UMTH Records Milestone with Second Successful Kidney Transplant After 15-Year Hiatus
In a landmark achievement for Nigeria’s healthcare sector, the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) has successfully conducted its second living-donor kidney transplant marking a significant step forward 15 years…
Communal Violence in Edo’s Ijaw Communities Destroys Over 74 Homes, Claims Lives
A lingering communal conflict in the Ijaw communities of Ovia South-West Local Government Area, Edo State, has left a trail of destruction, with more than 74 houses razed and several…
NESREA Shuts 25 Facilities in Four States Over Environmental Breaches
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has shut down 25 facilities in Anambra, Enugu, Bayelsa, and Rivers states for violating key environmental regulations. In a statement released…
FG Moves to Revoke Idle Oil Licences Under ‘Drill or Drop’ Policy
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), is set to enforce a new “drill or drop” policy that mandates oil and gas operators to either commence…
Oyo Residents Appeal to Makinde for Urgent Fix of Impassable Community Road
Residents of Orisunmibare/Ita Faaji in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State have appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to urgently intervene in fixing the deteriorated road linking their community, which…
Erosion Crisis Deepens in Anambra as Active Sites Surpass 1,000
Anambra State is grappling with an escalating environmental emergency as active erosion sites across the state have now exceeded 1,000, making it one of the most erosion-prone regions in Africa.…
FCTA to Temporarily Close Apo-Wassa Road for Tinubu Project Inauguration
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced the temporary closure of the road linking Apo Mechanics Village to Wassa on Friday, June 13, to facilitate the inauguration of a…
FG’s Land Revocation Plan Along Coastal Highway Triggers Investment Concerns
The Federal Government’s decision to revoke all land approvals within the setback zone of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway has raised fresh concerns among property developers, investors, and legal experts, amid…
Over 3,300 House Owners Face Losing Abuja Properties Over Unpaid Rents
Over 3,300 house owners in Abuja, including embassies, state liaison offices, and major government agencies, may soon lose their properties for failing to pay ground rents. The Federal Capital Territory…
SON Fights Back as Fake Goods Flood Nigerian Markets
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria has issued a strong warning to businesses over the rising flood of fake and low-quality goods in the market. Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, the Director General,…