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NIHSA to unveil 2025 annual flood outlook April 10
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency will on Thursday present the 2025 Annual Flood Outlook to the public. In a statement on Tuesday, the Director General of NIHSA, Umar Mohammed, said the theme of this year AFO is ‘Flood Resilience: Focusing on Communities Preparedness and Adaptive Strategies for Flood Management’. Mohammed said the official unveiling will
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The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency will on Thursday present the 2025 Annual Flood Outlook to the public. In a statement on Tuesday, the Director General of NIHSA, Umar Mohammed, said the theme of this year AFO is ‘Flood Resilience: Focusing on Communities Preparedness and Adaptive Strategies for Flood Management’. Mohammed said the official unveiling will
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Alake orders illegal miners out of Zamfara over lead poisoning
The Federal Government has warned illegal miners to immediately vacate all sites in Zamfara, emphasising that all mining activities remain suspended until the release of standard operating procedures to guide the resumption of exploration in the state. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, gave this warning on Tuesday, following reports of recent
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The Federal Government has warned illegal miners to immediately vacate all sites in Zamfara, emphasising that all mining activities remain suspended until the release of standard operating procedures to guide the resumption of exploration in the state. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, gave this warning on Tuesday, following reports of recent
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Nigerian convicted of double murderer wins human rights case in UK
A Nigerian, Obina Christopher Ezeoke, who was jailed for life for the brutal killings of a mother and her sleeping nephew in north London, has successfully argued that his human rights were breached due to the excessive length of time it took for his case to come to trial. Ezeoke, 32, faced an unprecedented five
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A Nigerian, Obina Christopher Ezeoke, who was jailed for life for the brutal killings of a mother and her sleeping nephew in north London, has successfully argued that his human rights were breached due to the excessive length of time it took for his case to come to trial. Ezeoke, 32, faced an unprecedented five
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Lakurawa bandits kill three fishermen in Sokoto village raid
Three fishermen were killed on Tuesday when suspected Lakurawa bandits launched an early morning attack on the Sanyinna community in the Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Local sources said the victims were carrying out their daily fishing activities when the attackers struck, cutting their lives short in a brutal ambush. The assault came
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Three fishermen were killed on Tuesday when suspected Lakurawa bandits launched an early morning attack on the Sanyinna community in the Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Local sources said the victims were carrying out their daily fishing activities when the attackers struck, cutting their lives short in a brutal ambush. The assault came
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NCC proposes 12-month grace to reclaim airtime on deactivated lines
The Nigerian Communications Commission has proposed a 12-month grace period for subscribers to reclaim unused airtime on deactivated lines. The proposal was disclosed during a virtual stakeholder engagement forum held in Abuja on Tuesday. The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, who was represented by the Executive Commissioner for Stakeholder Management, Rimini
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The Nigerian Communications Commission has proposed a 12-month grace period for subscribers to reclaim unused airtime on deactivated lines. The proposal was disclosed during a virtual stakeholder engagement forum held in Abuja on Tuesday. The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, who was represented by the Executive Commissioner for Stakeholder Management, Rimini
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Ondo poly workers begin indefinite strike over unpaid salaries
Members of staff of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, on Tuesday commenced an indefinite strike over non-payment of their salaries by their employer, the Ondo State Government. The workers and members of the Non-Academic Staff Union and the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics staged a peaceful protest on the campus of the state-owned
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Members of staff of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, on Tuesday commenced an indefinite strike over non-payment of their salaries by their employer, the Ondo State Government. The workers and members of the Non-Academic Staff Union and the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics staged a peaceful protest on the campus of the state-owned
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NSCDC deploys gun truck to Abuja correctional facility, pledges 24-7 surveillance
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Capital Territory Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Nigeria Correctional Service to ensure the safety and security of the nation’s capital. NSCDC also said it has deployed of gun truck at correctional facilities as a demonstration of the Corps’ ongoing support and
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Capital Territory Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Nigeria Correctional Service to ensure the safety and security of the nation’s capital. NSCDC also said it has deployed of gun truck at correctional facilities as a demonstration of the Corps’ ongoing support and
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DSTv, Starlink, others pay ‘peanuts’ to operate in Nigeria – Minister
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, on Tuesday, said the Federal Government has been exploring measures to curb the growing exploitation of satellite technologies, lamenting that Starlink, DSTV, and a few other service providers pay ‘peanuts’ to operate in Nigeria. According to him, some foreign investors have been known to find a
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The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, on Tuesday, said the Federal Government has been exploring measures to curb the growing exploitation of satellite technologies, lamenting that Starlink, DSTV, and a few other service providers pay ‘peanuts’ to operate in Nigeria. According to him, some foreign investors have been known to find a
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Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: 700 buildings to be demolished, instead of 1,500 – FG
The Federal Government has slated 700 properties for demolition to pave the way for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. This was revealed by the Lagos State Controller of Works, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, during a stakeholders’ meeting held on Sunday. Kesha noted that the figure represents a substantial reduction from earlier projections. “Instead of having to
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The Federal Government has slated 700 properties for demolition to pave the way for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. This was revealed by the Lagos State Controller of Works, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, during a stakeholders’ meeting held on Sunday. Kesha noted that the figure represents a substantial reduction from earlier projections. “Instead of having to
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NSA, defence minister receive Kukah’s brother, 59 others rescued from bandits
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, on Tuesday received 60 rescued kidnap victims, including Ishaya Kuka, brother to the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Fr. Matthew Kukah. Also among those rescued was the Deputy Director of the National Assembly Commission, Adesanya Michael, who was abducted from his
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The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, on Tuesday received 60 rescued kidnap victims, including Ishaya Kuka, brother to the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Fr. Matthew Kukah. Also among those rescued was the Deputy Director of the National Assembly Commission, Adesanya Michael, who was abducted from his
