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April 24, 2023

Climate change’s extreme weather worsening threats to lives, livelihoods: WMO

The World Meteorological Organisation has highlighted climate change brought more flooding and heatwaves in 2022, compounding threats to people’s lives and livelihoods.

Flooded farm
March 14, 2023

FG to relocate 10,000 people in Kogi over flooding

“What we are afraid of is the flood for 2023, going by the prediction of NiMet, which says this year’s rain would be heavier than that of 2022″

Flooded community used to illustrated this story
February 4, 2023

Osun, Ondo, Ekiti govts begin preparation to avert predicted flooding

The governments solicited the support of the people to maintain a clean environment and refrain from dumping of waste in drains and waterways.

Flooding in Bayelsa
January 15, 2023

NPFL: Remo Stars, Rivers United win at home; Abia Warriors stun Rangers as Sunshine, Dakkada grab late equalisers

Three away wins, two home wins, four draws producing a combined 22 goals were recorded in various venues across the nation.

Remo Stars and Rangers
January 15, 2023

Bandits burn Catholic priest alive in Niger; police begin manhunt

Another victim, identified as Father Collins sustained gunshot wounds in his shoulder while attempting to escape from the burning building.

Bandits and Reverend Father Isaac Achi
January 14, 2023

Cash-strapped Ghana slams $773 million tax penalties on MTN

The penalty, which the largest African carrier is contesting, was imposed as the nation battles a debt crisis and record inflation.

MTN and President Nana Akufo-Addo
January 14, 2023

Over 30 million children racked by acute malnutrition in Nigeria, 14 other countries: UN

Experts said perennial conflict, climate change, COVID-19 and rising costs of living triggered the crisis.

United Nations and malnourished Nigerian kids
January 14, 2023

Police ‘rescue’ American woman who flew to Nigeria to meet Yahoo boy

The police also said the woman is in safe custody ahead of her return home to the United States.

CP Paul Odama
January 14, 2023

Bauchi varsity gets 26 new professors

The list carries 14 professors and 12 associate professors. 

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
January 14, 2023

Osun tribunal reserves ruling on voting irregularities, Adeleke’s certificate forgery

Former Governor Gboyega Oyetola and the All Progressives Congress (APC) had on August 5, 2022, submitted a petition before the tribunal in Osogbo.

Gboyega Oyeola and Ademola Adeleke