2025 Budget: Proposed N40bn loan deduction dangerous to water sustainability – Senate
The Nigerian Senate has raised serious concerns about the proposed N40 billion loan deduction in the 2025 budget, warning that it could severely affect the Ministry of Water Resources’ ability to provide clean water to the citizens. This deduction, as outlined in the 2025 budget proposal, is seen as a major obstacle to the Ministry’s […]
Armed Forces Remembrances Day: Gov Lawal promises enhanced welfare for fallen heroes’ families
Every year on January 15, Nigeria observes Armed Forces Remembrance Day to honor soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the country. This year, Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the families of these brave individuals. The event, held at the trade fair complex in Gusau, highlighted the governor’s dedication. He […]
EPL: Arteta reacts as Arsenal defeat Tottenham to go four points behind Liverpool
Arsenal delivered a determined performance to beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 on Wednesday night. The win moves the Gunners to second place in the Premier League table, narrowing the gap to Liverpool to just four points, though Liverpool has a game in hand. The match started with Tottenham’s Heung-Min Son scoring against the run of play. […]
Terrorists ambush troops in Borno, soldiers, civilians missing
Borno State has been struck by another tragedy as Boko Haram terrorists ambushed Nigerian troops and civilians in Baga, near Lake Chad. The incident, which occurred during a recovery mission, has left several people missing and many feared dead. Nigerian soldiers were on a mission to recover the bodies of 40 residents killed earlier by […]
Wike revokes govs, Bamidele, Anyanwu, Nnamani, Moro, 563 others’ land
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has canceled land allocations for 568 individuals in Maitama II, Cadastral Zone A10, Abuja. This decision comes after the affected allottees failed to pay their Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) bills despite receiving a grace period. Among those affected are prominent politicians such as Bayelsa State Governor Douye […]
Demolitions: Community groans as Akwa Ibom govt sacks over 50 families
For residents of Ifa Ikot Okpon in Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, the Christmas of 2024 was marked by heartbreak. Over 50 families were unexpectedly rendered homeless after the state government demolished their houses, leaving the community in ruins and despair. The demolition affected about 100 houses, displacing 182 people. Victims claim the […]