The Federal Ministry of Environment has issued a fresh flood warning covering at least ten states, cautioning that sustained heavy rainfall over several days could trigger flooding in vulnerable communities. The alert, released by the Ministry’s Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department through the National Flood Early Warning Centre (NFEWS), indicates that parts of the country may experience intense rainfall between April 13 and April 17, 2026, with a high likelihood of overflow in low-lying and flood-prone areas. According to the advisory, the states identified as being at risk are: Adamawa, Enugu, Kaduna, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Osun, Oyo, Plateau,…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
By Umar Usman Duguri The large piece of land referred to as Northern Nigeria occupies about 2/3 of the entire space of Nigeria and despite all distortions houses over 60 percent of the entire population of the country, Nigeria. At the inception of colonial domination, ‘the British adventurers found already in place similar or even more sophisticated culture of learning, government, administration and flourishing commerce in the areas of Northern Nigeria. It was therefore, not difficult that soon after the conquest with the defeat of His Eminence Sultan Attahiru of Sokoto Caliphate in the early 1960s that a system of…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the National Secretary of the Party will on today, April 15, 2026, participate in a Nationwide Live Media Chat to address Nigerians on critical issues of national importance. The live broadcast will air on Arise News Television, reaching audiences across the country and beyond. During the engagement, the party’s top leadership will speak on key national issues, governance priorities, party direction, and matters relating to the continued progress and stability of the nation. This media chat forms part of the APC leadership’s commitment to transparent engagement, public accountability, and sustained…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Former Chairman of Agege Local Government, Hon. Kola Egunjobi, has emerged as a strong contender for the House of Representatives, with his extensive record of road construction and rehabilitation projects widely cited as a key reason he deserves to represent Agege Federal Constituency in the Green Chamber. During his tenure in Agege, Lagos State, Egunjobi initiated and delivered a broad range of road projects aimed at improving connectivity and stimulating local economic activities. These projects, executed through new construction, rehabilitation, and interlocking stone paving, were strategically spread across the council area to address critical infrastructure gaps…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned air travellers of likely flight disruptions in the coming months, citing seasonal weather challenges despite recent improvements in domestic airline operations. The alert, issued in Lagos during a recent engagement with aviation journalists, comes as the rainy season sets in, with the authority explaining that while airline performance has improved, weather conditions and other operational factors could affect flight schedules and passenger experience. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, acknowledged the progress recorded in recent months, noting that operational data showed fewer disruptions compared…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Lagos State Public Service has commenced a two-day training programme for no fewer than 80 retirees in biogas production, poultry and rabbit farming, as part of efforts to boost their socio-economic well-being and promote self-reliance after retirement. The training, which began on Tuesday, 14 April, 2026 at the Alausa Secretariat auditorium in Lagos, was organised by the Office of the Head of Service to equip participants with practical entrepreneurial skills and enable them to remain productive contributors to society. Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary, Public Service, Office of the Head of Service, Sunkanmi…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, before Honourable Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court 5 on a nine-count charge bordering on alleged advance fee fraud and money laundering. The arraignment, which took place on Monday, 13 April, 2026, followed the amendment of the original charge by the Commission’s prosecution counsel, Dr. Osuobeni Ekoi Akponimisingha, who separated the joint charge earlier filed against Mallam El-Rufai and his co-defendant, Amadu Sule. The amendment became necessary due to the continued absence of the second defendant,…
The National Chairman of the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is implementing a historic and deliberate economic masterplan to transform Kano State into the foremost regional hub for commerce, manufacturing, logistics and transnational trade in Nigeria and across West Africa. Professor Yilwatda stated this in Abuja, weekend, that the Federal Government’s ongoing infrastructure and industrial investments across Kano and the wider Northern corridor are neither accidental nor isolated projects, but part of a coordinated strategy to restore Kano to its historic status as the economic heartbeat of Northern…
The National Human Rights Commission has issued a strongly worded response to the recent surge in terrorist violence across Nigeria, warning that the country risks deepening insecurity if the protection of civilians is not made the central pillar of national security strategy. In a statement released by its Executive Secretary, Tony Ojukwu, the Commission conveyed condolences to the Nigerian Armed Forces and to governments and citizens of states hardest hit by the attacks, including Borno State, Niger State, Benue State, Kaduna State, Kwara State, Sokoto State, and Plateau State. The Commission said it is “deeply concerned” about the increasing frequency,…