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Lagdo Dam: FG to build five buffer dams
The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), has proposed to build five buffer dams to contain incessant floodings which often arise from the release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. NIHSA Director of Operations and Hydrology, Femi Bejide, disclosed this on Channels Television on Thursday. The Agency also warned Nigerians resident in floodplains to relocate…
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Flooding: FG urges Nigerians living around River Banks to relocate
The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), has advised Nigerians living around river banks along the River Benue Basin to quickly move to safer grounds. A statement issued by the Agency on Thursday, warned that water on the River Benue has reached the flooding level due to increased rainfall. The NIHSA Director General, Umar Mohammed also urged…
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Lawyer faults Agbakogba on EFCC’s legal status
…Says ‘Your position based on legal sophistry than substance’ A lawyer and former member of the House of Representatives, Kayode Oladele, has faulted the position of the former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) on the legal status of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Oladele described it as “legal sophistry “ His response…
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Over 1 billion people in abject poverty- UNDP Report
…India, Congo DR, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Nigeria account for nearly half More than one billion people are living in acute poverty across the globe, a UN Development Programme report said on Thursday. UNDP said children accounted for over half of those affected. The paper published with the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) highlighted that poverty rates were three times…
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MTN launches 5G digital experience centre in Abuja
MTN Nigeria has unveiled a fully digitized experience centre in Abuja, driven by advanced 5G technology. This innovative facility aims to enhance customer experience by providing a range of digital services and solutions, showcasing the company’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to meet the growing demands of its users in the region. Speaking during the unveiling ceremony at its Regional…
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Power grids in regions will end incessant collapse- Adelabu
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Wednesday said there is a need to have power grids in different regions or states to put an end to incessant grid collapses. The minister stated this when he unveiled Hexing Livoltek, an electricity meter manufacturing company in the Lekki area of Lagos State. Adelabu also said grid collapses are almost inevitable in…
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U-17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria beat New Zealand 4-1 to set tone for campaign
Nigeria mauled New Zealand 1-4 on Wednesday to set the tone for their campaign at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The ruthless Flamingos ran riot in the first half, scoring thrice to take a huge leap into the next phase of the competition in the Dominican Republic. Shakira Moshood scored the first goal in the first two minutes of…
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Drug War: NDLEA tightening noose on drug barons, cartels, says Marwa
…Inaugurates marine facility as UK Govt justifies support for NDLEA The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has said the bolstered capacity of the anti-narcotic body within the maritime space will further tighten the noose on drug barons and cartels with the volume of recent arrests and seizures of illicit…
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CAF shortlists Lookman, Boniface, Diaz for player of the Year Award
By Tosin Omojola The Confederation of African Football(CAF) has officially announced the final three man shortlist for the prestigious CAF player of the year award. Before the final showpiece in Marrakesh, the initial ten-man shortlist for the award have been reduced to three. The shortlisted players for the individual award made the prestigious list due to their superb performances for…
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BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu increases Lagos minimum wage to N85,000
By Adeola Ogunrinde The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved N85,000 as minimum wage for civil servants in the state, as part of measures to ensure better welfare for them. Sanwo-Olu’s approval of N85,000 monthly wage for Lagos workers was in line with the federal government’s approval of N70,000 as minimum wage in Nigeria. The governor disclosed this…
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