FG supports Partial Commercialisation of River Basin Development Authorities

The federal government has officially approved the partial commercialization of the 12 River Basin Development Authorities across the nation. Professor Joesph Utsev, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, made this announcement during a two-day familiarization visit to the Anambra Imo River Basin Development Authority in Owerri, Imo State. He emphasized that the strategic move…

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Not fewer than 100,000 houses and building built in 40 years – FHA

The Federal Housing Authority says it has built more than 100,000 homes across the country, Since its establishment in 1973,. Senator Gbenga Ashafa, the managing director of the Authority, made this announcement in Abuja during a press conference prior to the organisation’s 50th anniversary celebration. He noted that one of the organisation’s noteworthy accomplishments is…

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Federal Republic of Nigeria will become Open defecation free by 2025- Ustev

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….

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Jobless graduate set certificates alight

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…

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NLC, TUC declare nationwide strike from Nov 14

The National Executive Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared a total nationwide strike effective next Tuesday, November 14. Also, the two unions said there will be “national action on Imo State” from Tuesday (Today) from Midnight. The leadership of the two unions reached the resolution after…

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Flood displace thousands in Ghana

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…

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NDLEA nabs 67-year-old for reportedly ingesting over 100 wrap of cocaine

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a 67-year-old trafficker, Chukwuemeka Clement, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja for ingesting 100 wraps of cocaine. NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi, in a statement said, the suspected trafficker claimed he ventured into the criminal enterprise to raise enough money to marry a new…

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Osun communal clash leaves 6 dead

No fewer than six persons have been reportedly killed in clashes between Ifon and Ilobu communities of Irepoodun Local Government Area of Osun State. It was gathered that a Divisional Police Officer, alongside three other policemen, were shot and their patrol van razed. Taofeek Adewale, a resident of Ilobu, told Radio Nigeria that several houses…

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FG declares Wednesday public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday September 27 as Public Holiday to commemorate Eid-ul- Maulud celebration, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who made the declaration in Abuja, congratulated Muslim faithful both at home and in the Diaspora for witnessing this year’s occasion. The Minister admonished Nigerians…

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Director, Ministry of women Affairs to set up mobile court for Gender Based Violence

Mrs. Uju Kenedy Ohanenye, the Minister of Women Affairs, has announced that the Ministry will introduce mobile courts to expedite the delivery of justice in addressing gender-based issues. During her interaction with journalists in Abuja, the Minister emphasised that these courts would be established in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, civil society organisations, the…

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Nigerian Journalists tasked on reportage on human trafficking, irregular migration

The Justice, Development, and Peace Commission wants journalists to engage more in investigative reporting to expose perpetrators of human trafficking within and outside the country. The Programme Manager of the Commission, Timothy Ejeh made the call at the end of a three-day training for some journalists in Abuja on effective coverage and reporting on trafficking…

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NUJ condemns murder of colleague in Zamfara

The Zamfara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has condemned the brutal murder of seasoned journalist, Hamisu Danjibga, allegedly by unknown assailants. In a statement in Gusua, on Wednesday, the Union’s Secretary, Ibrahim Ahmad Gada, expressed the NUJ’s deep sorrow and shock at the tragic death of Danjibga, whom he described as…

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President Tinubu approves use of concrete technology on roads.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the use of concrete technology in roads construction across the country. The Minister of Works, Mr. David Umahi, briefed State House correspondents on the approval. He said the President also approved the construction of a coastal route with a 50-meter wide visibility stretch, under a Public-Private Partnership arrangement, starting from…

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