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By Halimah Olamide Amidst growing worries over the spread of cholera in Lagos state, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has linked the outbreak to what he called “drop in sanitation at the community level.” The governor said the cholera crisis in the country would have spiralled out of control had the Lagos State Government not been proactive in controlling the spread of the water borne epidemic. The Governor spoke at the 2024 Lagos International Water Conference held at Eko Hotels and Suites in Victoria Island. The event with the theme: “Financing Water and Sanitation for a Greater Lagos”, was organised by Lagos…

By Kamil Opeyemi Days after the death of the mother of the former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences saying that the late Chief (Mrs) Florence Morenike Saraki lived a fulfilled life. A statement by the Special Adviser to the president on Media, Ajuri Ngelale, quoted the President as expressing grief over the death. The president described her “as a servant of her community, a servant of God, and a beloved guardian and mother to many.” “The President also commiserates with the entire Saraki family – Mama’s children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and everyone…

Agency Report The Police Command in Ekiti State has arrested 21 suspects in connection with the recent killings and other crimes in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that four persons including a commercial motorcycle ticket agent were recently killed by gunmen at different locations in Ado-Ekiti metropolis. The command’s spokesman, DSP Sunday Abutu, told newsmen on Wednesday in Ado-Ekiti that the suspects were arrested following discreet investigation by the command. The spokesperson for the command disclosed that the suspects were arrested for alleged armed robbery and cultism. Abutu explained that the suspects were members of…

By Halimah Olamide “After thorough and detailed video graphic analysis conducted by the NPF Cybercrime Centre, it has been confirmed that the video in question was originally created and circulated on 28th May, 2018. The Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday described as misleading a trending video showing some terrorists claiming to be migrating from the Republic of Benin to Nigeria. The police said while the video is not new, it is believed that those circulating it have negative motives for the act. In a statement by the police spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, he said an analysis of the clip by…

By Halimah Olamide A former Chief Executive Officer of Konga, an e-commerce company Nick Imudia has committed suicide. Nick as fondly known, reportedly jumped off the balcony of his Lekki home Tuesday evening. He was said to have made a few calls to some people to give them instructions. Among those he called was his US based brother who it was learnt he told how to handle his wealth after his exit. After quitting Konga, Nick had delved into solar power distribution business with his d-light, a company he founded. The police is yet to give details about his death.…

By Halimah Olamide The House of Representatives on Wednesday formally responded to the death of the former Deputy Comptroller of Customs Andrew Essien. Essien slumped during session with the Public Account committee investigative hearing on the revenues and finances of the Nigeria Customs Services on Monday. He was subsequently rushed to the National Assembly clinic where he was pronounced dead. Describing Essien as a “dedicated and exemplary officer of the Nigeria Customs Service,” the lower chamber said he died “in active service during a convivial engagement with the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), where he shared his expertise and insights with…

Agency Report Mr Michael Ohiani, Director-General of Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC),  says Nigeria requires N348 trillion to address infrastructure deficit in the country. He said this during a presentation at the 2nd Quarter 2024 Nigeria PublicPrivate Partnership Network (NPPN) meeting in Minna on Wednesday. The theme of the meeting was ‘Using PPPs in Infrastructure Delivery in the States to ensure National Food Security and Economic Growth’. Ohiani disclosed that going by the Medium-Term Development Plan, the country required over N348.1 trillion investment in infrastructure. He said the private sector would be able to provide the chunk of this investment…

By Halimah Olamide Shettima said that the country has moved beyond politics and was now in the act of governance, emphasizing the need for collective efforts to achieve greatness. Amidst growing allegations of sectionalism and favouritism against the Bola Tinubu administration, his vice president, Kashim Shettima on Wednesday decried such claims. Shettima said Tinubu is working for the good of the whole country adding that the appointments of Northerners to head key defence formations including the recent appointment of the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hamishu Argungu is a testimony to his assertion. The Vice president…

Agency Report The United States of America says it has identified Nigeria as one of the most viable countries to promote chemical security for a safer world. Mr. Daniel Rockniak, Senior Director, America Chemical Council (ACC), said this in Abuja on Wednesday at a workshop tagged “Promoting Chemical Security for a Safer World.” According to him, Nigeria is one of those countries we have identified as hopefully good locations for responsible care, and that’s why we are here to start this workshop. He said that his mission was to talk to stakeholders handling chemical distribution about how the country…

By Halimah Olamide “There is no cause for alarm as the refinery is operating and there is no recorded injury or body harm to all our staff on duty,” The Dangote Group on Wednesday described as “minor” the fire oubreak that caused panic at its refinery in Lagos. NPO Reported earlier that a section of the expansive refinery was gutted by fire causing panic among workers who ran up and down for safety. Spokesman of the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, confirmed the incident but called it minor which had been curtailed. He said the fire was at the refinery’s…