ICPC tracks N610 billion constituency projects in 21 states, FCT

ICPC tracks N610 billion constituency projects in 21 states, FCT

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has kicked off the 7th phase of the constituency and executive projects tracking exercise involving 1,500 schemes valued at N610 billion. The spokesperson of the ICPC, Demola Bakare, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. According to Mr Bakare, the exercise is an … Read more

Supreme Court reserves judgment in 19 states’ suit challenging EFCC’ legality

Supreme Court reserves judgment in 19 states’ suit challenging EFCC’ legality

The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, reserved judgment in the suit filed by 19 states challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court is to communicate a date for judgment to all parties. The plaintiffs, in the suit marked: SC/CV/178/2023, anchored their claims on the Supreme Court’s precedent … Read more

NiMet predicts three-day thunderstorms, rains from Tuesday

NiMet predicts three-day thunderstorms, rains from Tuesday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and rainy weather conditions from Tuesday to Thursday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Monday in Abuja forecasts thunderstorms over parts of Bauchi, Kebbi, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, Adamawa and Kaduna states during the morning hours on Tuesday. According to the agency, thunderstorms are expected over … Read more

NAHCON completes airlift of Nigerian pilgrims

NAHCON completes airlift of Nigerian pilgrims

The Nigerian Hajj Commission (NAHCON) has completed the airlift of all intending pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2024 Hajj. NAHCON Assistant Director of Public Affairs, Fatima Usara, who said this in a statement, said the last flight combined about 211 remaining pilgrims from Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Bauchi, FCT and Niger States. … Read more

Nigeria records one death, 15 cases in one week

Nigeria records one death, 15 cases in one week

Nigeria has confirmed 15 new cases of Lassa fever and one death in one week across the country. The Nigeria Centre for Disease and Control (NCDC) made this known in the latest situation report published on its website for week 13. The report shows a decrease in the number of confirmed cases from 25 cases … Read more

Four die in Bauchi alms distribution stampede- Police

Four die in Bauchi alms distribution stampede- Police

The police in Bauchi have confirmed that four persons died in a stampede during the distribution of alms by a philanthropist in Bauchi metropolis. The spokesperson of the command, Ahmed Wakil, confirmed the incident, on Sunday, in Bauchi. He said the incident occured on Sunday at the AYM Shafa Holdings Office, when hundreds of people … Read more

Four children dead, 28 hospitalised in Kano

Four children dead, 28 hospitalised in Kano

A fresh outbreak of diphtheria disease has reportedly killed four children in villages in the Mingibir Local Government Area of Kano State. 28 others were said to have been hospitalised, according to a statement issued on Thursday by the Information Officer of the local government, Tasiu Dadin-Duniya, Punch reports. According to the statement, the children … Read more

Nigeria records 109 cases, 20 deaths in one week

Nigeria records one death, 15 cases in one week

Nigeria has confirmed 109 new Lassa fever infections and 20 deaths across 16 states in one week, spanning 26 to 3 March. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) noted in its latest situation report published on its website for week nine of 2024 that there was an increase in the confirmed cases from 96 … Read more