Vivian Chime
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FG to relocate 10,000 residents of flood-prone Kogi community
The federal government says it will relocate 10,000 persons from Mosun Kingdom in Bassa LGA of Kogi state following the impact of the 2022 floods. According to NAN, Abubakar Yelwa, → Read More
NPC: We're committed to conducting an inclusive census
The National Population Commission (NPC) says it is committed to conducting an inclusive census. On Monday, the federal government announced that it needed over $1.88 billion (N869 billion) to conduct → Read More
Wike praises APC chieftain for defecting to PDP, says it's 'electoral fortune'
Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers state, says the defection of Eric Apia, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) into the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), is an “electoral fortune”. → Read More
Atiku lost presidential poll because PDP rejected southern presidency, says Wike
Nyesom Wike, Rivers state governor, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) did not win the presidential election because it refused to adhere to the zoning formula. In 2022, the PDP → Read More
FAO says over 25m people living in Nigeria at risk of food insecurity
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) says about 25.3 million people in Nigeria will experience acute food insecurity in the 2023 lean season. In its quarterly report titled “Crop Prospect → Read More
'We need N869bn to conduct census'
The federal government says over $1.88 billion (N869 billion) is needed to conduct the 2023 population and housing census. In April 2022, the federal government announced that it would conduct → Read More
Buhari heads to Qatar for UN conference on least developed countries
President Muhammadu Buhari is set to depart Nigeria to attend the fifth United Nations conference on least developed countries (LDCs). Garba Shehu, the president’s spokesperson, in a statement, said Buhari → Read More
Sanwo-Olu to Lagosians: We must come together and keep the peace
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has asked residents in the state to remain peaceful and accommodate differing views. → Read More
CDD: How intimidation suppressed voting in Lagos, Anambra
The CDD, a civil society organisation (CSO), says voter intimidation was recorded in Lagos, Anambra, and Imo during the general election. → Read More
Report: 14 journalists attacked, detained while covering Saturday's polls
At least 14 journalists and media workers were either attacked, detained, or harassed during the presidential and national assembly elections held on February 25. In a report by the Committee → Read More
#NigeriaElections2023: TheCable journalist assaulted by 'thugs' in Delta
Bolanle Olabimtan, TheCable’s judiciary correspondent, was injured during an attack by suspected thugs at a polling unit in Delta state. Olabimtan, who was deployed to the state to cover the → Read More
Troops arrest suspected mastermind of Abuja-Kaduna train attack
The Defence Headquarters says troops of operation Whirl Punch have arrested one of the "masterminds" of the attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train. → Read More
NMA mourns as gunmen kill doctor in Anambra
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has lamented the killing of Elomba Ansalem, a doctor, in Anambra state. In a statement on Wednesday, Jane Ezeonu, chairperson of the NMA in Anambra → Read More
Army releases hotlines for reporting violence, suspicious activities during polls
The Nigerian Army has released a list of hotlines that Nigerians can call in case they observe any suspicious activity during the... → Read More
JUST IN: Fresh earthquake hits Turkey-Syria border
A fresh earthquake has been recorded in the region of the Turkey-Syria border. The earthquake comes days after earthquakes were recorded in both countries, which resulted in over 40,000 deaths. → Read More
CSOs: Why FG needs to sensitise non-profit organisations on relevant regulations
Some CSOs working in Nigeria have asked the federal government to improve on efforts to sensitise non-profit organisations about regulations. → Read More
Obaseki announces free bus service for Edo residents amid naira notes shortage
Godwin Obaseki, Edo governor, has directed that the state’s transport service should convey passengers free of charge following the cash scarcity. There has been an outbreak of protests in Edo, → Read More
EFCC arrests Kano indigene for 'impersonating Bawa'
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says its operatives have arrested one Salman Umar Hudu, identified as an indigene of Kano, over alleged impersonation. In a statement from its → Read More
Abductee rescued as police raid hideout in Rivers
The Rivers police command says an abductee has been rescued following a raid on a hideout in the state. → Read More
FG to develop carbon tax framework for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
Salisu Dahiru, director-general of the National Climate Change Council (NCCC), says the federal government is set to develop a framework for a carbon tax system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions → Read More