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DPR confirms 6 out of 8 sources of water contaminated in Takogi

The Department of Petroleum Resources DPR, has confirmed that water in Takogi Community at Doko in Lavun Local Government area of Niger State is contaminated and risky for…

Bello lauded for closure of nude club in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Mr. Mohammed Bello, has been lauded by Mr Olusegun Runsewe, Director General,  National Council for Arts and Culture NCAC, for the timely…

Shelter Afique estimated 4m housing unit to meet Africa’s needs yearly

Following the acute housing crisis faced in Africa, the Pan-African housing development financier, Shelter Afrique, has estimated that the African continent requires about four million housing units per…

Edo govt embarks on beekeeping for 200 youths

The Edo state government has embarked on youth training on beekeeping where no fewer of 200 youths from the state participated, which is the state’s skills development platform,…

Traffic accident claims 2 lives, injures 10 along Lagos-Ibadan expressway

Traffic accident involving a Mazda bus at Danliti Ayetoro area along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway claimed 2 lives and injured about 10 persons. Mr. Babatunde Akinbiyi, the Spokesperson, Traffic Compliance…

Oil-rich community appeal to FG over abandoned project in Delta state

In view of the alleged abandonment of the Ogidigben Central Hospital, by both the state government and oil companies operating in the Ogidigben community in Warri South West…

6 armed robbers killed, 18 informants arrested in Zamfara

No fewer than 6 armed robbers were killed, many injured, when troops of soldiers encountered and as well, engaged them in some villages in Zamfara state, while 18…

Benue Govt moves to ensure peace via imposition of curfew

As part of efforts to restore peace and ensure the security of lives and property in some part of the state, the Benue state government, on Monday imposed…

Yobe celebrates Easter without breach of peace & security

Christian faithful all over Yobe state, especially in Damaturu, on Monday have their Easter festivity peacefully without any breach of peace and security in the state. The reports…

Make public welfare a priority, Onaiyekan tells politicians

 Nigerian political leaders have been tasked to emulate Jesus Christ as well as, place the well-being of citizens and survival of the people of Nigeria above their self-interest….