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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says the death toll in the Niger boat accident has reached 30, with 58 persons rescued so far. NEMA in a statement on Thursday said rescue efforts are, however, still ongoing over the incident which happened on Tuesday in Gausawa community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. “Witnesses…
The Edo State Local Government Commission has directed the immediate suspension of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, election. The commission gave the order due to a reported bloody clash, gunshots, and violence. NewsnowNg gathered that the NULGE election, which was held simultaneously across the 18 local government areas on Wednesday, September 3,…
The troops of Operation Hadin Kai have again demonstrated resilience in the face of the adversary, neutralising 13 Boko Haram insurgents in a failed ambush/Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack on the troops’ convoy at Kareto, Borno State. The failed ambush occurred on Wednesday, 3 September 2025, while the troops were providing escort to humanitarian trucks…
The Edo State Special Security Squad in collaboration with other security agencies have arrested nine suspected cultists and recovered firearms in Iguoshodin N’ Ikpemaba, Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. The coordinator of the squad, Idemudia Noah, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday by the Chief Press Secretary to…
Residents of Ogijo, a community in Ogun State, South West Nigeria will soon enjoy a breath of fresh air as the National Environmental Standards and regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) and her partners are putting finishing touches on a plan to evacuate hazardous Used Lead-Acid (ULAB) slag from the community. The exercise was the focus of…
The United Kingdom Trade Envoy to Nigeria, Florence Eshalomi MP, has concluded a successful four-day visit to Nigeria, reinforcing the UK’s commitment to deepening bilateral trade and investment relations. The visit marked a significant step forward in the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP), with a focus on unlocking new opportunities across fintech, manufacturing…
The Gates Foundation has emphasized the need to rethink the role of Official Development Assistance (ODA) in Nigeria while calling for greater focus on maximising domestic resources. Country Director of the Foundation, Uche Amaonwu, made the call while moderating a panel at the Agenda-2025 National Health Financing Dialogue with the theme: Reimagining the Future of…
By Emamuzo Iboma The First Lady of Ekiti State, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, has pledged to ensure justice for Mrs. Modupe Alasin, a housewife reportedly murdered by her husband following a domestic altercation in Efon Alaaye. The incident, which took place in late August, saw Alasin allegedly beaten mercilessly by her husband over tardiness to the…
Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly criticized the federal government over the introduction of a 5% tax on all fossil fuel sales, set to take effect in January 2026. Speaking on his X platform Wednesday evening, Obi condemned the move, asserting that instead of alleviating Nigerians’ suffering, it further burdens them. Under the…
Stakeholders have called for collective efforts towards reducing carbon emissions to safeguard public health and the environment. Speaking at the maiden two-day World Decarbonization Summit 2025, themed “Accelerating decarbonization for a climate-secure future,” in Abuja, they also highlighted the roles of women and the media as central to climate advocacy and behavioural change, noting that…