NiMet predicts 3-day hazy weather starting Wednesday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted hazy weather conditions across the country from Wednesday to Friday. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Tuesday in Abuja, said moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility of 2km to 5km would be expected during the forecast period. “In the North Central region, moderate dust haze with similar horizontal visibility […]
Gani Adams to S-West govs: Don’t ignore Makinde’s warning on insecurity
THE Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, yesterday, tasked governors in the South-West to be vigilant and put in place proper structures in securing the region.
Ibadan stampede: Court reserves ruling on bail applications by Ooni’s ex-wife, others
AN Oyo State High Court sitting at Ring Road, Ibadan, yesterday, reserved ruling till January 13, 2025, on the bail applications filed by the ex-queen, Naomi Silekunola; owner of Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hazmat and the principal of Islamic High School, Basorun, Mr Abdullahi Fasasi.
Gov Yusuf emerges SME Governor of year 2024
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has emerged overall Best Governor on Small and Medium Enterprise of the year 2024.
Stop attacking Umahi over Igbo Man of the Year selection, group warns
A group under the aegis of the 21st Century Youths of Niger Delta and Agitators with Conscience (21st CYNDAC) has strongly condemned recent attacks on Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, following his selection as the 2024 Igbo Man of the Year.
180 days after Agric minister’s promise, Nigerians see no drop in food prices
Nigerians continue to grapple with food inflation despite the promise by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari
Troops eliminate 34 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno, six soldiers killed
Defence Headquarters on Wednesday confirmed that over 34 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists were neutralized in a fierce battle at Sabon Gari Community, Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State.
CBN: Boosting economy with financial market stability
Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief Nigerians will remember 2024 as a very challenging one. With inflation rate at 34.6 percent, Nigerians would love to put the year behind them, in a hurry. The high rate of inflation had grave consequences for the socio-economic wellbeing of members of the public, including acute hunger with many families having […]
NDICA scores NDDC high in project execution, promises partnership to meet mandate
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT: The Niger Delta Indigenous Contractors Association, NDICA, has scored the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, under the present management high on programmes and project execution. NDICA, however, passed a vote of confidence on Dr Samuel Ogbuku’s led management, pledging to collaborate with the NDDC to achieve its mandate of facilitating […]
With 18,500 arrests, 2.6mkg drugs seized in 2024, our successes justify global support — Marwa
By Kingsley Omonobi Abuja—The Chairman/Chief Executive of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Marwa (retd), has said the steady operational successes being recorded by the anti-narcotic body in its drug supply and demand reduction efforts would continue to justify the support and assistance it was getting from the US government, other partners […]
How lack of power, water, ‘Japa’ degrades health sector
In some areas, 2024 brought a glimmer of hope to Nigeria’s health sector. But overall, it was a year of ups and downs. Some areas saw progress, while others still faced obstacles.
