Sokoto State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to address the causes of banditry and other security challenges in the state. In an interview on some of the security challenges being faced by the state, Special Adviser to the State Governor on Security Matters, Col. Ahmed Usman (rtd.) said: “Our government is willing and fully committed to addressing the causes of …

The Ondo State Government has inaugurated the steering committee for World Bank Immunisation Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services also known as the IMPACT project. The project was said to be part of the efforts to eradicate malaria among residents, particularly the children. During the inauguration of the steering committee on Monday, at the state Ministry …

Many residents of Omoku Town in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, have fled their homes, following panic that a pipeline that ruptured in the area Friday might burst into flames. It was gathered that there was leakage on a gas pipeline in Omoku town beside Grace Orphanage Home, off Egbada Road in Omoku main town reportedly operated by …

Kano State continued to remain calm on Thursday as residents of the ancient city complied with the 24-hour curfew imposed on the state by the government. This is coming after the Kano State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal declared the immediate-past Deputy Governor of the State, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the March …

The Lagos State Government has warned residents to avoid crossing the track of the Blue Rail line as it is set to start full commercial operations on Monday (tomorrow). The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Mr. Gboyega Akosile gave the warning on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday, adding that citizens should instead use the overhead …

Residents of no fewer than seven communities in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State are groaning over incessant power blackout which has affected the area for more than 18 months. The affected communities included Oke-Oyi, the headquarters of Ilorin East local council, Agbeyangi, Oke-Ose, Panada, Badi, Adelu and Oloro in the council area. According to the chairman of …

Edo State Government has urged residents in the lowlands to relocate to higher plains as flooding is expected due to water that will be released by authorities of Lagdo dam in Cameroon. The Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Mr. Chris Nehikhare said on Monday that the water released from Cameroun would go into River Benue which would lead to flooding. …

The Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, issued a fresh flood alert to residents of some parts of the state to be wary of heavy rainfall during the week spanning 14 to 18 August. In a statement, the Permanent Secretary in the Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources, Mr. Lekan Shodeinde advised residents of Apapa, Badagry, Eti Osa, Ikeja, Ikorodu, …

The Committee of Baales and residents of Ibeju Lekki in Lagos State at the weekend commended the management of Dangote Refinery on its social responsibility initiatives. They expressed appreciation to the company for providing vital infrastructure for their communities, repairing all the entrance roads of the 15 host communities by grading, sand filling, and applying stone base and now community …

The residents of Utagba-Uno in Ndokwa-West Local Government Area of Delta State have urged the state’s Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme to prioritise infrastructure among other indices of development. According to a statement on Friday, the leader of a 21-man delegation, Rear Admiral Mike Onah (rtd.) made the call during a courtesy visit at the government house, in Asaba. In …