Flood disaster: WHO steps up disease prevention efforts in Nigeria
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it is stepping up efforts to provide life-saving assistance, especially basic medical care to flood victims in Nigeria to prevent disastrous epidemics. At…
Agency raises flood alert for Kebbi, Niger,and other states
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has warned Nigerians living by the banks of River Niger and its floodplains to immediately relocate over possible flooding. The agency gave the warning…
Court adjourns Senator Dino Melaye’s case until Aug. 9
July 26, 2018 A Senior Magistrate Court in Kogi has adjourned the trial of Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West Senatorial District and two others in the case illegal possession…
How Senator Melaye landed in hospital to beat detention
After the Senate mace drama, Abuja has offered yet another drama as the senator representing Kogi west senatorial district, Dino Melaye, who was being taken to Lokoja in Kogi State…
Herdsmen/Farmers clashes: Army to conduct special exercise in Benue, 5 other states
February 7, 2018 The Nigerian Army said on Wednesday that it would conduct a special exercise tagged: “Ayem Akpatuma’’ – `Cat Race’ to tackle recurring herdsmen/farmers clashes and criminal activities…
Independent marketers to begin construction of $3bn refineries in Kogi, Bayelsa
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) is set to commence work on its proposed $3 billion (N1.08 trillion) refinery in two states. The National President of the association,…