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MSF has treated 300,000 malnourished children across seven Nigerian states. In Kebbi, they operate with 400 beds and have managed 6,434 patients this year. Despite challenges like security issues and poor sanitation, MSF remains committed to combating malnutrition, providing free medical services and donating boreholes for clean water.
By Emamuzo Iboma In a decisive step to combat land degradation, 39 land restoration projects led by grassroots organisations have been awarded USD 395,000 through the inaugural Small Grants Programme of the G20 Global Land Initiative (GLI), a flagship initiative of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). The selected projects, drawn from 22 countries,…
Lagos Court Jails Man Three Months for Hawking New Naira Notes The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of one Hammed Saka to three months imprisonment for hawking new Naira notes. He was jailed by Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court sitting…
By Barikui Felix The recent commissioning of projects by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sparked strong reactions, particularly from the Ogoni people in Rivers State, who have accused the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, of misrepresenting the status of one of the key infrastructure projects. KAGOTE, the apex socio-cultural organization of the Ogoni ethnic group,…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has informed the general public of important guidelines on the access to the self-service modification portal of the National Identification Number (NIN). The Commission in a statement by its spokesman, Dr. Kayode Adegoke on Thursday asked that applicants for the NIN Data Modification should note that for the Single…
Prince Woke Hundreds of persons from Wiiyaakara community in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers state on Thursday, May 1, 2025 took their protest against activities of herdsmen to Bori Police Division in the LGA. The protesters who arrived the station at about 8:30am lamented alleged destruction of their farmlands and source of livelihood by…
Planned Protest: LASG Urges Adherence To Court Judgement on Designated Protest Locations Emamuzo Iboma The attention of the Lagos State Government has been drawn to the reports circulating in the media regarding planned protests scheduled for today, April 7, 2025. While the State Government acknowledges the fundamental rights of citizens to association and assembly to…
By: Barikui Felix Angered by the increasing attacks by suspected herdsmen on Ogoni communities in Rivers State, a group of concerned Ogonis, led by Comrade Imeabe Saviour Oscar, has announced plans to mobilise residents for a mass protest against the ongoing violence. The protest is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at…
NSCDC Arrests 17 Vandals for Attacks on Pipelines in Niger Delta The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 17 suspected vandals for their alleged role in the killing of an officer of the corps during an operation in the Niger Delta. A statement by the spokesman of the corps, Afolabi Babawale, on…
The Super Eagles will take on Mozambique in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in their hunt for a fourth continental title. Nigeria defeated Uganda 3-1 on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record in the group stage of the 2025 continental showpiece after victories against Tanzania and Tunisia. While Coach…