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Humanitarian crisis in Niger State has worsened, with thousands of Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, struggling to survive. DAILY POST reports that the IDPs, in various camps in three local governments of Shiroro, Munya, and Rafi, are living in deplorable conditions. Mostly women and children, they were forced to flee their homes due to violent attacks from bandits and Boko Haram extremists in the Northern region. Apart from poor housing within the IDPs camps, a gross violation of their rights and poor sanitation, they are also facing inadequate access to basic necessities like food, water, as well as healthcare. It was…

President Tinubu has unveiled a construction and Household Support Programme for all Nigerians.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate rollout of the National Construction and Household Support Programme to cover all the six geo-political zones in the country.   This Nigeria news platform understands that the initiative is expected to boost agricultural productivity, strengthen the economy by creating opportunities in the real sectors of agriculture, manufacturing, and construction, as well as provide urgent economic relief for Nigerians.   Under the programme, the Sokoto-Badagry Highway, which will traverse Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, Kwara, Oyo, Ogun, and…

Senate President Akpabio has vowed to approve a new presidential jet for Tinubu if the need be.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Thursday declared that if there is a need for the purchase of a presidential jet for the use of President Bola Tinubu, the lawmakers won’t hesitate to approve it. This Nigerian news platform understands that Akpabio emphasized that the Senate would approve things that benefit the Nigerian people and would also take cognizance of the duties of the president.   He, however, clarified that currently, there is no request for the approval of…

The House of Representatives, was on Thursday, thrown into a rowdy session following President Bola Tinubu’s call to extend the capital component of the 2023 Appropriation Act and the Supplementary Appropriation Act until December 31st, 2024. In the letter read by the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, Tinubu said the extension is critical to ensure that the government completes some of the projects in the two budgets. Tinubu seeks the extension of the two budgets until 31 December to allow for a full implementation of the law. However, Tinubu’s call caused a division within the lawmakers with opposition lawmakers rejecting the suggestion.…

Vice President and Governors are currently in a meeting over minimum wage and the economy.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, Governors and some members of President Bola Tinubu economic team are currently meeting in Abuja.   This Nigeria news platform gathered that the meeting under the aegis of the National Economic Council (NEC) is holding at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting comes days after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Tinubu stepped down the memo about the planned New Minimum Wage for workers in…

Nollywood actress, Sharon Ooja, has finally unveiled her husband’s face as they traditionally tie the knot today, June 27, in Abuja. Naija News reports that the talented movie star, who made headlines a few months ago, over her secret engagement, has repeatedly covered the man’s face while sharing their photos online. Taking to her Instagram page on Thursday, Sharon shared footage from their ongoing traditional wedding with the caption, “Introducing the King of my heart , my absolute King!!!!❤️#loveunitesus24 #crazyaboutus24” See the photos below: Mother Of Teen Actress, Angel Unigwe Sues Kanayo O. Kanayo In other news, Juliet Kings Unigwe, the…

Lekki, Lagos state – A portion of the Dangote Refinery in the Lekki area of Lagos was engulfed in flames on Wednesday, June 26.The chief corporate communications officer of Dangote group, Anthony Chiejina, confirmed the fire outbreak in a statement, Chiejina said the fire has been contained and there is no cause for alarm.We have swiftly contained a minor fire incident at our effluent treatment plant (ETP) today, Wednesday, 26th of June. “There is no cause for alarm as the refinery is operating normally, and there are no recorded injuries or bodily harm to any of our staff on duty.”…

reported that the cost of importing one litre of fuel by marketers from refineries abroad has increased to N1,026.71 per litre. More than 1,800 filling stations in northeastern Nigeria were closed on Monday, May 24, in protest against an anti-smuggling operation that singled out specific owners, forcing drivers to purchase on the street.his is an increase from the N545.83 per litre NNPC paid to bring the same product in the corresponding period in 2023. According to the report, the landing cost excludes other additional expenses, such as port-related charges, transportation logistics, and marketers’ margins. When combined, these costs would bring…

Representatives of the Federal Government and the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, are in a closed door meeting to discuss lingering issues towards averting a planned strike by the union. The meeting, which is holding in the office of the Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, commenced at about 4.30 pm. The Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu and other top officials in the Ministry are in the Federal Government team. ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, who led the union’s delegation told newsmen that the meeting was to deliberate on lingering issues affecting the universities,…

The Federal Government delegation and the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), are in a closed-door meeting to discuss the lingering crisis and avert a strike by the Union. The News Agency of Nigeria reports the meeting holding on Thursday in the office of the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, commenced at about 4.30 p.m. The Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu and other top officials in the ministry are in the federal government” team The ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, who led the union’s delegation told newsmen that the meeting was to deliberate…