63 h. ago Reps Raise Concerns Over FCT Area Council Road Projects’ Designs

The House of Representatives Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils and Ancillary Matters has raised serious concerns over the engineering designs of some road intervention projects by the FCT Administration. The Committee, led by Hon. Frederick Agbedi, expressed the concerns Thursday during its oversight visit to the 15-kilometre A2-Pai road and the 11-kilometre […]

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3 d. ago Lagos residents protest over recurring killings, kidnappings

Residents of Igbe Alagemo in the Igbogbo Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu have raised the alarm over reported kidnappings and killings in the community. This was made known during a Save Our Soul protest held on Tuesday at the council secretariat and the palace of the monarch in the community. The residents, who took Read More

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5 d. ago VIDEO: Mother laments after daughter soils self over alleged school toilet ban

A concerned parent has raised alarm after her young daughter, a preschooler, reportedly soiled herself at school , allegedly because of a warning issued during a school assembly that discouraged children from defecating in school. The parent who shared a video of her conversation with the headmistress, on TikTok with the username #alagatosmart on Thursday Read More

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5 d. ago FG to adjust cost of coastal highway over design modifications – Umahi

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Federal Government has hinted at a potential variation in the cost of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project due to ongoing design modifications aimed at addressing both environmental realities and emerging infrastructure needs along the corridor. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting following an inspection of the […] The post FG to adjust cost of coastal highway over design modifications – Umahi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago FCT Minister Faults UniAbuja’s Massive Land Acquisition Without Dev’t

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed serious concerns about the large expanse of undeveloped land acquired by the University of Abuja (UniAbuja), now known as Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja. Speaking after inspecting various construction projects, including a vital 15km road leading to Wassa in AMAC and access roads to the […]

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1 week ago FRC, NADP decry shortage of actuarial professionals in Nigeria

The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria and the Nigerian Actuarial Development Programme have raised concerns over the severe shortage of actuarial professionals in the country, warning that the gap poses risks to credible financial reporting in key sectors such as insurance, banking, and healthcare. Speaking at an event on Thursday themed “Building Capacity for Actuarial Read More

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1 week ago NCDC raises the alarm over rising meningitis cases, reports 74 deaths

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has expressed concern over the rising cases of Cerebrospinal Meningitis in the country. NCDC warned that its peak season runs from November to May. As of March 26, 2025, 807 suspected cases and 74 deaths have been reported across 22 states and the Federal Capital Territory. NCDC Read More

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2 w. ago 32 children hospitalised as Sokoto communities battle strange disease

A mysterious illness has struck communities within the Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State, infecting at least 32 children. The disease is characterised by severe stomach swelling and intense body pain, raising concerns among residents. Local sources report that the illness was spreading among children and teenagers, though its cause remained unknown. In response Read More

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2 w. ago Taraba ₦350Bn Bond: Envoy raises alarm over mortgaging of State

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo     Following the approval by the Taraba State House of Assembly for the State Governor to take a ₦350B Bond, former Nigerian Envoy to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Alhaji Hassan Jika Ardo has raised alarm that such level of borrowing could mortgage the state finances and cripple the […] The post Taraba ₦350Bn Bond: Envoy raises alarm over mortgaging of State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Fake pipeline explosion videos circulating, Fubara tells police

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has raised the alarm over fake reports of pipeline explosions in the state, urging security agencies to investigate and take action against those spreading false information. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara dismissed viral videos of alleged attacks on oil and gas facilities Read More

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3 w. ago Trump denies Musk access to classified war information on China

President Donald Trump said Friday that Elon Musk should not be allowed to see top secret US plans for any war with China, in a rare admission that his billionaire ally’s business links raised potential conflicts of interest. Trump strongly denied media reports that the world’s richest man, who is now leading the cost-cutting Department Read More

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Reps lament report on death of 140 Police officers in 2024

Tribune Online Insecurity: Reps lament report on death of 140 Police officers in 2024 The House of Representatives expressed serious concern on Wednesday regarding the 2024 report from the FCT Police Command. Insecurity: Reps lament report on death of 140 Police officers in 2024 Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Northern CAN worries over persistent ethnic, religious divisions in region

Tribune Online Northern CAN worries over persistent ethnic, religious divisions in region The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has expressed concern over the persistent ethnic and religious divisions in the region. Northern CAN worries over persistent ethnic, religious divisions in region Tribune Online

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