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The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Joel Oyibo Salifu, who also doubles as the chairman, State Emergency Management Agency, has called on critical stakeholders in flood disaster management to intensify efforts aimed at sensitising and mitigating the impending flood as predicted by Nigeria Metrological Agency, NiMet. Salifu made the call during a stakeholders’ meeting  on

Over 40 cases of Gender Based Violence and Sexual Exploitation Abuses were recorded in the 26 Internally Displaced Persons’ camps in Adamawa State, an official of the Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency disclosed to Arewa PUNCH. The senior official who spoke to Arewa PUNCH on condition of anonymity because he is not permitted to talk

GIG Mobility and Travelstart Nigeria have partnered to launch integrated booking services for air and road travel, enabling passengers to buy air and bus tickets on a single platform. While GIGM is a land transport company, Travelstart Nigeria deals in the aviation business. The two firms announced their alliance at a press conference in Lagos

The Federal Government, on Thursday, declared that it was perfecting the process for the establishment of an electricity offences tribunal with an inbuilt appeal system to speedily tackle power-related offences. It also declared that a total of 2,655,488 meters in the power sector had been tested and calibrated, as most of the equipment had been

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African Games silver medallist Fatimo Bello is through to the second round of the ongoing WTT Contender Lagos after defeating compatriot Offiong Edem 3-2 in five thrilling sets inside the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos on Thursday. It was one of the duels between Nigerians in the first round of the tournament and

Despite its outward appearance, Nigeria’s democracy has consistently fallen short of true democratic principles. Reflecting on the events in our persistently perplexing political landscape over the past year compels me to reassess our fundamental understanding of democracy for the umpteenth time. If we all agree that democracy is a government of the people, by the

SINCE Governor Siminalayi Fubara assumed office in May 2023, Rivers State has been a political tinderbox ready to explode. Renewed tensions engulfed the oil-rich state on Monday when the tenure of the 23 local government chairmen and councillors expired. While the chairmen attempted to continue in office beyond their three-year mandate, Fubara and his supporters

AFTER a long wait, the Federal Government has initiated a clampdown on private jet operators suspected of engaging in sundry shenanigans. This has deprived the treasury of much-needed funds while the affluent owners relish their jet-set lifestyles. Reports indicate that the Nigeria Customs Service has summoned about 80 private jet operators to its headquarters in

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Foundation sensitised students of Badagry Senior Secondary School on tree planting to mark World Environment Day. During the event, the Manager of Programme Development at the foundation, Mrs Henrietta Obioma-Igwe, emphasised the importance of tree planting and conservation efforts in maintaining a healthy and sustainable environment.  She highlighted the theme

The Office of Infrastructure, Lagos State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, on Thursday, began training of no fewer than 60 engineers in bridge construction. The three-day training commenced at the Public Service Staff Development Centre, Magodo, Lagos State. The training, with the theme: “Bridge Building: From Theory to Practice,” focused on the practical application of

The Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, and her management team, received the Permanent Secretary of the Deputy Governor’s Office of Ekiti State, Michael Opeyemi, and his entourage at the agency’s headquarters in Alausa. A Thursday statement by the state fire service deputy spokesperson, Ololade Agboola, noted that the team came to

A wildlife conservation organisation, Wild Africa, in collaboration with OAS1SONE and Trace Naija, will launch a concert on Trace Naija this Friday. The concert aims to raise awareness about protecting Africa’s wildlife. The concert, ‘Music for Wildlife’ starting June 21, coincides with Trace’s 21st anniversary and will feature top African and international artists, using music

The Federal Government has announced plans to bolster its anti-banditry operations with the acquisition of 50 new aircraft scheduled to arrive between now and next year. The initiative aims to strengthen security efforts in the North-West region and across Nigeria as terrorists occupied the Kainji National Park in Niger State. The Chief of Air Staff,