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Sodiq Ojuroungbe The Ogun State government has issued a flood alert to residents of the State to be vigilant and careful of their environment as one of the major flood-prone areas in Nigeria, according to classification made available by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency. The Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, who stated this at a news conference on Thursday in Abeokuta, said the flood alert was part of the ministry’s adaptation and mitigation strategies to enlighten the citizens of the State of the vulnerability of various settlements and communities around the State. He said annually,…

The Edo Anti-Kidnapping Task Force has demolished a property in Uromi, Esan North Local Government Area, belonging to Odianosen Oboh, due to his involvement in kidnapping activities in Edo Central. A statement issued on Thursday in Benin by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to the Edo Governor, confirmed that the demolition followed Oboh’s arrest and confession to his role in multiple kidnappings. Itua in the statement said Oboh allegedly admitted that he had recently received N800,000 from a kidnapping operation. “My name is Odianosen Oboh. This house was built by my father, but I completed it. I joined my…

Rwanda assistant coach Eric Nshimiyimana has dismissed any pressure on his team ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria,  Soccernet.ng reports. The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations champions are aiming to secure all points to steer hope for their World Cup ticket. But the coach has insisted that the Super Eagles will leave Kigali empty-handed. Nigeria’s dismal start in the World Cup qualifying campaign has secured just three points for them in four games, putting them in fifth place in the group standings. What Did Rwanda Coach Say Ahead Of Super Eagles Game? Speaking ahead of the…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday ordered priority treatment of persons injured in Wednesday’s tanker explosion at various medical facilities in Abuja. He also directed a thorough investigation into the incident that resulted in multiple accidents and loss of lives in Karu, Abuja. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, revealed the directive in a statement he signed Thursday titled, ‘President Tinubu directs investigation into tanker explosion in Karu, sympathises with victims.’ Late on Wednesday night, a tragic tanker explosion rocked the Karu area of Abuja, leading to multiple accidents and the loss of several lives. Preliminary reports…

The Chief Executive and Programme Director of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), Michael Oluwagbemi, has called for increased road safety awareness following a tragic accident at Karu Bridge, Abuja. Oluwagbemi, who visited the accident site on Thursday, accompanied by officials from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), who are conducting independent investigations into the incident. He extended his condolences to the victims and their families while stressing the need for improved safety measures in Nigeria’s transport sector. Speaking at the scene, he emphasised the importance of stricter…

A group identified as The Progressives Frontliners (TPF) on Thursday urged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun to convene an urgent meeting to address the zoning of the party’s gubernatorial ticket ahead of the 2026 governorship poll. The group also expressed optimism that zoning the party’s gubernatorial ticket to Osun West Senatorial District would guarantee APC’s chances of reclaiming power and address the incessant clamour for justice and fairness among the rank and file of the opposition. Addressing members of TPF during a rally tagged “Ramadan Appeal Osun 2026: West Lokan,” held in Osogbo, the…

The Coalition of Opposition Political Leaders led by former Vice President Atiku; former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai; former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachair Lawal, and some leaders of the Labour Party (LP) have rejected the introduction of a state of emergency in Rivers State. President Bola Tinubu had on Tuesday declared a statement of emergency in Rivers State following the political crisis in the oil-rich state. He also suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara; his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and the members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months. But during a briefing in Abuja…

The South-South Elders Forum has expressed worry over the disappearance of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara after President Bola Tinubu removed him from office on March 18, 2025. The coordinator of the forum and Niger Delta activist, Anabs Sara-Igbe, on Thursday claimed that they have not heard from nor seen the governor since the suspension. Sara-Igbe noted that efforts to reach the governor have proved abortive, as they have not been able to communicate with him. Recall that on Tuesday, March 18, President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following the unabated political crisis, leading to the…

Former Real Madrid midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has warned the Super Eagles that a loss or draw aginst Rwanda could be detrimental to their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles are looking to get their push for a place in next year’s FIFA World Cup back on track when they take on Rwanda in their fifth game of Group C. Recall that Nigeria currently sit fifth with three points from their first four games, and they desperately need to start stacking up wins if they do not want to miss a second consecutive…

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has assured corps members that the new monthly allowance of N77,000 will be implemented starting in March 2025. The DG gave the assurance during an interactive session with corps members at the Wuse and Garki NYSC Zonal Offices in Abuja while reaffirming the commitment of both the NYSC and the Federal Government to the welfare of corps members. The development comes months after the NYSC announced the proposed increament of the allowance from N33,000 to N77,000, in line with the new Minimum Wage of N70,000 approved by…