The Lagos State Government on Tuesday read the riot act to all residents of the state who brazenly defy and disobey environmental laws, saying henceforth, the full force of the law would be brought to bear on them. Speaking during…
NNPC Ltd Alerts Nigerians, Denounces Deepfake Video Endorsing Fake Investment Scheme
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has formally disclaimed a deceptive video circulating online which falsely claims the company is promoting a poverty alleviation and investment scheme. In a statement issued by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi…
Federal Government Establishes Forest Guards to Reclaim National Forests
In a bold move to strengthen national security and reclaim Nigeria’s forest reserves from criminal elements, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a specialized Forest Guard Unit and the immediate commencement of its recruitment. The initiative targets…
NCS Refutes Claims of Distributing Contaminated Rice Seized in Seme
By Raji Rasak The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has dismissed the allegation of releasing poisoned rice seized from smugglers, which had reportedly resulted in multiple deaths in the town. The spokesman for the command,…
Guterres Alarmed by Israeli Plans to Expand Gaza Ground Offensive
© UNICEF/Eyad El Baba: A girl stands amidst the rubble of her destroyed home in Rafah, Gaza. The UN Secretary-General is alarmed by reports of Israeli plans to expand ground operations and prolong its military presence in Gaza, a…
AFDB Approves $19.85M Grant for Crisis Response in Sudan
African Development Bank approves $19.85 million grant for crisis response to the most vulnerable in Sudan’s conflict areas. The project will benefit 1.5 million Sudanese, or 265,000 households, of which a majority are led by women The Board of Directors…
World Food Programme (WFP) Warns of Rising Hunger and Malnutrition in Ethiopia as Humanitarian Needs Outpace Resources
The organization’s life-saving response has been severely hampered by critical funding shortfalls as 3.6 million of the most vulnerable are at imminent risk of losing food assistance Hunger and malnutrition are on the rise in Ethiopia as ongoing conflict, regional…
Pipeline Protection: Security Agencies Begin Engagement With Rivers Communities
Security agencies have initiated discussions with Rivers communities to safeguard pipelines and other critical national assets located within their domains, an official has said. The Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this in a statement issued by the command’s Spokesperson,…
Gas Attack at Hamburg’s Famed Miniature World Attraction Injures 46
By Bernhard Sprengel, dpa An unidentified individual released irritant gas on Saturday at the Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the northern German city and considered the largest model train exhibition in the world.…
Gaza: Guterres Calls on Israel to Ensure Life-saving Aid Reaches Civilians
With no aid allowed into Gaza for more than a month, the UN Secretary-General appealed on Tuesday for guaranteed humanitarian access to the enclave. Speaking to journalists at UN Headquarters, António Guterres also repeated his call for a renewed ceasefire…
