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El Niño: 10 Things Nigerians Should Know About Possible Extreme Heat, 31,400 Deaths

adminOctober 25, 2026

Nigeria could face increased health risks from extreme heat over the next six months, with a new report by the Climate Impact Lab projecting about 31,400 additional deaths linked to heat as the El Niño climate pattern intensifies. The projection has raised concerns about the possible effects of prolonged high temperatures on Nigerians, particularly outdoor...

Pantami Threatens To Name Alleged Plotters Behind Omission From INEC List

adminOctober 25, 2026

Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has threatened to publicly identify those he accuses of conspiring to frustrate his Gombe State governorship ambition after his name was omitted from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s final list of candidates. Pantami, the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Gombe State, said...

FG Moves To Settle Zaria Railway Compensation Disputes

adminOctober 25, 2026

The Federal Government has scheduled a fresh engagement with residents affected by railway construction in Zaria, Kaduna State, as unresolved compensation claims emerge as an obstacle to the planned extension of the rail line towards the Kano–Abuja corridor. The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Transportation, Funso Adebiyi, gave the assurance during a visit...

Nigeria Introduces Digital Gas Cylinder Tracking System to Tackle Safety Risks

adminOctober 24, 2026

Nigeria has unveiled a nationwide system for monitoring liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, in a move expected to strengthen safety standards, improve regulatory oversight and promote cleaner cooking across the country. The initiative, known as the National Cylinder Recirculation Programme (NCRP), was introduced by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) at its operational headquarters in...

Atiku Faults Tinubu Over Security for Campaign Billboards Amid Nigeria’s Insecurity

adminOctober 24, 2026

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has taken aim at President Bola Tinubu over reports that security personnel were deployed to guard his campaign billboards in Kaduna State, arguing that the protection of political advertisements should not take precedence over the safety of Nigerians. Atiku, who is the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, raised the concern...

Diesel Prices Hit ₦1,900 Per Litre as Dangote Refinery Suspends Loading

adminOctober 24, 2026

Nigeria’s diesel market is facing fresh uncertainty after the Dangote Petroleum Refinery suspended the loading of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) at its gantry, prompting several petroleum depots to raise their prices to as much as ₦1,900 per litre. The development comes amid a sharp increase in international crude oil prices, with Brent crude trading at...

Rivers Government Investigates Alleged Virginity Tests on 16 Schoolgirls

adminOctober 24, 2026

The Rivers State Government has launched an investigation into allegations that 16 female students of Government Comprehensive High School, Taabaa, in Khana Local Government Area, were selected for forced virginity tests under the pretext of receiving educational support. The controversy emerged after individuals reportedly acting on behalf of a traditional institution visited the school on...

Remi Tinubu Challenges Critics to Recognise Nigeria’s Progress, Backs President’s 2027 Re-election

adminOctober 24, 2026

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has defended the administration of President Bola Tinubu, arguing that Nigerians who do not acknowledge the country’s progress may need what she described as “Bola Tinubu eyeglasses” to appreciate ongoing changes. She made the comment on Friday during the inauguration of the Abuja headquarters of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, a grassroots...

Aso Rock Renovation: ₦53.58bn Budgeted for Villa Maintenance in Three Years

adminOctober 24, 2026

The Presidential Villa in Abuja is undergoing fresh renovation and maintenance works, with the latest exercise drawing attention to billions of naira allocated for the upkeep of the seat of Nigeria’s presidency over the past three years. Workers were seen repainting sections of the sprawling complex, cleaning offices and carrying out fumigation, according to observations...

AKSG DIGITISES TICKET COLLECTION, DEPLOYS SMART SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS IN UYO …Records over 100,000 tickets sold, ₦22.47m revenue generated as at 9:30am on Friday

adminOctober 23, 2026

Akwa Ibom State Government has intensified efforts to digitise revenue collection and strengthen urban security through technology-driven initiatives, including the digitalisation of ticketing systems and the deployment of smart surveillance cameras across Uyo, the state capital. Commissioner for Science and Digital Economy, Dr. Frank Ekpenyong, disclosed this on Friday, October 23, 2026, during the Ministerial...