The Adamawa State Government has advised residents living in flood-prone areas to relocate to higher grounds to avoid flooding that may result in the loss of lives and property. Dr Celine Laori, Executive Secretary of the Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA), gave the warning in an interview with NAN in Yola on Tuesday. She said the recent flooding in the three Local Government Areas of Madagali, Demsa, and Numan was devastating and served as a lesson for residents in low-lying areas prone to flooding. Laori stated that the flood affected 21 communities across the three local government areas, resulting…
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The Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, NEITI, has revealed that its nationwide reconciliation and validation of revenues in the oil, gas, and mining sector will cover one hundred and ninety-eight, 198 extractive companies and government agencies. The agency said out of the 198 companies, 63 are in the oil and gas industry, meeting the materiality threshold of a minimum royalty payment of five million dollars, $5m, while 135 companies, which met the materiality threshold of six million naira, N6m are from the solid minerals industry. The Executive Secretary of NEITI, Dr Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, announced this in Abuja while addressing…
The World Health Organisation, WHO, says it needs 87.4 million dollars for more than six months to work with countries, partners and other stakeholders to contain the current outbreak of Mpox. The world health body in a statement on Tuesday said the fund would be used to implement critical activities outlined in the global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan, SPRP, released on Aug. 26. It stated that “the SPRP is a comprehensive framework developed by WHO to guide global response to Mpox, emphasizing surveillance, research, equitable access to medical countermeasures and community empowerment. “Following the declaration of a global emergency…
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ contestant Chinwe has denied reports that she is pregnant. Recall that viewers of the show and some housemates had insinuated that Chinwe was pregnant because she had claimed her period was late and was nauseous. Chinwe, who was evicted during the live show on Sunday told Beatfm that she was not pregnant. According to her, she is at a stage where she can take care of her child if she becomes pregnant. “I’m not pregnant, I am at a stage in my life where I can afford to be pregnant and give my child…
Rivers United captain, Nyima Nwagua has arrived in Saudi Arabia to complete a move to second-division side, Al Sadd-club. Nwagua was met on arrival at the airport by Alsaad’s first team supervisor, Mohammad Al-Dosari. The centre-forward will sign a one-year contract with Al Sadd club. The former Kano Pillars striker spent three years at Rivers United. Nwagua took over as the club’s captain at the start of last season following Austine Festus’ retirement from football. He won the 2019 Federation Cup with Kano Pillars and the Nigeria Premier Football League title with Rivers United in the 2021/22 season. Transfer: Nwagua…
Chelsea goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga, is currently undergoing a medical at Bournemouth after the Premier League club agreed on a loan deal with the Blues, the Sun UK reports. The move has no option or obligation to buy the Spain international. This means Kepa will link up with manager Andoni Iraola nine years after playing together at Athletic Club. Ahead of his move to Bournemouth, Kepa signed a new two-year deal with Chelsea. Kepa joined Chelsea in a £72.6 million transfer from Athletic Bilbao in 2018. The 29-year-old spent last season on loan at La Liga champions Real Madrid. Transfer: Kepa…
A human rights activist in the Niger Delta region, Israel Joe, has alleged that the human rights community in Delta State has been compromised. He said this in a chat with Our Correspondent in Warri. He said, “The human rights community in Delta State is experiencing the highest form of compromise,” he said. “We now have too many hungry activists who only advocate for their stomachs and not the rights of the people. “For instance, cases of rapes and defilements are being covered by acclaimed activists in the state.” While noting that cases of Police extortion are being tackled by…
Popular Nigerian actress, Seyi Edun has disclosed that she passed out over the weekend. The actress made this known in an Instagram post while appreciating God for saving her life. Captioning her picture, Seyi shared the details of the incident and how she was rushed to the hospital. “Father Lord, I thank you for good health, for sparing my life, for keeping me for my family and loved ones. “I passed out over the weekend, was rushed to the hospital on Friday night, and admitted until Sunday afternoon. God, I’m grateful to be typing today. “If you have ever had…
Nigeria’s International Oil Company, Chevron said it backs Nigeria’s local content development by employing Nigerians and contracts worth an average estimate of over $1 billion. Esimaje Brikinn, General Manager of Policy Government and Public Affairs, Chevron Nigeria, disclosed this on Tuesday in his speech at a one-day capacity training for Journalists in Abuja. This follows recent criticisms that IOCs were abusing the expatriate quota system in Nigeria. Represented by the company’s Manager of Communications, Victor Anyaegbudike, Brikinn stressed that it is committed to advancing human development in Nigeria. The IOC noted that through investments in gathering and processing of associated…
The Coalition of Northern Groups, Students Wing, have expressed concern over the high rate of insecurity in higher institutions. The students noted that following the insecurity in the campuses, kidnapping and banditry attacks on campuses are now perceived as the new normal, with students suffering from psychological disorders and kidnapping anxiety. Addressing newsmen on Tuesday in Kaduna, the National Coordinator of the group, Hassan Adamu, said, “The act has increased student’s anxiety, leading to the withdrawal of female students from schools and poor academic performance. ”The Academic Staff Union of the University has issued a notice of warning strike, as…