Former Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has called on the Federal Government to find a swift solution to the worsening hardship in the country. He made this appeal on Tuesday in Minna, Niger State, during a meeting with the leadership of the Campaign for Democracy and Human Rights. Speaking from his Hilltop residence, […]
Nigerian Government Issues Flood Alert as Neighbouring Cameroon Plans to Open Lagdo Dam
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has called for increased vigilance from states along the Benue River due to the planned release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. In a statement issued on Tuesday, NIHSA’s Director General, Umar Ibrahim Mohamed, warned that states likely to be affected include Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, […]
Nigeria’s Domestic Prices to Remain High in 2024/2025, Says CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has projected that domestic prices in Nigeria will remain elevated throughout the 2024/2025 fiscal year. This was disclosed in the bank’s Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, and Exchange Policy Guidelines for the upcoming fiscal period. The CBN’s announcement follows consecutive drops in the country’s inflation rate in July and August, […]
FCDA Approves Elon Musk’s Neuralink’s Vision to Help the Blind See
Though the initial resolution may be low, Neuralink’s brain-computer interface technology has the potential to improve vision beyond natural levels, even enabling the ability to see infrared and ultraviolet light over time. Founded in 2016, Neuralink aims to treat neurological disorders and is developing a brain implant that could allow paralyzed individuals to control digital […]
Yahaya Bello Finally Submits Himself to EFCC
Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has finally responded to the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This development was announced by Bello’s media office in a statement released on Wednesday, stating that the decision came after consultations with his family, legal team, and political allies. It is worth recalling that […]
Borno Flood: President Tinubu Arrives Maiduguri
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, to express his condolences to the government and people of the state following the recent flood disaster. The flood, which occurred last Tuesday morning, displaced numerous residents and caused significant property damage in the Fori, Galtimari, Gwange, and Bulabulin areas. The disaster […]
EFCC Apprehends Five Chinese Nationals for Illegal Mining in Akwa Ibom State
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested five Chinese nationals suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities in Akwa Ibom State. The arrests took place in Ndito-Eka-Iba village, located in Ibeno Local Government Area, according to EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale. The suspects, identified as Zhon Qinping, Li Yi, Xie Bin, Chen Mou Zhou, […]
Over 110m Nigerians Issued National Identification Number – DG NIMC
The Director General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Abisoye Coker-Odusote, announced that over 110 million Nigerians have now been issued a National Identification Number (NIN). Speaking on Monday in Abuja during the 6th National Identity Day, themed “Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) – Enabling Access to Services,” Coker-Odusote highlighted the progress made in the […]
Nigerians Join Other Activists to Mobilize for Worldwide Fossil Fuel Phase-Out
Climate activists across Nigeria and 49 other countries are organizing more than 150 events, calling on their governments to swiftly implement a fast, fair, and well-funded phase-out of fossil fuels to prevent further climate catastrophe. Nigeria and Kenya are leading the movement in Africa, with each country hosting more than 10 actions. Overall, over 70 […]
PDP Crises: Dino Melaye is Part of the Problem – Damagum
Umar Iliya Damagum, the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has attributed some of the party’s ongoing crises to the actions of former senator Dino Melaye. Damagum expressed concerns over Melaye’s loyalty to the party, particularly pointing to his conduct during the recent Kogi gubernatorial election. In an interview with Daily Trust, Damagum responded […]
