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June 4, 2026

Hadejia River Authority directs repair of vandalised Jigawa canal

Its managing director, Suleiman Rabiu-Bichi, gave the directive on Thursday during an unscheduled inspection visit to the vandalised canal.

Jigawa canal
May 15, 2024

Akwa Ibom: Commissioner re-echoes directive on transition chairmen to submit scorecards

Governor Umo Eno recently directed the 31 local government council transition chairpersons to submit their scorecards before May 20.

Akwa Ibom
August 10, 2023

Flood displaces five communities in Niger state

Mr Garba stated this while giving update on the current flood situation in the state.

Photo of a flooded community used to illustrate the story (Credit: PG)
July 16, 2023

Traditional ruler decries destruction of farmlands by suspected herdsmen in Jos

“We have told the implementation committee in our meetings (with traditional council) to do the needful and to make sure what we signed is implemented,” Mr Aka said.

Fulani-Herdsmen
December 20, 2022

Gombe farmers decry hippopotamus’ attacks, seek government intervention 

One of the farmers, Hussaini Malleri, said he had been cultivating his farmland for the past 25 years, adding that hippos attacks were a source of concern to the farmers.

A photo of hippopotamus used to illustrate story.
March 17, 2022

Elephants storm Ogun community, attack residents

A lawmaker narrated how elephants invaded a village in Ogun East Local Government, attacking villagers

Nigerian elephants
February 6, 2022

Fire service cautions against indiscriminate bush burning

Food vendors and housewives were also urged to quench fires after cooking.

Federal Fire Service
October 18, 2020

World Food Day: Idris Elba pushes “climate-smart” agriculture

The British actor says world leaders’ pledge to end hunger by 2030 appears to be skidding off track.

Food Items at Utako Market, Abuja (Credit: Ahmed Oluwasanjo)