UN official says sure of $1 billion in fresh aid for Lake Chad region
UN humanitarian chief Mark Lowcock on Monday, expressed optimism that over one billion dollars would be pledged or collected in fresh aid at a conference of donors to the drought-plagued…
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…
President Muhammadu Buhari says Lake Chad shrinking caused insurgency, socio-economic unrest
February 28, 2018 President Muhammadu Buhari says the shrinkage of Lake Chad was one of the main factors responsible for insurgency and socio-economic unrest in the Lake Chad Basin Commission…
CVR: INEC solicits stakeholders’ support in Niger
February 8, 2018 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday solicited the supp The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday solicited the support of stakeholders towards mobilising eligible…
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…