…aware and conscious of the environment,” she said. She commended residents of the community for actively participating in the exercise despite the flooding challenges currently being experienced in parts of the state. “People are making a conscious effort to remove debris as much as possible. It’s a work in progress. W…
…inadequate healthcare facilities to youth unemployment and slow project execution. Community leaders and civil society organisations say the anniversary presents an opportunity not only for celebration but also for accountability. Political analysts note that local governments remain the closest tier of government to t…
…turning the chamber into a theatre.” The reward would be something more valuable than immunity from eviction, the restoration of public confidence. The punishment for failure would probably be another viral moment. But unlike an actual reality show, the consequences here are very real. The Senate is not a television ho…
…the suspect reportedly claimed he operates an internet service business in his community and that the communication equipment was meant for that purpose. However, security sources said the circumstances surrounding his movement and possession of the devices raised operational concerns, prompting the troops to hand him…
…prompt treatment, strict infection prevention and control measures, and sustained community awareness to reduce transmission and prevent further deaths from Lassa fever. NAN
…the pitch? The players, the referees and the coaches and here they don’t have the opportunity to manage their own affairs, while those that are not active are the people calling the shots. That is why we are having this problem.” He continued, “out of 44 voting rights, the FAs get 36, with FCT it becomes 37. So, how ca…
A grieving mother of seven, Mrs Mercy Edu, from Ikot Anwatim community, Calabar, Cross River State, shares with EMEM JULIUS how she lost four children to a landslide caused by hours of heavy rainfall Could you introduce yourself? My name is Mrs Mercy Edu. I live in the Ikot Anwatim community in Calabar, Cross River Sta…
…came from my personal funds because I wanted to give back to my university and the community, and create opportunities for young people. I realised that some Nigerians simply like making things difficult for others. We had prepared for the marathon, which was scheduled to take place on a Sunday. Then on Friday, I recei…
…claimed she was neither invited to appear before a disciplinary panel nor given an opportunity to respond to any allegation against her before being handed the termination letter. “That is why I believe they couldn’t set up a panel. If I had done anything wrong, they would have constituted a panel. No panel was set up.…
…us and hear him out, as he said he wants to be heard, so that he will have the opportunity to prove all these allegations."Ndume argued the issue deserved serious government attention given its national security dimensions, noting that internationally listed terrorist groups were involved.Why Ndume's relations with Kai…
…Government Area of the state. The intervention has commenced with the formation of Community Interest Groups (CIGs) for the implementation of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) and Farmer-Led Irrigation Development (FLID) interventions. Leading the KWACReSAL delegation to the community, the State Project Coordinator, Alha…
…at Chidimma Adetshina outside the Cape Town court,” Olunloyo said. “We use this opportunity to stress that the matter is before the courts and everyone must allow the legal system to determine her immigration status without interference or intimidation.” The NUSA spokesperson said citizens of both South Africa and Nige…
…of the four quarters of Nnewi in Anambra State, is threatening to withdraw from the community’s umbrella body over the tenure of the Mayor of Nnewi North Local Government Area. Speaking in an interview in Nnewi, Osumuo described the reported threat as unfounded and reiterated that, under the community’s zoning arrangem…
…Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was approached but declined the opportunity before officials turned their attention to Pirlo.Pirlo is expected to replace former AC Milan teammate Gennaro Gattuso, whose tenure came to an end after Italy's unsuccessful qualification campaign.A decorated career for PirloWidel…
…chief imam of Shonga, died on Thursday, July 9, 2026.Shonga is a historic Nupe community in Edu local government area (LGA) of Kwara state, situated along the River Niger.The news of the religious leader's passing drew reactions from Muslim faithful and community leaders, including Mohammed Baba Ibrahim, popularly know…
…highly addictive narcotics, the defendant demonstrated a clear disregard for their community and endangered countless residents who should have been able to trust their pharmacist," said FBI Co-Deputy Director Christopher Raia. "The opioid epidemic continues to plague our nation, which is why the FBI, along with our pa…
…fishermen have gone missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Opu-Okumbiri community in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Residents of the community identified the missing fishermen as Elder Sunday Sample Timothy and his assistant, Mr Avarada. A community leader, Chief Saturday Akimi-Omunhuo, said…
…us and hear him out as he said he wants to be heard, so that he will have the opportunity to prove all these his allegations. “And the government should take this matter very seriously because it borders on national security. It’s very dangerous. This has to do with international security because ISWAP and all these te…
…in 2025 by strengthening the frontline child protection workforce, expanding community child protection structures, supporting nearly 120,000 children with protection services, accelerating birth registration and enabling more than 1,000 children to leave detention through diversion and other non-custodial measures. De…
…country’s biggest sources of foreign exchange, while its membership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) allows Gambian citizens to move freely across much of West Africa for work, trade and residence. Although visa restrictions remain for many developed countries, the passport continues to offer m…
…called on all party members and stakeholders “to see the judgment as a call to greater unity and to support the governor as he continued to implement his agenda for shared prosperity”. The case, instituted by an APC governorship aspirant, Abimbola Olawunmi, challenged the outcome of the party’s governorship primary tha…
…to such a grave allegation, former President Obasanjo has denied Nigerians the opportunity of hearing the other side of the story."The late Rt Hon Ghali Na'Abba cannot now defend his own integrity or respond to the allegation that he accepted a bribe. It is unfair to his memory and contrary to our cultural values to co…
…within the hospital, while reaffirming its commitment to merit, excellence and national unity. Meanwhile, the hospital management also disowned the protesters, describing them as “hoodlums and meddlesome interlopers” whose actions were aimed at disrupting peace in the facility. The hospital’s Labour Desk Officer, Hogan…
…World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, as an example of what unity could achieve. “The last World Cup was a great lesson in diversity and camaraderie. The celebration of one item, soccer, in the United States. “I believe that changed even the perception of Trump himself. He said next time it…
…increase in the number of participating nations and matches “provides the perfect opportunity to see this glass ceiling shattered and a new goalscoring record established.” The expanded tournament is therefore expected to provide more than just a new competitive format, with several longstanding records potentially set…