The Lagos State Government has issued a flood alert to residents, warning that several parts of the state may experience heavy rainfall, flash floods, rising water levels and possible riverbank overflows between June 14 and June 21, 2026. The advisory was issued by the Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources, Mahamood Adegbite,…
The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa has announced that Tanzania will host the third International Conference on PEN-Plus in Africa (ICPPA 2026). The high-level convention is scheduled to take place from June 23 to 25, 2026, in the commercial capital of Dar es Salaam. Hosted by the Government of Tanzania, the event…
Close associates of former President Goodluck Jonathan have dismissed widespread speculation suggesting he may contest the 2027 presidential election, insisting that the former leader has no intention of returning to the ballot. The associates described the reports as politically driven and misleading, alleging that Jonathan’s name was being used by certain interests to create confusion within Nigeria’s…
The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has begun a statewide assessment of hospitals under the ILERA EKO scheme to ensure readiness for the Mandatory Social Health Insurance Executive Order. Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, Permanent Secretary of LASHMA, said the audit focuses on: The move aligns with Lagos’ push for Universal Health Coverage (UHC), ensuring all residents have access to…
The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice ANEEJ, with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office FCDO, has successfully convened a high-level dialogue to harmonize Nigeria’s anti-corruption framework. This development is happening prior to the landmark of a public hearing at the National Assembly.The dialogue brought together Heads of the EFCC, ICPC, and…
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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja following an invitation for questioning over alleged corruption and abuse of office during his tenure from 2015 to 2023. Sources within the anti-graft agency say he “has a lot to answer for,” with the possibility of…
In a major push to localize migration governance, the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons ,NCFRMI, the International Returns and Reintegration Assistance ,IRARA, and the National Orientation Agency ,NOA held a high-level dialogue on Migration, Reintegration and Community Development,” The event aimed to bridge the gap between national policy and community-level action, ensuring…
The Nigeria’s solid minerals sector has been identified as a primary conduit for Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), with stakeholders warning that the country currently accounts for a staggering 35% of all illicit outflows from the African continent. This was revealed during the public presentation of a landmark research report on the enablers of IFFs, hosted…
A major incident has been declared at University Hospital Southampton after a fire broke out early Sunday morning, forcing the evacuation of patients and prompting a large-scale emergency response. Fire crews from the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to Southampton General Hospital at approximately 5:30 a.m. At the height…
