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Reps Resume Probe As Oil Spill Threatens Over 200 Delta Communities

adminOctober 25, 2026

The House of Representatives has resumed its investigation into the prolonged oil spill in Odidi and other coastal communities in Delta State, as residents face pollution linked to the Trans-Forcados Pipeline operated by Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (HEOSL). The House Committee on South-South Development Commission resumed the investigative hearing on October 22, alongside its...

Oron Maritime Project: Governor Umo Eno’s Blue Economy Vision And The Future Of Akwa Ibom ‎ ‎By Lucy Daniel

adminOctober 25, 2026

A new chapter in the economic story of Oron is taking shape, built around an asset that nature has generously bestowed on the community: its coastal location and maritime potential. With the Oron Maritime Infrastructure Project, Akwa Ibom State is looking beyond the traditional uses of its waterways towards a future in which the sea...

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...

Forward Nigeria Vows Six-Zone Mobilisation For Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election

adminOctober 25, 2026

The National Movement for Tinubu–Shettima 2027, known as Forward Nigeria, has pledged to expand its political mobilisation across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones to secure victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket in the 2027 election. The movement’s National Chairman, Prof. Rufa’i Ahmed Alkali, made the commitment in a goodwill statement issued on Saturday...

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...

Storm Austen: Man Escapes Unhurt as Falling Oak Tree Flattens His BMW in Dorset

adminOctober 24, 2026

A 63-year-old man has escaped without injuries after a massive oak tree crashed onto his car during Storm Austen in Dorset, southern England, leaving the vehicle severely damaged. Pete Smith, a financier from Poole, was waiting at a temporary traffic light in Swanage on Friday when powerful winds brought down the approximately 50-foot tree, trapping...

Uba Sani Challenges Atiku Over Northern Development Record, Raises Alarm Over AI Campaigns

adminOctober 24, 2026

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has challenged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to present evidence of his contributions to infrastructure development in northern Nigeria, while accusing opposition politicians of increasingly relying on artificial intelligence (AI) for campaign activities ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Sani made the remarks on Saturday in Kaduna during the flag-off...

Storm Boelo Disrupts UK Air Travel as Strong Winds Force Flight Cancellations

adminOctober 24, 2026

Air travel across parts of the United Kingdom has been disrupted by Storm Boelo, with aircraft struggling to land at London’s Heathrow Airport amid powerful winds and heavy rainfall. Footage recorded at Heathrow on Saturday, October 24, showed planes swaying and making turbulent approaches as pilots navigated challenging weather conditions. The storm has also triggered...

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Reps Resume Probe As Oil Spill Threatens Over 200 Delta Communities

Oron Maritime Project: Governor Umo Eno’s Blue Economy Vision And The Future Of Akwa Ibom ‎ ‎By Lucy Daniel

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

Pantami Threatens To Name Alleged Plotters Behind Omission From INEC List

Forward Nigeria Vows Six-Zone Mobilisation For Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election

FG Moves To Settle Zaria Railway Compensation Disputes

Nigeria Introduces Digital Gas Cylinder Tracking System to Tackle Safety Risks

Storm Austen: Man Escapes Unhurt as Falling Oak Tree Flattens His BMW in Dorset

Uba Sani Challenges Atiku Over Northern Development Record, Raises Alarm Over AI Campaigns

Storm Boelo Disrupts UK Air Travel as Strong Winds Force Flight Cancellations

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