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Over 95 million Nigerians lack sanitation services, according to UNICEF. 48 million practice open defecation, while 70% of schools and 88% of health facilities lack basic sanitation. The government’s declining commitment to sanitation funding hampers progress, with a ₦168.75 billion annual need...
Seven NSCDC officers are missing after a Boko Haram ambush in Kaduna. The attack took place while the officers were on a mission to inspect the national grid installation. Despite neutralizing over 50 insurgents, seven officers remain unaccounted for, and an urgent search is ongoing. Seven...
The Nigerian Army is investigating officers involved in the alleged assault of a couple in Abuja after a video went viral. Soldiers reportedly beat the man and detained the couple for unlawfully overtaking their convoy. The Acting Chief of Army Staff ordered an immediate probe into the incident...
The Federal Government lifts restrictions on NYSC members' postings to private sector companies, including banks and oil firms, effective from the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Orientation. This policy aims to provide corps members with relevant experience and align with President Tinubu's strategy to combat...
Enugu’s Igbo-Etiti LGA Chairman, Dr. Eric Odo, defends appointing SSAs for yam, pepper, and garden egg. He emphasizes leveraging the region's agricultural strengths to boost local production, exports, and economic growth. Odo calls for public support, dismissing criticism as opposition tactics...
The recent appointments of two Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) on agriculture by the Chairman of Igbo Etiti Local Government, Enugu State, Dr. Eric Ogbonna Odo, has sparked outrage. Appointees, specializing in yam, garden egg, and pepper, face criticism and mockery on social media, with calls...
Four Nigerian students have been sentenced to prison in the UK for their involvement in a violent street altercation in Leicester. The fight, which involved knives and a baseball bat, left an 18-year-old with stab wounds. The students received sentences ranging from two to seven years. Four...
MC Oluomo, the recently removed National President of NURTW, faces a court ruling that upheld his rival as president. A viral video of his belongings being removed from the NURTW office in Lagos has sparked widespread debate, with some speculating about political maneuvering and relocation to...
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah's body arrives at the National Assembly for a valedictory session. The late senator, who represented Anambra South, passed away in July 2024. A somber ceremony is taking place at the National Assembly Complex as lawmakers honor his memory and contributions to Nigerian...
A viral video showing the Nigerian Army brutalizing two citizens has sparked outrage on social media. Shared by Oseni Rufai, the video highlights lawlessness within Nigeria's security forces. Nigerians criticize the military, police, and customs for misconduct, demanding accountability and...
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