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The Chief of Defence Operations, Maj. Gen Emeka Onumajuru, said a total of 125, 517 terrorists and their families have so far surrendered to troops. He also said over 60,000 Internally Displaced Persons have been relocated in conjunction with the Borno State Government. Speaking while addressing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, Onumajuru said, “There has

Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has called for the adoption of green, sustainable, and climate-smart housing designs in Nigeria’s housing industry. He urged professionals in the sector to embrace innovative and sustainable solutions in response to the country’s housing needs. Speaking at the 2024 Archibuilt Exposition organised by the Nigerian Institute of

The Director General of the Borno State Emergency Management Agency, Barkindo Mohammed, has described the situation in flooded Maiduguri town as “terrible.” He said he and some of his colleagues who were on rescued mission are currently trapped in the flood. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that water from Alau Dam, which collapsed early

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has described the recent floods in Borno and several other states as a “national calamity.” Buhari also extended his sympathies to the affected regions. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, Buhari expressed deep concern over the widespread destruction caused by incessant rainfall, which has resulted in the loss

The Obi-Datti fundraising team has refuted Monday’s claim by the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, that only Aisha Yesufu and Pastor Itua Ighodalo, were responsible for managing the campaign funds of LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi, at the 2023 election. Abure had told journalists in Abuja after a meeting of the National

The Edo State Government on Tuesday, raised the alarm over the arrest of the leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, urging the security agencies to halt the arrest. The state Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, stated this in a statement on Tuesday. Nehikhare said the arrest was the handiwork of the All Progressives

A United States-based environmental expert, Ademola Adegoroye, has called for immediate and effective interventions to address the devastating impacts of flooding in Nigeria. Adegoroye, who is a doctoral researcher from the University of Fairfax, Virginia, USA, highlighted the socioeconomic implications of flooding, which has become a persistent challenge in the country, affecting various communities and

The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has begun clearing out miscreants and illegal settlers under the Sheraton-Opebi link bridge. This was disclosed in a statement by the Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab on X.com on Tuesday. The post reads: “Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources commenced

The Ekiti State Police Command has arraigned four individuals before an Ekiti State Chief Magistrate Court, Ado Ekiti District, over the alleged theft of belongings worth N1.98 million. The defendants—Umar Lawal, 18; Useni Usman, 25; Abbar Senkikami, 25; and Nuru Useni, 25—were also charged with damaging property worth N1.5 million. The police prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale

Nigeria’s Brass Methanol Project is set for liftoff as key agreements are finalised with Chinese investors, boosting the country’s petrochemical industry. This was revealed in a statement issued by the Spokesman for the Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Louis Ibah, on Tuesday. According to the statement, Brass Fertilizer Petrochemical Company Limited has reached the

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has condemned what it described as the recurring persecution and victimisation of its members by state governors in the country. Addressing a press conference in Jos on Tuesday, ASUU chairman, University of Jos, Prof. Jurbe Molwus, noted that the continued victimisation of its members, particularly in Kogi, Ebonyi, Lagos,

Maiduguri, Borno State’s capital, has been severely flooded after the Alau Dam collapsed on Tuesday morning, leaving much of the city underwater. The current flooding is being compared to the 1994 floods, with residents saying it’s even worse this time around. A video shared by Nigerian Television Authority on Tuesday, September 10, reveals multiple people

The Ondo State Security Network Agency also known as Amotekun Corps has paraded 21 suspected criminals in the state over alleged criminal activities. Parading the suspects on Tuesday at the headquarters of the command in Akure, the state commander of the corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, said the suspects were arrested at different locations across the

A permanent secretary in the Benue State civil service has resigned after issuing an introductory letter to someone introduced to him by a pastor without following proper procedures. The State Head of Service, Agbogbo Ode, dismissed allegations of corruption against the permanent secretary, stating that it was a case of “pure ignorance.” The affected permanent

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas on Tuesday, called on the Federal Government to urgently provide relief materials to Maiduguri residents affected by the flood which swept across the Borno State capital on Monday. Flood reportedly took over most parts of Maiduguri metropolis following a downpour that led to the collapse of

Former leader of the Senate, Ali Ndume, on Tuesday, sympathised with the people and government of Borno State, following a devastating flood that has submerged many homes and parts of the state capital, Maiduguri. In a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday, Ndume who represents Borno South, called on the Federal Government

Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has sparked outrage online after a video surfaced showing him slapping a man who was reportedly preaching at his bar. The incident quickly went viral and drew backlash from netizens who condemned the artist’s aggressive behaviour, reigniting discussions about his controversial public conduct. Portable on Monday, went

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday called for the immediate evacuation of residents in communities overtaken by floods. Tinubu, who expressed deep concern over the flooding in parts of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, directed the relevant government agencies to expedite rescue efforts. “While the relevant authorities are still assessing the damage caused by the

The Edo State Government has said that its recent postponement of the resumption date for private and public schools across the state was to protect children from the harsh effects of the current hike in the prices of petroleum products. Recall that the state government had earlier on Saturday postponed school resumption from Monday, September

Delta State Government has directed owners of commercial premises and public places across the state to install CCTV cameras. It said the initiative aimed to enhance security in public places, deter crime, and provide valuable evidence for investigations”. This was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu,

A violent protest erupted in Zaranda Gari, Toro Local Government, Bauchi State, on Tuesday, following the alleged killing of two people by a security hunter (Dandanga). The victims were reportedly shot dead for transporting charcoal in commercial quantity, which is an offence as established by the state government. Our correspondent gathered that the angry youths

Some members of the Labour Party in the South-South, on Tuesday, rejected a defamatory report against the former Minister of Finance, Senator Nenadi Usman. The LP members, under the auspices of the Core Social Democrats, stated that the former minister had been a law-abiding Nigerian and a faithful chieftain of the party. In a statement

Victor Osimhen is starting from the bench in Tuesday’s African Cup of Nations qualifying clash between the Super Eagles and Rwanda in Kigali. Manager, Austin Eguavoen has only made a single change from the lineup that beat Benin Republic on Saturday as the Eagles hope to continue their great start to the qualifiers at the

A collapsed container truck between the FHA Bridge and the ShopRite Pedestrian Bridge along Lugbe-Airport Road in Abuja has caused major gridlock on the route. Our correspondent gathered that the truck, which collapsed on the expressway at around 9 am on Tuesday, forced outbound vehicles heading towards the airport to divert to the opposite lane,

The Katsina State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service has appointed its 23rd controller, Ahmed Abdu Usman. PUNCH Online learnt that the outgoing Controller of Corrections, CC Muhammad Haruna, has been transferred to take over the Jigawa State Command. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the NCoS State Headquarters in Katsina on Tuesday, CC Haruna