Media personality Pamilerin Adegoke has urged the Lagos State Government to strengthen flood prevention and management measures, saying flooding in other countries should not excuse inadequate protection for residents. Adegoke made the call in a post on his X account following discussions about recent flooding in Istanbul, Turkey. He said that although flooding was a global challenge, Lagos should be assessed based on its preparedness, drainage infrastructure, urban planning and response to flood incidents. “Flooding may be a global phenomenon, but Lagos deserves better protection,” he said. Adegoke noted that Lagos, as a coastal megacity experiencing rapid urbanisation, faced unique…
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The ongoing strike by health professionals has disrupted services at public hospitals in Katsina State, leaving patients and caregivers anxious about access to medical care. A visit to Turai Yar’adua Maternal and Child Hospital, Katsina, on Saturday revealed the impact of the industrial action, with only a few patients seen around the surgical ward, while caregivers struggled with uncertainty over the treatment of their relatives. For many families, the dispute over workers’ remuneration has heightened concerns about the health and safety of loved ones requiring urgent medical attention. One of the affected caregivers, Aina’u Abdulmajid, said her patient was suffering…
Makoda Local Government Council in Kano State has procured drugs worth N2.5 million for distribution to children suffering from fever and persistent cough in some communities in the area. The Information Officer of the council, Zainab Muhammad, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday. The statement said the intervention followed complaints from residents about health problems affecting children. It added that the council chairman, Auwal Jibga, approved the funds to improve access to essential drugs and support healthcare for the affected children. The council secretary, Bala Maitsidau, was leading the distribution exercise, which had commenced in Babbar Ruga and…
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has given two Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN), Chief J. K. Gadzama and former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, 14 days to explain why their privileges should not be suspended over separate disciplinary and legal matters. The decision was taken at the committee’s meeting on October 13, 2026, following concerns about proceedings involving the two senior lawyers and their implications for the integrity of the SAN rank. In Gadzama’s case, the LPPC’s action followed a decision by the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) to suspend him from legal practice for three years. The…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched a staff training programme on electoral laws, offences and penalties to strengthen legal compliance and professional conduct ahead of the 2027 general elections. The maiden Electoral Learning Session (ELS), organised by The Electoral Institute (TEI), held on October 15 and 16, 2026, in collaboration with INEC’s Legal Drafting and Clearance Department and Litigation and Prosecution Department. Speaking at the inaugural session in Abuja, the Chairman of the Board of TEI, Professor Kunle Ajayi, described the initiative as a significant milestone, stressing that election officials must understand the legal provisions guiding their duties…
Tesla has unveiled a prototype of its new Roadster sports car that can briefly rise into the air using rocket technology, with production targeted for 2028. According to CNN, the demonstration took place on Thursday at a SpaceX testing facility in Texas, United States, where the two-seater vehicle performed a series of manoeuvres, including driving upside down before making a brief airborne movement. The prototype was operated without a driver during the test, with Musk saying the decision was made “to make sure we don’t kill anyone.” “Success is not guaranteed. I mean that. It’ll probably work, but if it…
The National Association of Mango Producers, Processors and Marketers of Nigeria (NAMPPMAN) has pledged to plant one billion mango trees across the country within four years to boost food security. Prof. Umar Kangiwa, President of the association, made the pledge at the commemoration of World Food Day in Abuja on Friday. The theme for 2026 is “Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow.” Kangiwa said the initiative had been launched in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), adding that mango trees could generate wealth for successive generations. He urged the Federal and state governments, development partners and individuals to support the initiative by planting…
The Edo Government is reviewing the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) (VAPP) Law 2021 to address implementation gaps and strengthen legal protection against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), including technology-facilitated abuse. The review was discussed on Friday in Benin at a consultative forum on strengthening policy implementation for SGBV prevention in Edo, which brought together government agencies, civil society organisations, security institutions and development partners. At the forum, Mrs Edesili Okpebholo-Anani, Coordinator of the Office of the Governor’s Wife and Chairperson of the Gender-Based Violence Management Committee, emphasised the need to protect women, girls and children from violence and ensure timely…
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has urged youths to embrace agriculture for empowerment, income generation, job creation and food security. Diri gave the advice on Friday in Yenagoa during the state’s celebration of World Food Day, themed “Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow.” Represented by his deputy, Mr Peter Akpe, the governor said farming should be viewed as an opportunity rather than a punishment. “Farming is a blessing and not a punishment,” he said. Diri described the theme as apt, noting that innovation and science could make agriculture attractive to young people seeking meaningful careers. He urged youths to embrace farming rather…
The Delta Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr Val Arenyeka, says the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises–Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) Project has deployed infrastructure worth more than N6 billion since its inception in the state. Arenyeka disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Friday during the World Food Day celebration in Asaba. He also said that no fewer than 12,000 incubatees had been trained and empowered across 10 selected local government areas of the state. “The LIFE-ND Project has trained more than 12,000 incubatees in best farming practices and empowered them to establish their own businesses across the state. “The…