Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Kunle Salako, on Sunday, urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and maintain good sanitation and hygiene to protect themselves from contracting the ravaging Cholera disease. Salako however identified sustainable human and environment interaction as one of the major steps needed to address the health challenge. The Minister’s warning was contained in a statement he issued on Sunday, stating that the Federal Ministry of Environment is deeply concerned about the ongoing cholera outbreak in some states across the country. Salako noted that the Cholera outbreak has claimed many lives and affected many communities based on the…
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…advocates enhanced agricultural activities for improving food security A group known as Sustainable Ecosystem Intiative (SEI) functioning as a non-governmental organization, has advocated a more transparent and accountable practice towards funds meant for managing the effect of climate change in Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja at the weekend during a sensitization workshop on ‘Seeding change, nurturing the future’, the Director General of SEI, Dr Ali Jude Igyo, stated that as the world grappled with the devastating environmental degradation posed by the wave of climate change, government agencies, partners and organisations in the country must deploy all necessary tools, including equitable funds,…
Oregun, Lagos headquarters of the megachurch, Believers LoveWorld, popularly known as Christ Embassy, is currently on fire. But the cause of the inferno at the church could not be ascertained as of the time of filing this report. According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority, the cause of the fire has yet to be known. Videos and pictures of the incident have gone viral on social media. One of the videos showed heavy smoke billowing from the building painted in white. Officials of the Lagos State Fire Service and other emergency responders were seen battling the inferno. Details later…
Nigeria Police Force, on Saturday, denounced a viral video showing officers performing guard duties for a young man and encouraging him to disrespect the Naira. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. The statement disclosed that the Force has begun an investigation to identify and discipline the policemen involved. The police high command described the video as “demeaning” and “unethical”, urging the young man to come forward to answer some questions. The statement read, “We are aware of a video trending on social media where some policemen could be seen performing guard duties…
Some of the recently sacked chairmen of Rivers State local Government Area councils, on Saturday, opposed and countered the decisions of the newly inaugurated caretaker chairmen to dissolve standing committees in their various councils. Former Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, Dr. Samuel Nwanosike, argued that the caretaker committee Chairman, Darlington Orji, lacked the legitimacy to dissolve the committees. According to him, “The announcement from the said Darlington Oji is entirely false and misleading. Dr. Nwanosike Samuel, as the duly elected chairman, retains full authority over the establishment and dissolution of all committees within the Ikwerre Local Government. “Any such…
Agency Report Portugal outclassed Turkey to secure their place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 with a 3-0 win in Dortmund on Saturday, after Georgia claimed a historic first point at a major tournament in a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portuguese side, European champions in 2016, are among the favourites to win the title in Germany and they lived up to their status with a comprehensive victory in front of a partisan crowd to secure first place in Group F. Bernardo Silva of Manchester City opened the scoring midway through the first half, sweeping the…
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, has asked workers with Higher National Diploma to undergo one-year mandatory training before their conversion from Executive to Officers cadre. According to a statement on Saturday, Yemi-Esan said this at a virtual interactive session with civil servants in commemoration of the 2024 Civil Service Week with the theme, “Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive, Life-long, Quality and Relevant Learning in Africa.” The one-year mandatory training programme to bridge the gap between polytechnic awarded Higher National Diplomas and…
Umar Faruk, Gusau Suspected bandits have kidnapped the Parish Priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church Damba, Gusau, Zamfara State, Revd. Fr. Mikah Suleiman. Spokesperson of the Zamfara State Police Command, Yazid Abubakar, said that Father Mikah was kidnapped around 3am on Saturday at his residence in the Damba area of Gusau. He noted that the incident was not reported to the police but the command has deployed a police tactical squad to the trail of the kidnappers to ensure his safe return. “We have deployed our tactical squad to go after the kidnappers with the aim of rescuing the victim…
Former chairman of Itesiwaju Local Government Area in Oyo State, Dr Thomas Olayode, on Saturday, decried the delay in the burial of the designer of Nigeria’s flag, Pa Taiwo Micheal Akinkunmi, describing the development as a national shame. Olayode, who described the flag as the symbol of unity, struggles and aspirations, said Akinkunmi who designed it had been forgotten in the mortuary without being given befitting burial 10 months after his demise. Recall that Akinkunmi died on August 29, 2023. President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government sent a delegation led by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammad Idris, to…
The Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation Foot Soldiers Independent Council (LACO-FSIC) on Saturday described a statement credited to the Ondo State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Agboola Ajayi, who reportedly accused Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of influencing a court judgement, as reckless, defamatory, and an attempt to bring the Nigerian judiciary to ridicule. An Akure High Court had over the weekend nullified the creation of 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) by the administration of the late former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, on the grounds that the creation was inchoate, as it was effected in Ibadan, Oyo State, and not…