospital bill of a Nigerian actor and comedian Mr John Okafor popularlly known as Mr Ibu. Mr Ibu in a video posted on his official Instagram page told Nigerians about his health condition on October 18, soliciting for financial aid. The ABS foundation established by Former Senate…
International aid desperately needed piled up in Egypt near Gaza where Palestinians are in dire need of food and water after relentless bombing by Israel. Since the massive notorious attack launched by Hamas an Islamist militant group from Gaza strip on October 7 that killed over 1400 people, Israel has vowed to destroy Hamas. Israeli…
Kaduna State Governor, Malam Uba Sani has approved N3.1 billion for the payment of gratuity for retirees and death benefits for families of the deceased under the Defined Benefit Scheme and the Contributory Pension Scheme. A Statement by the Spokesman of the governor, Mohammed Lawal Shehu says the approval was part of Governor Sani’s commitment…
Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu is the new Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) following his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This is contained in a statement by the Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, who said the President acted on the provisions of ICPC Act, 2000 empowering him to do…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Nigeria to represent President Tinubu at the 3rd Belt and Road Initiative Forum in Beijing, China, scheduled for October 16 – 18, 2023. This was disclosed on his official X handle on Sunday. The Vice President is expected to engage in discussions with international leaders at the Forum from…
The Lagos State Government has sealed up Mile 12 International and Owode Onirin markets, both in Kosofe Local Government Area of the state. The closure of the markets was on the directive of the Commissioner for Environment, Mr Tokunbo Wahab. The enforcement operatives from LAWMA and KAI sealed up the markets in a joint operation…
Over hundred people have been affected following spill over from Akosombo Dam in Ghana. According to the BBC, more than 4,000 residents in south-eastern part of Ghana have fled their homes as a result of the flooding. Homes and farmlands have been destroyed by waters along the banks of the River Volta. Essential services have…
Bello Maitama, a former Minister of Commence is dead. Alhaji Bello Yusuf Maitama was a former senator from Kano and served in the Shagari government from 1979 to 1983. He passed away in the early hours of Friday. Alhaji Hussaini Dalhatu, a family friend of the deceased’s family, informed Newsmen that the Sardauna Dutse burial…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ola Olukoyede as the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for a renewable term of four years in the first instance, pending Senate confirmation. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, says Mr. Ola…
The European Union (EU) has warned Mark Zuckerberg over the spread of disinformation on Meta’s social media platforms after Hamas’ attack on Israel. The EU gave Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, 24 hours to take action and comply with European law. Social media firms have seen a surge in misinformation about the conflict, including…
Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has advocated a liaison among traditional institutions in the country to pioneer a new chapter in national unity that will promote commerce and industry among the various regions of Nigeria. Governor Eno made the call during his interaction with a foremost monarch and Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu…
Komodo Dragons are reportedly the world’s largest lizard species with a capacity to grow to more than 3m (9.8ft) long. Boasting long, flat heads with rounded snouts, scaly skin, bowed legs, and huge, muscular tails, the reptiles are found on a handful of small islands in Indonesia, where experts say just 3,000 remain. Here are,…
Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, has faulted the position of the socio-cultural organization in Ogoni, Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People, MOSOP, that the oil giant has been “irresponsible” in its approach to clean-up the environment whenever spills from its facilities occur in Ogoni. MOSOP said Shell was economical with the truth when the…
NIGERIA’s Vice President, Kashim says President Bola Tinubu has given approval for the rehabilitation of Obajana and Okene roads in Kogi State. The Vice President stated this in Lokoja, Kogi State on Sunday, at the APC campaign flag off for the gubernatorial election of Kogi State slated for November 11. “Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu did…
Lagos State Government plans to demolish two major markets on Lagos Island to alleviate the ongoing flooding in the area. They are the Bombata and Jankara markets, which Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu examined on Sunday and found to be not just filthy but also flooded with bad water. Following the inspection tour, the governor gave a…
The Federal Government has expressed concern about the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Hamas and calls for de-escalation and ceasefire. A statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar indicates that the cycle of violence and retaliation that the current escalation has assumed only serves to perpetuate an unending cycle of pain…
