NEMA recommends contingency plans for states to tackle flooding
The National Emergency Management Agency has recommended contingency plans for states of the federation to address the challenges of flooding and other disasters. The agency’s Head of Operations for Abia…
NGO rallies support for women, children, others in marginalised communities
Non-governmental organisation, the Centre for Development, Health and Rights, has unveiled its mission to champion the rights and well-being of rural women, children, and Persons with Disabilities through advocacy in…
Barcelona thrash Daegu 5-0 in pre-season friendly
Barcelona, on Monday, ended their Asia tour with a big win, delivering a dominant performance and defeating South Korean side, Daegu FC, 5-0 in a preseason friendly encounter. The Spanish…
Abbas, Kalu congratulate D’Tigress over FIBA Afrobasket win
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu have congratulated Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for beating Mali at the final of the…
Petrol nears N900/litre as OPEC+ plans oil production hike
The pump price of petrol may hit N900 per litre this week if the price of crude oil continues to hover around $70 per barrel. This was even as OPEC+,…
US tariff: Insurance sector urged to strengthen risk management
Nigeria’s insurance sector has been urged to strengthen its risk management strategies and product offerings as the United States imposes a 15 per cent tariff on Nigerian exports, effective August…
No Contract Awarded for Baro Port Project – FG
The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has denied reports that Minister Adegboyega Oyetola awarded a multibillion-naira contract for the Baro Inland Port project. In a statement on Sunday,…
INEC Warns Against Double Voter Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged Nigerians to avoid engaging in multiple voter registrations, warning that the act constitutes an offence under the law. Speaking to journalists in…
Presidency Dismisses Obi’s One-Term Pledge, Calls Historical References Misleading
The Presidency has criticized former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his recent one-term pledge, describing his use of historical figures as misleading. Obi, in a post on Sunday…
27-Year-Old Suspected Kidnapper Killed in Akwa Ibom Gun Battle
A 27-year-old suspected kidnapper, John Ubong Akpan, was fatally shot by operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command during a gun duel in Ikot Umiang village, Mkpat Enin Local…
