NPMA appeals to Nigerian govt for compensation after Lagos market fire
Traders under the Ndigboamaka Progressive Markets Association (NPMA), representing 58 Lagos markets, have appealed to the Federal Government for urgent support after a fire destroyed shops at Great Nigeria House, Balogun Market, on December 24, 2025. The blaze and subsequent demolition left many traders without livelihoods. In a letter signed by NPMA President Chinedu Ukatu, […]
Account For ₦50 Billion Ibadan Explosion Relief, Oyo APC Tells Makinde
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has asked Governor Seyi Makinde to explain how an alleged ₦50 billion relief fund meant for victims of the 2024 Ibadan explosion was handled. The party says residents deserve to know whether such funds were received and how they were spent. The demand follows public claims that […]
Afghanistan earthquake kills 622 with more than 1,500 injured
A strong earthquake has struck Afghanistan, killing more than 600 people and injuring over 1,500. Rescue teams used helicopters to lift survivors from collapsed buildings while searching remote villages for anyone trapped under the rubble. The 6.0-magnitude quake hit the eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar, destroying homes and wiping out three villages in Kunar. […]
Tinubu to inaugurate national disaster relief fund committee
President Bola Tinubu will officially launch the National Disaster Relief Fund Committee on Tuesday. The event will take place at the Council Chambers of the State House. The committee will be led by Tony Elumelu, who is the Chairman of Heirs Holdings. The group’s main goal is to set up a solid system that helps […]
Governor Zulum Appoints EFCC, ICPC, DSS, and Others to Oversee Borno Flood Relief Funds
In response to the worst flood Borno State has witnessed in over 30 years, Governor Babagana Zulum has established a high-level committee to ensure proper management and distribution of relief funds and aid. The flood, triggered by heavy rains that caused the Alau Dam to overflow, has left over 414,000 people displaced and resulted in […]
Zaria Residents Appeal for Aid After Flood Destroys Cemetery
In Chikaji, a town in Kaduna State’s Sabon-Gari Local Government Area, residents are grappling with the aftermath of a severe flood that hit their community on Monday. The torrential rain, which lasted from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m., caused extensive damage, washing away homes, property, and even parts of a local cemetery. According to Alhaji […]