Several communities in Kunini, Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State, have been badly flooded after heavy rainfall on Thursday morning. The downpour, which lasted for hours, destroyed farmlands, killed animals, and displaced hundreds of residents from their homes. Many families also lost valuable household items worth millions of naira as the floodwater swept through their communities. Taraba State Commissioner for Urban and Rural Development, Peter Julius, who hails from the affected area, described the situation as massive and devastating. “The flood is very serious and still ongoing. We are struggling to save people and their belongings. Properties worth millions…
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By Garba Mohammed The Sokoto State Government has approved the purchase of 26 cooling systems to ensure proper storage of polio vaccines across the state. The announcement was made by the Deputy Governor, Idris Mohammed Gobir, who is also the Chairman of the Taskforce Committee on Polio Eradication and Routine Immunization. He spoke during a meeting of the committee held at the Deputy Governor’s conference hall. He explained that each of the 23 local government areas in the state and the three zonal offices would receive one cooling system each. Representing the Deputy Governor, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr.…
A Professor of Radiology at the Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Prof. Chinwe Onwuchekwa, has called for the establishment of stroke and trauma centres in every state of Nigeria. She also urged government to include funding in budgets to subsidize treatment costs for underprivileged patients. She explained that such centres should be staffed with well-trained health workers who can properly manage patients with stroke and trauma. Prof. Onwuchekwa, who is the Head of the Department of Radiology and the first female radiology professor in Rivers State, made the call during an interview…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commenced a 10-day vacation in Europe. The President departed Abuja on Thursday, September 4, 2025, to begin his annual leave, which will last for 10 working days. During the vacation, Tinubu is expected to spend time in France and the United Kingdom before returning to the country. According to the Presidency, the trip is part of his official annual leave and is not expected to affect government business, as Vice President Kashim Shettima will continue to perform his constitutional duties in an acting capacity where necessary. Tinubu is expected back in Nigeria after the vacation…
To help improve food production in Nigeria, the Federal Government has partnered with the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC). This deal will make fertiliser more available and affordable for farmers. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, announced this during a meeting with IFDC leaders at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Senegal. He said the partnership would provide expert help in giving fertiliser advice based on data, support local fertiliser production, and work to stop fake fertiliser from entering the market. Kyari explained that Nigeria needs to improve how farm supplies reach farmers, especially in remote areas.…
The United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) has stopped its fixed-wing flights in Nigeria because it ran out of money. This was announced by Stéphane Dujarric, the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, during a press briefing at the UN Headquarters in New York. UNHAS, run by the World Food Programme (WFP), had to stop the flights last week due to lack of funds. Dujarric explained that for the past nine years, the air service has been helping by flying humanitarian workers, medical supplies, and important cargo to and from crisis areas in Borno and Yobe states.He added that Nigeria has…
The United States Embassy has confirmed that some Nigerians with valid visas have recently had them revoked as part of a broader security policy. Several Nigerian professionals, entrepreneurs, and frequent travelers have reported receiving letters from the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate in Lagos directing them to submit their passports. Once submitted, their visas were cancelled without prior notice or detailed explanation. The official letters cited Title 22 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Section 41.122, which empowers consular officers to revoke visas if new information comes to light after issuance. However, affected persons were not told…
The Federal Government has said that for Nigeria to stop open defecation, people must change their attitudes and take responsibility for keeping their communities clean. Mrs Elizabeth Ugoh, who works with the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, said this during a training for Open Defecation-Free (ODF) validators held in Nasarawa. She explained that sanitation is about dignity and health. People should not wait for the government to force them — using toilets and keeping them clean helps prevent sickness. She added that Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) are important for preventing illness. A clean environment leads to a healthier…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has said it will go on a nationwide strike starting September 10 if the Federal Government does not meet its demands. NARD’s President, Dr. Tope Osundara, revealed this in an interview with a reporter. He said the association met with the government on Monday, but the meeting did not lead to any progress. Earlier this week, NARD gave the government a 10-day deadline to meet its demands or face a strike. The doctors criticized the government for not keeping its promises. They said many resident doctors have not been paid their 2025 training…
Nestlé Waters has started a new national campaign to help people understand why clean water is important in Nigeria. The campaign was launched in Abuja and is being done together with a group called OPS-WASH, which works on water, sanitation, and hygiene. This partnership wants to involve government leaders, businesses, schools, and local communities in finding ways to deal with the dangers of dirty or unsafe water. Mr. Olatunji Olutayo, a top executive at Nestlé Waters, said the company is dedicated to using water in a safe and responsible way. He mentioned that by 2025, Nestlé wants all its facilities…