The President of the Academy of Medicine Specialties of Nigeria, Professor Oladapo Ashiru, has advised Nigerians to avoid kissing, hugging, handshakes and other unnecessary physical contact as precautionary measures following the confirmation of an Ebola case in Abuja. Ashiru gave the warning during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, urging Nigerians to maintain good
Collaboratio The Kaduna State Police Command has called for stronger cooperation between security agencies and local communities to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, made the appeal during a security patrol across the Eastern Bypass, Rido Village, Maraban Rido, Unguwan Luka and Izam community in Igabi
Tinubu May Annouce Fuel Tax Implementation on Inauguration Day If Re-elected – ADC Warns The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned that the proposed five per cent fuel tax could push petrol prices above ₦1,500 per litre, worsening the cost-of-living crisis if President Bola Tinubu is re-elected in 2027. The opposition party alleged that the
Afenifere Leader Reuben Fasoranti Dies at 100 Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, the national leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has died at the age of 100. Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, announced his death in a statement personally issued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The governor described the late elder statesman as a respected
The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) was established by an Act of the National Assembly in 2010 and commenced full operations in 2021. The Commission is mandated to mitigate the adverse environmental and socio-economic effects of hydroelectric power generation on affected communities, due to their significant contributions to Nigeria’s energy sector.In this
By Comrade Dominic Ogakwu For communities that host Nigeria’s hydroelectric power infrastructure, the promise of electricity has often come with a difficult trade-off: environmental disruption, displacement, inadequate infrastructure and limited access to the economic benefits associated with national power generation.While dams contribute to energy security and economic development, the communities around them have frequently continued