•Sanwo-Olu More buildings will be demolished to allow for proper cleanup of the Dosumu market, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said today, Thursday, April 11. He spoke when he visited the scene with some members of the State Executive Council, reports The Nation. The governor had earlier ordered a stop of commercial activities in all markets in [&...
•Bugaje Some leaders and stakeholders of the South-South yesterday berated former presidential aide, Dr Usman Bugaje, over his remarks that the North owned 78 per cent of crude oil in Nigeria. Dr. Bugaje in a recent interview with this paper, contended that because the north owned 78 per cent of the country’s landmass, the mileage […]...
As Muslims prepare to celebrate the joyous occasion of Sallah festival, the atmosphere in Kaduna State becomes infused with excitement and festivity, reports Vanguard. Gamji Park One of the hallmark traditions of Sallah in Kaduna is the gathering of families and friends at Gamji Park, nestled in the heart of the state capital. This [&he...
Rainstorm has wreaked havoc in the Iyara community, headquarters of Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, destroying hundreds of houses and rendering 1000 persons homeless. The incident occurred on Monday, according to locals, who added that many affected families are now seeking refuge with neighbours, relatives, or friends, reports Dail...
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has issued a weather prediction alert, warning of the likelihood of heat stress and thunderstorms across various parts of the country today. The agency made the predictions in its Weather Report released in Abuja today, reports Saturday PUNCH. According to NiMet, the heat index over Nigeria is expected to soa...
•The protesters Residents and property owners in the highbrow Guzape District of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concern over the indiscriminate blast of rocks in the area by a firm, Gilmor Construction Limited. The residents and property owners, who suspected that the firm has the backing of the FCT Administration, are appe...
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and sunshine across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released yesterday in Abuja predicted a sunny atmosphere over the northern region throughout the forecast period today. The agency envisaged isolated thunderstorms over parts of Kebbi, Zamfara and Kaduna during the af...
Officials of the Lagos State Task Force have removed squatters along the newly commissioned Red Line rail in the Fagba area of the state. They also impounded approximately 425 commercial motorcycles whose owners were using restricted routes in the vicinity, reports Daily Trust. As part of the operation, several shanties used by beggars and woo...
The Osun State Government has concluded plans to commence planting of over 100,000 trees to tackle challenges related to climate change. Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Mayowa Adejoorin, made this known while speaking with reporters in his office, saying that Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the planting of over 100,000 tree ...
•Rubble As Nigerians battle with housing deficits, slum settlements have been an alternative option for low-income earners. Dayo Oyewo in this report writes about the forceful eviction of residents of the Mosafejo community in the Oworonshoki area of Lagos State and the inhumane living conditions they have been subjected to thereafter On Thurs...

