Landlords in Port Harcourt have called on the government to take urgent action to prevent the collapse of newly constructed internal roads, which they say are threatened by a poor drainage system. The landlords, under the aegis of the Rumuokania II New Layout Landlords Association by Location, Ada George, Port Harcourt, made the appeal during a media chat in Port Harcourt. They expressed concern that the situation may lead to severe hardship if left unattended, and urged the authorities to intervene promptly. Chairman of the association, Mr. Joel Gbandi, who read the appeal, lamented the negative impact of a blocked…
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The family of late legendary musician Sunny Okosun has announced plans to sustain and preserve his musical legacy for future generations. A brother to the late icon, Mr. Iwa Okosun, disclosed this on Sunday at the “Make a Widow Smile for Christmas” programme organized by the Advocacy for Widows Empowerment Foundation (ADWEF) in Lagos. The event was held at Okosun’s church. He said the family intends to remix some of the late singer’s musical works in 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to keep his influence alive. Okosun noted that the family has continued to maintain the late musician’s artistic…
Traders in Lagos State say they are still counting their losses nearly five months after the state government banned styrofoam products, a move that has sharply divided opinions between affected business owners and environmental advocates. A survey across markets and food vending points revealed concerns over rising packaging costs, limited alternatives, and weak enforcement and public awareness. Mrs. Cynthia Ofoji, a trader dealing in foam and plastic food packs, said the ban had severely affected her business. According to her, a pack of 100 styrofoam containers previously sold for ₦3,800, while plastic alternatives now cost between ₦11,000 and ₦14,000. “The…
Residents of the Wassa Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in the Federal Capital Territory have appealed to the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) to reopen the Primary Health Care () centre in the camp. The facility, the community’s only formal healthcare centre, has remained closed since 2022, leaving residents — especially women and children — without access to essential medical services. The PHC, donated in 2016 by former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, originally served as the camp’s primary healthcare facility. It was shut down after a dispute between residents and a doctor posted to the…
The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating its resettlement housing programme aimed at addressing the ecological challenges faced by flood-prone communities within its operational areas. Managing Director/CEO of the Commission, Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa, made this known at the N-HYPPADEC Area Office in Bida during a stakeholder meeting on the Muregi and Ketso resettlement housing schemes. The session focused on developing a clear framework for completing ongoing projects and distributing already finished housing units in the two communities. Yelwa expressed concern over the delays in allocating the completed homes and assured residents that…
According to Statistics South Africa’s GDP report for the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, agricultural gross value added expanded by 1,1% quarter-on-quarter (q/q) and a substantial 49,9% year-on-year (y/y), making Q3 one of the strongest quarters in recent years, despite it historically being a weak production period. Speaking to Farmer’s Weekly, agricultural economist and Red Meat Producers’ Organisation CEO Dr Frikkie Maré said the sector’s performance needs to be viewed in context. Over the past two years, Q3 growth contracted sharply, falling by 19% to 28% q/q. “This year’s growth came off a very low base, so the figure appears stronger than…
South Africans ranked the cost of living as their biggest worry for 2026 in PwC’s Voice of the Consumer 2025 survey, followed by economic instability, health risks, climate change, and social inequality. PwC expands on these trends in its newly released South African Economic Outlook, which paints a sobering picture of household financial stress and declining living standards. Food affordability While headline inflation has eased, living costs remain unaffordable for many. The mismatch between incomes and essential expenses explains this. Between 2022 and 2024, disposable income grew by an average of 6,4% per year, yet food costs climbed by about 8,3% annually…
The United States has agreed a $228 million health funding deal with Rwanda, marking a shift in Washington’s approach to development support and expanding Kigali’s investment in domestic healthcare. The US State Department said the agreement is the second to be signed under President Donald Trump’s ‘America First Global Health Strategy’, following a similar arrangement with Kenya earlier this week. Announced in September, the strategy aims to promote country-led health systems and reduce reliance on overseas assistance. The State Department said the Rwanda partnership sets out ‘a comprehensive vision to save lives, strengthen Rwanda’s health system,’ while contributing to US national…
Lagos State is set to create a new regulatory agency to monitor private healthcare facilities, officials announced, in a move aimed at improving patient safety and addressing gaps in the state’s existing oversight system. The announcement was made by the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mudasiru Obasa, at a Gala and Awards ceremony hosted by the state chapter of the Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners on Saturday. Obasa said the decision reflects growing concerns about the standards of care in some private hospitals, which serve a significant portion of the state’s more than 20 million residents. “We…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has seized more than 7.6 million pills of tramadol and over 76,273.4 kilograms of various strains of cannabis, including Colorado, Loud and Skunk, in a series of intelligence-led operations across the country. The agency also arrested several suspects linked to the drug trafficking networks behind the consignments. According to a statement released on Sunday by the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, 3,874,000 pills of tramadol (225mg and 100mg) and 252.2 litres of codeine syrup were recovered on December 6 from a warehouse at Oko Market, Asaba, Delta State. Similarly, he said 1.2 million tablets of…