The World Bank has approved a $700 million dollar loan for the Nigeria Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Programme (SURWASH). It made the announcement in a…
Month: May 2021
We Have Been Borrowing From Recovered Loot – Minister Of Finance
The Minister of Finance and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed has revealed that the government has been borrowing from recovered loots to fund the budget. The minister also revealed that the…
Police Officer Unconsciously Fall From Patrol Car, Dies On The Spot
A police Constable, identified as Emmanuel Walubengo, who was attached to Field Force Unit (FFU) Uganda has been confirmed dead after falling off a speeding police patrol vehicle. The accident happened…
FG To Pay ₦5,000 To 1m Nigerians For 6months, See Who Are Eligible
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar, has said that the federal government is set to commence the payment of #5,000 to 1 million Urban Informal Workers…
41 Offices Destroyed In 14 States Since 2019 – INEC
Mahmood Yakubu, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has disclosed that 41 of its offices have been attacked in 14 states since 2019. Mahmood disclosed this at…
Occupants of govt complex declare protest, accuse IBEDC of tampering with transformer in Osogbo
Occupants of the new Orisumbare Shopping complex in Osogbo on Thursday, accused the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, of fraudulently inflating its electricity bills. The occupants of the government-owned complex blocked the…
Bah Ndaw: How Jonathan Secured Release Of Malian President, PM Ouane
Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, mediation efforts has led to the release of the interim President of Mali, Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister, Moctar Ouane, by army officers, lead by Assimi Goita….
Brekete family goes off Air as NBC suspends licence of Ahmad Isah’s Human Rights Radio
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has suspended the licence of Ahmad Isah’s Human Rights Radio for “recurring unprofessional conduct”. In a BBC Africa Eye documentary, the activist was seen slapping a lady…
Disbandment Of SARS Created A Vacuum In Policing – IGP
The acting inspector-general of police, Alkali Baba has stated that the disbandment of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) created a vacuum in policing the country. This was stated by the…
Ekiti Health Provost Suspended After 100 Students Hospitalised Over Fumigation exercise
EKSG SUSPENDS PROVOST COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AS STATE LAUNCHES INVESTIGATIONS INTO CONTROVERSIAL FUMIGATION EXERCISE THAT LANDED OVER 100 STUDENTS IN HOSPITAL The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi has directed…