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The Federal Fire Service (FFS), FCT Command, has warned residents against flooding, urging them to take necessary precautions as rainfall intensifies across the territory. The warning is contained in a statement by the Command’s Spokesperson, Barnabas Anyam, on Tuesday in Abuja. Anyam quoted the FFS Controller, Muhammed Anas, as urging residents to intensify vigilance particularly ...
The Federal Government on Tuesday inaugurated a strategic veterinary vaccine cold storage facility in Agege, Lagos, with a capacity to store about 40 million doses. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, said the facility would strengthen Nigeria’s animal health security, improve vaccine availability and reduce wastage. Maiha said animal diseases, including Peste des Petits ...
The National Assembly will soon deepen the digitisation of parliamentary records by translating Nigerian laws into Igbo Hausa, Yoruba and other local languages to expand public access to legislative information. Mr Henry Nwawuba, the Executive Secretary, National Assembly Library Trust Fund disclosed this while declaring open the 2026 National Assembly Library Week on Monday in ...
Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, Amb. Ahmed Sulu-Gambari, says the mission has adopted direct engagement with Nigerian communities to address consular challenges. Sulu-Gambari said this in an interview with newsmen in Kuala Lumpur. He said that after assuming office, the mission stopped waiting for Nigerians to report problems and began engaging communities across Malaysia. He ...
Stakeholders in child protection and justice administration in Kaduna State have raised concerns over the growing number of unreported sexual abuse cases involving boys. They said the situation was particularly disturbing because many alleged perpetrators were known to the victims, with some cases involving neighbours, relatives or other trusted adults. Newsmen report that Kaduna State ...
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has hailed the state’s strong performance in the 2026 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination, describing the result as a positive reflection of ongoing efforts to reposition education in the state. Osun placed fifth nationally in the 2026 NECO ranking, with 74.31 per cent of candidates recording at ...
Students in Kano State have commended President Bola Tinubu for introducing the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and the deployment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses to campuses. They made the commendation in separate interviews with newsmen in Kano as they spoke on positive developments in the education sector as activities commenced to celebrate the ...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kebbi chapter, has commended Gov. Nasir Idris for approving the consequential salary adjustment and responsibility allowances for all primary school teachers in the state. The State Chairman of the union, Murtala Usman, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. According to Usman, besides ...
The President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Sen. John Azuta-Mbata, has said that Ndi Igbo should convert their individual successes into a coordinated development agenda. Azuta-Mbata made the call on Monday in Umuahia night while speaking at the Igbo Day lecture/Dinner organised as part of activities marking the commencement of the two-day 2026 celebration with the theme ...
The Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) on Monday conferred its prestigious Shield Award on President Bola Tinubu, in recognition of his commitment to the welfare and interests of Nigerian workers. The National President of the union, Comrade Oluwole Sunday, presented the honour to the President during the NCSU’s 114th anniversary celebration held in Abuja. The ...
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to take ownership of the National Action Programme (NAP) for Human Rights, 2024–2028. The Executive Secretary of the commission, Dr Tony Ojukwu, made the call at a two-day training workshop for MDA desk officers on Monday in Lokoja. Represented by the Kogi ...
The Kaduna State Government says Tinubu administration interventions in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture and security have significantly impacted the people of the state. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmad Maiyaki made this known in an interview with newsmen in commemoration of the nation’s 66th anniversary. Maiyaki said the interventions had contributed to improved transportation, ...
The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) says it is committed to sustaining and improving on its certification by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). The Director-General of NEDC, Malam Mohammed Alkali, stated this at the ISO 2026 Executive Retreat on Monday in Abuja. Alkali said the commission had been working for more than seven years and ...
The Kogi State Government has taken a major step towards repositioning the Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation and expanding the reach of Radio Kogi with the formal handover of the site for the construction of a new radio station building at Okeneba, Okene Local Government Area. The project, which is being handled by Widerview Ltd, is ...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Tinubu to account for Nigeria's existing public debt before seeking an additional $1.5 billion loan from the World Bank. In a statement issued by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communications for his presidential campaign council, Atiku criticized the administration for imposing continuous economic hardships on citizens ...
The Federal Government has called for integrated management of Nigeria’s rivers, forests, wetlands and watersheds to safeguard water resources, public health and livelihoods. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, made the call on Monday in Abuja at the commemoration of the 2026 World Rivers Day. Utsev said sustainable water resources management ...
The Kano State Government has begun the distribution of 3, 400 clean cooking stoves donated to vulnerable women in the state by the Federal Ministry of Environment. The state’s Commissioner for Environment, Water and Climate Change, Dr Dahir Hashim, inaugurated the distribution on Monday in Kano. Hashim said that about 800 clean cooking stoves have ...
The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Kogi chapter, has urged the state government to employ at least two veterinary doctors per Local Government Area (LGA). The association said the move would strengthen rabies surveillance and One Health response in the state. The state Chairman of the association, Dr Tolu Omotugba, made the call on Monday ...
Fire gutted the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Western Marine Command office in Apapa, Lagos, on Monday, destroying property worth millions of Naira. The fire, which reportedly started at about 10:23 a.m. from an electrical surge in the conference room, spread to other sections of the building. Newsmen report that officers on duty made frantic efforts ...
The Osun State Government has described the position of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities (COPSUN) on the tenure extension of the Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), as requiring further legal clarification. The Government, while acknowledging COPSUN’s role in promoting sound governance in state-owned universities, said the Committee’s position appeared to be based ...
Dr Adesola Adedayo, member representing Apapa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, says the Federal Government will soon commence reconstruction and rehabilitation of two roads in the constituency. Adedayo disclosed this on Saturday at a meeting with All Progressive Congress (APC) stakeholders and members of his constituency at the Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area ...
The Kogi Government is exploring digital technology, artificial intelligence and investment opportunities to transform its tourism sector and harness its vast cultural and historical assets. Mrs Fatima Momoh, Kogi Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, made this known on Sunday in Lokoja during an event to mark the 2026 World Tourism Day. The World Tourism Day, observed ...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed more than 170 ambulances across the country as part of efforts to strengthen emergency response and rescue operations on Nigerian roads. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Mr Osondu Ohaeri, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja, while responding to questions on the operational capacity of the corps ...
