September Troubling Forecast: Anxiety in 15 prone states over poor preparations
Findings by Sunday Vanguard revealed that 15 states, identified as being threatened by flooding across Nigeria, are already putting measures in place but are challenged by funds, especially ecological money. Most of the states which were recently placed on red alert by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, are funding the battle against the disaster amid non-release of the funds meant for disaster management.
Muslims commemorate Islamic new year with special prayers in Kafanchan
Hundreds of Muslim faithful, followers of the Tijjaniyyah Sect on Saturday gathered at Jema’a Central Mosque in Kafanchan, Kaduna State to observe the Annual Zikr and prayers in commemoration of Islamic New Year, 1441 AH. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Muslims, under the auspices of Ansaru Faidhatu Tijjaniyya with dignitaries from […]
Wike to Rivers People: Make sacrifices for clean, peaceful state
…Receives traditional coronation in Elelenwo By Davies Iheamnachor The Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike, has charged people of the state to make sacrifices to ensure the state is clean and peaceful. Wike also reiterated his commitment to the development of the state, noting that he would do anything to transform the state for […]
Ebola: Congo confirms 2,000 deaths, over 3,000 cases
Congo’s National Ebola Response Committee says confirmed Ebola deaths in the east of the sprawling African nation are nearing 2,000 and confirmed cases of the virus have exceeded 3,000. According to VOA report, the committee released the latest numbers Friday after a discussion in Goma by the Catholic Church and the Anglican Church about efforts […]
Reps Deputy Speaker, others visit Eleme, decry infrastructure decay
Top government functionaries, including Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Ahmed Wase and Women Affairs Minister, Paulen Tallen, on Saturday visited Eleme Kingdom in Rivers to bolster unity and brotherhood among all Nigerians. However, the visitors were dismayed over poor state of infrastructure in the area and resolved to push for improvement. Wase, who spoke […]
Ganduje receives report on RUGA settlements, says project on course
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State says the state government is determined to implement the RUGA project, meant to resettle herdsmen and boost economic activities. Ganduje stated this on Saturday in Kano while receiving the report on the establishment of Ruga and Milk Market in Kano State. According to him, apart from tackling insecurity, the […]
