The Federal Government, along with De-Sadel Nigeria Ltd. and China Liancai Petroleum Investment Holdings Ltd., is planning to start building a 4,000 km high-speed railway that will pass through six Nigerian states. This plan was announced when the two companies presented a \$60 billion proof-of-funds to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, in Abuja on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the event was attended by the Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Alkali, the Minister of State for Petroleum (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, and a representative from the Attorney-General’s office, among others. During the…
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The House of Representatives Committee on Health has carried out an oversight visit to Bauchi State to review the release, utilisation, and commitment towards the implementation of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) programme in the state. The visit, led by Committee Chairman Dr. Amos Gwamma Magaji, aimed to assess states with high numbers of zero-dose children and evaluate their contributions to counterpart funding. Discussions between the Committee and the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Board focused on the status of BHCPF implementation, highlighting several challenges. These include the reduction of recognised primary healthcare facilities in the state from…
Ifeanyichukwu Nnanna is a physically challenged man from Umualum Nekede, in Owerri West, Imo State. Even though he uses a wheelchair due to polio meningitis, he has never let his condition stop him. Since he was a teenager, he has been repairing electrical and electronic devices to earn a living. Nnanna, now in his late 50s, is well known in his area, especially among students at the Federal Polytechnic Nekede. He also takes care of his elderly mother with the little money he makes. Recently, Nnanna’s life changed for the better when the Amaroy Foundation discovered him. One of his…
The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Oludaisi Elemide, explained that the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion bill aims to promote fairness, equal representation, and protect vulnerable groups in the state. He spoke out after people misunderstood the bill, especially on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where some worried the bill might take away rights from local people or change the state’s culture and society. The Speaker said the bill, called “H.B. No. 923/OG/2025 – The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2025,” plans to create a commission that will promote fairness and inclusion in all parts…
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, says that Rubella Measles is a major cause of problems in newborn babies. UNICEF said that if the disease is not found and treated, it can cause permanent hearing loss, birth defects, eye problems like cataracts, and blindness. UNICEF shared this information on Tuesday during a training workshop for journalists, health teachers, and health workers. The workshop was about the new Measles Rubella vaccine that will start in October 2025. Grace Odeyemi, the UNICEF leader in Niger State, said in her talk about Behavioural Change that it is important to increase awareness about Rubella…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted administrative bail to former Sokoto State Governor and current Senator for Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, after hours of interrogation over alleged financial misconduct. Tambuwal, who also served as Speaker of the House of Representatives, arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Monday, August 11, 2025, at about 11:16 a.m., in response to an invitation from the anti-graft agency. He was questioned over allegations of fraudulent withdrawal of approximately ₦189 billion during his tenure as governor, said to be in contravention of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.…
The Lagos State Government says the recent flooding in parts of Ikorodu was caused by a contractor blocking a downstream waterway. This blockage stopped stormwater from flowing naturally during heavy rainfall. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, explained this on Monday. He also said the state is committed to building stronger infrastructure to reduce flooding across Lagos. According to a statement from the ministry’s spokesperson, Kunle Adeshina, Wahab said the 14-hour heavy rainfall that recently hit Ikorodu was made worse by human activities that disturbed the natural drainage system. “What happened in Ikorodu was that the…
The Emir of Minna, His Royal Highness Faruq Bahago, has promised to support the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in the fight against deadly diseases affecting parts of Niger State. The Emir gave this assurance when UNICEF officials visited his palace. He said the Emirate Council would do everything possible to help UNICEF succeed in its health campaigns. He encouraged UNICEF to continue its work and promised that the Emirate would provide full support in all four areas of intervention. “We have the people, and we must work for their interest. I will support your efforts and help in every…
A biochemist and biotechnological innovator, Professor Dickson Musa Achimugu has advocated the integration of AI-driven crop innovation into plant biochemistry and breeding, to revolutionize Nigerian agriculture. He made the advocacy in his paper presentation titled “A New Era of Crop Design” delivered at the 3rd Annual Conference of the Plant Breeders Association of Nigeria (PBAN), hosted by the Federal University of Technology, Minna. Musa envisions a future where AI decodes and enhances the genetic and biochemical makeup of staple crops such as cassava, yam, millet, and cowpea. According to him, unlike the traditional breeding methods that can take years of…
Akinloye Oyeniyi, a public affairs analyst based in Abuja, has praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, for improving security in the capital city. Oyeniyi, who also works as a legislative consultant, gave this praise in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He was reacting to the ongoing removal of shanties and criminal hideouts in the city. This praise comes as the minister responds to growing worries about safety in Abuja. People now need safer places to live, work, and visit. According to Oyeniyi, the minister is not only working on improving Abuja’s infrastructure but…