73% of Abia Residents Exposed to Faecal Contaminated Water — Study

A WASHNORM study reveals that most Abia residents consume water contaminated with faecal matter, posing serious health risks A recent study has revealed that 73% of Abia residents are consuming faecal contaminated water, leading to significant health concerns. The study, conducted by the Water Sanitation and Hygiene National Outcome Routine Mapping (WASHNORM), highlights the alarming…

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Oyedepo Defends Pastoral Retirements, Urges Critics to Focus on Their Own Lives

Bishop David Oyedepo reaffirms his church’s decision to retire senior pastors, urging critics to respect the process and focus on self-improvement Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of Living Faith Church (also known as Winners Chapel), has responded to critics questioning the church’s recent leadership retirements. The retirements, which include prominent church leaders Bishops Thomas Aremu…

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PMS Prices Surge by 488% Under Tinubu’s Leadership: From N175 to N1,030

Tinubu’s tenure as petroleum minister has seen an astronomical rise in fuel prices, severely impacting Nigerian citizens already facing economic hardship When President Bola Tinubu took office in May 2023, many Nigerians had high hopes for better governance, but PMS prices under Tinubu have continued to soar, contrary to his campaign promises. His administration has…

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Federal Government Targets Cash Transfer to 20 Million Vulnerable Nigerians

Minister of Finance Outlines Economic Reforms Aimed at Supporting the Most Needy Through Direct Cash Transfers The Nigerian government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, has announced plans to initiate direct cash transfers to 20 million of the nation’s poorest citizens. This initiative forms part of a broader social investment strategy designed to cushion…

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PDP Governors Reinstate NWC Members, Declare Party Crisis Resolved

Governors Affirm Party Unity After Virtual Meeting, Lift All Suspensions on Officials Governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have reinstated all members of the National Working Committee (NWC) who were previously suspended. This decision marks the resolution of internal conflicts within the party, as stated in a communiqué released at the conclusion of…

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FG Integrates Plumbing, Hairstyling, and Other Skills into Basic School Curriculum

Starting January 2025, Nigerian pupils will be required to acquire at least two vocational skills as part of the restructured basic education curriculum The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a groundbreaking update to the basic school curriculum, introducing vocational subjects such as plumbing, hairstyling, and solar installation. This new curriculum, set to take effect…

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Rivers Assembly Declares Seats of Fubara Allies Vacant Amid Legislative Absence

Loyalists of former Governor Wike lead the charge to declare seats vacant for pro-Fubara lawmakers over prolonged absenteeism The Rivers Assembly has taken decisive action by declaring the seats of several pro-Fubara lawmakers vacant. The move, led by the Assembly Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, saw the Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Edison Ehie, among…

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World Bank Urges Nigerian Government to Channel Oil Wealth Towards Citizens’ Welfare

World Bank presents a seven-point strategy to Nigeria for long-term economic growth, emphasizing equitable distribution of oil wealth to benefit the broader population The World Bank has called on the Nigerian government to prioritize oil wealth for Nigerians’ welfare, encouraging leaders to channel the country’s abundant oil revenues towards benefiting all citizens rather than just…

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