Dozens of farmers from at least 82 communities in Mokwa and Mashegu local government areas (LGAs) of Niger State are counting their losses at internally displaced persons (IDP) camps and other safer areas following flooding that displaced them from their homes. Witnesses and authorities said the latest incidents in Mokwa and Mashegu were recorded on Monday and Tuesday due to …

In a significant step towards fostering peace and stability, Goska and Dangoma communities in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State signed a peace pact in Dangoma. This event was highlighted by the handover of an Integrated Protective Safe Space Center, a project spearheaded by Global Peace Development (GPD) with support from International Alert. Mr. Ebruke Onajite Esike, the Executive …

The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 82 Division of Nigeria Army, Major General Taiwo Dada, has called on leaders, stakeholders and indigenes of Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State to return home and take possession of their communities, rescued by joint operation of the Nigerian security agencies. The GOC made the call during his visit to the theatre of operation …

Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Christopher Musa has charged field commanders to strengthen inter-service synergy and maintain cordial relationships with host communities in order to defeat terrorists and other criminal elements. He said the trust and support of host communities remained critical to the success of internal security operations. The CDS who stated this during the closing ceremony of the …

The Jigawa State Government has distributed canoes and other embankment materials to communities mostly hit by the flood. Governor Umar Namadi stated this at the official flag-off of the distribution exercise held on Wednesday in Ringim Local Government Area. He said the move is part of the state government’s efforts to mitigate the incessant flooding and canoe accidents that have …

To help tackle the challenge of potable water in the Ewutuntun and Mafoluku communities of Lagos, the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) has inaugurated borehole projects in two schools in the communities. According to a statement from the company, it also provided power-generating sets to power the boreholes. The first project, which is located at State Primary School, Ewutuntun, will …

The Obeagu and Ndiagu Amechi-Uwani Awkunanaw communities in Enugu South Local Government Area of Enugu State, have pleaded with the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA) to shelve its planned demolition of over 200 houses in Enugu Lifestyle and Golf City, otherwise known as Centenary City. ECTDA had issued last notice for demolition of the houses in the estate after …

The Prime Minister of Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU), Ambassador John Chukwudi Metchie, has commended the state Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, and the Chairman of Anambra East Local Government Area, Dr. Anselm C. Onuorah for the rapid development taking place across the state, especially Anambra East Local Government. Chief Metchie who is also the African Director, International …

The 4,325 Community Development Associations (CDAs) and the 57 Community Development Councils (CDCs) in Lagos State on Thursday announced their endorsement for the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The grassroots groups also pitched their tent with the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as the “most progressive contender”. Sanwo-Olu received the endorsement instruments at …