Kebbi rolls out cash grants, houses, tricycles for vulnerable citizens
By Victor Ahiuma-Young, BIRNIN KEBBI The Kebbi State Government has intensified its social welfare interventions with the distribution of cash grants, houses, tricycles and other support materials to vulnerable citizens across the state as part of efforts to improve livelihoods and reduce poverty. A statement by Yahaya Sarki, Special Adviser, SA, on Media and Publicity […]
€990bn lost to noise pollution; 970 million people at risk – Report
Environmental experts have stressed the need for prompt action to tackle the challenges of noise pollution following World Health Organisation (WHO) reports stating that 970 million people are being exposed to harmful noise, with €990 billion economic loss as a result of noise induced impact on healthcare and productivity annually.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29
The Memphis Grizzlies and the wider basketball community are in mourning following the death of forward Brandon Clarke at the age of 29.
Wike meets APC nat’l chairman, Yilwatda amid Rivers screening controversy
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday visited the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, at his Abuja residence.
NMDPRA: Petrol consumption rises 10.78% despite price hike
Crude imports drop 95% By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Despite an increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, daily consumption rose by 10.78 percent in April to 52.4 million litres, from 47.3 million litres recorded in March, data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has […]
NCAA defends Air Peace over Gatwick disruption
By Dickson Omobola Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Tuesday, defended Air Peace’s handling of the recent flight disruption in Gatwick, London, saying the airline acted in the interest of safety. Director General of the NCAA, Capt Chris Najomo, urged Nigerians not to condemn the country’s airlines over operational disruptions. Few days ago, some passengers, including […]
