By Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has raised concern over the contamination of groundwater sources in parts of Kogi and Kebbi States, following assessments that revealed high levels of heavy metals and microbial pollutants. The Director-General of NiHSA, Mr Umar Mohammed, disclosed this during a media briefingContinue Reading
By Victor Nwachukwu The Nigerian Army says the responsible use of social media platforms is a major contributor to national security and urges youths to be patriotic in handling the various media platforms. The Chief of Civil-Military Affairs of the Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Gold Chibuisi, said this at the 44thContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Chairman of Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa (UBA), Tony Elumelu, has urged African governments to unlock the continent’s vast pension funds. Elumelu made the call during the inauguration of the white paper on mobilising over four trillion dollars untapped domestic capital across Africa, presentedContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie The Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has clarified that no inmate has been released under the recent Presidential Prerogative of Mercy exercise, noting that the process is still undergoing final administrative review. Fagbemi disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Director-General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA), Mr Umar Mohammed, says the agency is enhancing its data systems and staff capacity. He said the effort aims to strengthen Nigeria’s resilience to floods, droughts, and other hydrological hazards. Mohammed stated this on Thursday in Abuja atContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Agricultural Agenda Nigeria Initiative (AANI), a Non-Governmental Organisation, has called on the government to treat agriculture as a national rescue strategy for economic recovery, peace and rural prosperity. Mr Ephraim Audu, National President of AANI, made the call in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday inContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi The Lagos schools tennis tournament organised by Ayida Foundation on Thursday entered its second day with thrilling matches in the U-12, U-14 and U-16 categories. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that boys and girls displayed remarkable passion and confidenceContinue Reading
By Olajide Idowu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has sought improved collaboration and investment in the eradication of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in the country. UNICEF Nigeria Country Representative, Ms Wafaa Saeed, said this on Thursday during a town hall meeting to assess the impact of its provided supportContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye The Senate on Thursday stood down further consideration of a bill for an act to repeal the Electoral Act No. 13, 2022 and enact the Electoral Act 2025. This followed the adoption of a motion moved by the Senate Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti) and seconded byContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Upper Chamber approved the confirmation of Amupitan at plenary after hours of screening by the lawmakers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Amupitan succeeded MahmoodContinue Reading
