National

The Federal Government says it is working towards a renewed target of moving about five million homes to clean cooking energy by 2030.  The Minister for State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), EKPERIKPE EKPO, who made the declaration while delivering the ministerial address and remarks at the 48th Nigeria Annual International Conference & Exhibition (NAICE) 2025,  explained that the target can only be made possible through increased investment in gas infrastructure in critical projects such as the […]

The National Economic Council (NEC) has called for the strengthening of State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs) across the 36 states of the federation, urging the Federal Ministry of Finance to release emergency funds to address impending flood effects. A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), STANLEY NKWOCHA, revealed that the council’s resolution  followed a presentation by the Director General of the National […]

President BOLA TINUBU has appointed a new Pro-Chancellor, governing council members, and principal officers of the Federal University of Environment and Technology, Koroma/Saakpenwa, Ogoni in Rivers State. The appointment, contained in a statement issued yesterday by his  media aide, BAYO ONANUGA, revealed that while Prof. DON MON BARIDAM, from the South-South, will serve as the pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Prof. CHINEDU MMOM, also from the same geo-political zone is to serve as the […]

President BOLA TINUBU has expressed sadness over the occurrence of flood and boat accident in Adamawa and Niger states. In a statement, the President extended his condolences to the families affected by the flooding in Yola, describing both incidents as heartbreaking. While commending emergency responders, including local divers, volunteers, and community leaders, for their swift action and commitment to saving lives despite limited resources, the president noted that flooding has become a global challenge worsened […]

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has condemned the bill in the Senate seeking to permanently elevate the Ooni of Ife and Sultan of Sokoto as the exclusive Co-Chairmen of the Traditional Rulers Council.  The National Publicity Secretary of the apex Igbo group, EZECHI CHUKWU said this in a statement in Enugu.  CHUKWU said the Igbo body was astonished by the rationale for such an uneven bill by the Senate with its […]