The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast three days of thundery and rainy weather conditions across Nigeria, starting Sunday. According to NiMet’s weather outlook, on Monday, southern states should prepare for morning rain in Ekiti, Imo, and Cross River, with afternoon and evening rains likely in Abia, Imo, Ekiti, Akwa […]
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NIMC Says Nigerians’ Sensitive Data Have Not Been Compromised
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has listed five websites allegedly harvesting Nigerians’ data fraudulently. This announcement follows a warning from Paradigm Initiative about websites selling Nigerians’ National Identification Number (NIN), Bank Verification Number (BVN), International Passport, and other personal data. NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, named the […]
Tinubu orders sanction of civil servants drawing salaries after relocating abroad
President Bola Tinubu has ordered sanctions against civil servants drawing salaries after relocating abroad. Speaking at an award night organized by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, President Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, expressed dismay over […]
Nigerian Government Set To Disburse 35 Billion Naira To Successful Applicants of The NELFUND
The Nigerian government is set to disburse N35 billion to 70,000 successful applicants of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, also known as NELFUND. Sources have confirmed that NELFUND plans to provide N20,000 every month to each successful applicant for every year of their studentship. This initiative aims to support students […]
Anambra Govt Set To Distribute Over One Million Seedlings – Outlines Framework For Distribution
Anambra Govt Set To Distribute Over One Million Seedlings – Outlines Framework For Distribution By Chuks Ugokwe Anambra State Government has set up committees to ensure effective distribution of not less than one million combination of seedlings to potential beneficiaries across the state. This was the outcome of a One-day […]
Military Assures Farmers Of Protection During Rainy Season
Military Assures Farmers Of Protection During Rainy Season Says 220 terrorists neutralized, 395 arrested in one week The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says it has adjusted its operations to prioritize protection for farmers during the period. It said this is to ensure a successful rainy season farming in the country. The […]
Police detain two officers over illegal duty, civilian’s death
Police detain two officers over illegal duty, civilian’s death The Lagos State Police Command has detained two police officers who went on an illegal duty, in which a civilian lost his life. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known in a statement on Saturday. Hundeyin said that the […]
Suspect Arrested For Armed Robbery, Attempted Murder In Niger State
Suspect Arrested For Armed Robbery, Attempted Murder In Niger State The Niger State Police Command has arrested one Zingfa Nambon of Gwagwalada area of Abuja for conspiracy, attempted homicide and armed robbery. Spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, June 20, 2024, […]
Health Authorities In Lagos Link Recent Cholera Outbreak To Unregistered Tigernut Drinks
Health Authorities In Lagos Link Recent Cholera Outbreak To Unregistered Tigernut Drinks By Kalu Idika Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, has revealed that unregistered Tigernut drinks have been traced to be a major cause of the Cholera outbreak in the state. Ogunyemi, in […]
Niger Miners Still Trapped 2 Weeks After Mine Collapse
Niger Miners Still Trapped 2 Weeks After Mine Collapse Families of the 30 workers trapped in a mining pit in Galkogo in Shiroro LGA of Niger State are still on the edge as none of them has been rescued. Consequently, the families of the victims have resorted to conducting burial […]