The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSRelief), the aid arm of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced plans to construct 78 solar-powered boreholes across Nigeria as part of its commitment to supporting humanitarian needs and enhancing access to clean water in underserved communities. The project, which is being executed in collaboration with the Nigerian government and local implementing partners, will target areas with acute water shortages, particularly in rural and conflict-affected regions. The wells will be powered by solar energy and equipped with overhead tanks and taps to provide sustainable access to potable water for thousands of…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
A heavy flood on Tuesday morning blocked the ever-busy Makurdi–Abuja road at the Guma axis of Benue State, leaving hundreds of motorists stranded just hours before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s scheduled visit to the state. The incident occurred amid heightened security preparations for the President’s visit, which includes a condolence stop in Yelwata following the recent killings in the area. The flooding, caused by torrential overnight rain, submerged a critical portion of the road, bringing vehicular movement to a halt and complicating logistics for presidential aides, security operatives, and local authorities. Eyewitnesses reported that travellers, including commercial drivers, were forced…
After seven years of vital support from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), local health authorities in Ebonyi State are now equipped to manage Lassa fever independently, bolstered by improved infrastructure, training, and resilience—saving lives and restoring confidence in the healthcare system. In early 2018, Ebonyi State in southeastern Nigeria grappled with a severe Lassa fever outbreak. The viral haemorrhagic illness—a neglected tropical disease—hit hard, overwhelming hospitals and claiming numerous lives, particularly among healthcare workers most at risk of exposure. “We lost doctors, nurses, and cleaners,” recalled Dr Nnennaya Anthony Ajayi, then Head of Clinical Services at the Virology Unit of Alex…
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has raised alarm over what it describes as the unchecked expansion of Dangote Petroleum Refinery into product distribution, warning that the move threatens the survival of thousands of marketers, depot owners, and transporters across the country. Speaking on The Morning Brief on Channels Television on Tuesday, PETROAN President, Billy Gillis-Harry, urged the Federal Government and regulators—especially the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)—to intervene before the initiative leads to widespread job losses and monopolistic control. “If one company as massive as our brother’s (Aliko Dangote) is allowed to…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has rolled out a landmark initiative that includes the free delivery of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), diesel, and aviation fuel to marketers, petrol dealers, manufacturers, telecommunications firms, the aviation sector, and other large-scale users nationwide. This strategic move, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s fuel distribution network, is expected to reduce inflation, create employment opportunities, and lower fuel prices nationwide. As part of the initiative, the refinery has deployed 4,000 brand-new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tankers to enhance logistics efficiency and environmental sustainability. Experts believe the move could disrupt the grip of intermediaries in the downstream sector while…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has launched 4,000 CNG-powered tankers as a major national initiative to revolutionize fuel distribution across Nigeria. Starting August 15, 2025, the refinery will begin supplying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel directly to marketers, petrol dealers, manufacturers, telecom firms, aviation operators, and other large users, with free nationwide logistics. To drive this effort, the company has procured 4,000 brand-new CNG-powered tankers, aimed at reducing logistics costs, improving fuel availability, and enhancing energy efficiency. It is also rolling out CNG daughter booster stations, backed by over 100 CNG tankers to ensure smooth nationwide delivery. The initiative is open…
When I set out to monitor the second round of the polio vaccination campaign in Sokoto South Local Government Area, I expected to witness just another routine health exercise. But what I encountered along Lokoja Road, Emir Yahaya Road, and the surrounding neighborhoods was far more stirring—a powerful mix of resilience, rejection, and hope, carried by the unsung heroes on the frontlines of public health. By Usman Mohammed Binji My first stop was the Lokoja Road area. It was early morning, and the streets were already teeming with life—children ran barefoot through the dust, traders arranged their goods, and motorcycles…
Lagos State Governorship Candidate of the Labour (LP) in the 2023 elections, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has expressed dismay over what he described as a theatrical display by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the commissioning of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, which he claimed is barely 5 percent completed. The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road is a 700-kilometre project expected to begin from the shores of Lagos Island—specifically Victoria Island in the former Colony of Lagos—and stretch all the way to Calabar, in Nigeria’s South-South region. Objectv Media, a social media platform, had earlier challenged the President’s claim that 30 kilometers of the project…
The Sokoto State Zakat and Endowment Agency (SOZEA), in partnership with the Islamic Education Trust (IET), has successfully carried out its 1446AH (2025) Qurbani meat distribution, reaching thousands of vulnerable families across Sokoto State. The event, supported by the Darul Erkam Foundation, Sulaimaniyah and Diversity Turkey, and the Government of Türkiye, was designed to provide relief to the needy during Eid al-Adha, a time when charity and sacrifice form the cornerstone of Islamic humanitarian service. “Our aim was to serve our community with dignity and transparency,” said Alhaji Muhammad Lawal Maidoki, Chairman of SOZEA and IET, during a press conference…
Amidst thousands of unread WhatsApp messages, with more flowing in as Sallah day, Friday, June 6, 2025, progresses, I noticed an unusually lengthy message sent to my direct message (DM) by a well-respected senior professor; I couldn’t help but pay attention to it. It was a message announcing the death of Prof. Abubakar Roko from the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Physical and Computing, after failing to crowdfund an N13 million medical bill in Egypt. In quick sessions, three articles on the matter were posted on the ASUU ABU Platform: When the System Hates Knowledge by Dr. Kabiru Danladi…