The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), has confirmed that the death toll from recent flooding in Mokwa has risen to 153. Acting DG Ibrahim Hussaini said more bodies were recovered Sunday beneath a bridge and buried immediately. The floods, triggered by heavy rains midweek, displaced over 3,000 people and […]
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National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Dismantles Hajj Cocaine Cartel in Kano.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has dismantled a major drug trafficking cartel in Kano that sponsored pilgrims to smuggle cocaine to Saudi Arabia. In a statement released by the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, three key suspects were arrested following the capture of two men attempting to board an […]
Judiciary workers suspend planned strike for two weeks
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), has suspended its planned strike for two weeks following interventions by the Minister of Labour and other stakeholders. The industrial action was initially scheduled to begin today, June 2. In a statement released Sunday, JUSUN’s Public Relations Officer, Joel Ebiloma, said the reprieve […]
FG plans seven million meter rollout to end estimated billing
The Federal Government is set to deploy seven million smart meters under the Presidential Metering Initiative to curb estimated billing and enhance power sector revenue. Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, made this known in Abuja during an interview marking the administration’s second anniversary. She explained that […]
Police Arrest Two over Anambra Banker’s Murder.
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the kidnap and murder of a female banker, Ifeoma, in Onitsha. Ifeoma was abducted on January 13, and despite her family paying a ₦14 million ransom, she was killed and dumped along Nnobi Road. Her body was found […]
Slump and die syndrome: Nigerians Urged To Prioritize Health, Routine Check-ups To Avoid Sudden Death
Slump and die syndrome: Nigerians Urged To Prioritize Health, Routine Check-ups To Avoid Sudden Death·By Ovat Abeng The Chief Medical Director, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku Awka, Dr. Joe Akabuike, has advised Nigerians to prioritize their health through regular medical checkups, routine exercise, and intentional healthy living […]
Tragedy Strikes: 29 Feared Dead As Kano Athletes Involved In Auto Crash
Tragedy Strikes: 29 Feared Dead As Kano Athletes Involved In Auto Crash By: Arowona Abdulazeez No fewer than 20 athletes from Kano Contingent have been confirmed dead following ghastly motor accident at Dakatsalle Bridge in the Kura LGA of Kano State. The athletes were said to be returning from the […]
Enugu Govt Demolishes Mansions Belonging To Native Doctor After Arrest For Ritual Killings, Kidnappings
Enugu Govt Demolishes Mansions Belonging To Native Doctor After Arrest For Ritual Killings, Kidnappings he Enugu State government has commended the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for arresting the fleeing suspected ritualist and native doctor, Obi Levi Obieze, also known as Levi Obu Onyeka. The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. […]
Insecurity Affects 150m Nigerians, Agriculture, Other Basic Necessities – NSA Ribadu
Insecurity Affects 150m Nigerians, Agriculture, Other Basic Necessities – NSA Ribadu The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has pronounced that at least, 150 million Nigerians have been affected by insecurity, while agriculture and food availability have also been adversely affected by the scrounge. Ribadu stated at the signing of a […]
Death Toll From Niger Flood Disaster Rises To 115, As Rescue Team Search For More Bodies, Survivors
Death Toll From Niger Flood Disaster Rises To 115, As Rescue Team Search For More Bodies, Survivors Death toll from Niger state flood disaster has reportedly risen to 115, even as rescue team continues to search for more bodies and survivors An emergency services official who gave an update on […]