Niger Delta Blue Economy Summit partners with Caverton Marine
The Niger Delta Blue Economy Investment Summit partners with Caverton Marine to boost safe, climate-friendly water transport. Summit set for Feb 9-11 in Akwa Ibom. Read more.
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AFCON 2025: Nigerian Fans Complain of Ticket Shortage
Nigerian football fans in Morocco face a severe shortage of tickets for the AFCON 2025 semi-final against the host nation. This echoes similar issues from past tournaments. Read more on the unfolding drama.
Akande hails Aiyedatiwa's commitment to water, sanitation
Ondo Commissioner for Water Resources, Ayodele Akande, commends Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa's leadership on public sanitation and water projects, highlighting improved hygiene and ongoing dam rehabilitation. A foundation also donates a 4D ultrasound machine
Lagos Electric Ferries, FG Bans Wooden Boats
Lagos plans electric ferries to cut fares, while the Federal Government urges a ban on unsafe wooden boats after tragic accidents. Read the latest on Nigeria's water transport safety.
FG Demands Ban on Wooden Boats for Commercial Transport
The Federal Government calls on states to ban unsafe wooden boats for water transport, advocating for modern fibre and aluminium alternatives to prevent tragic accidents. Read more.
Seafarers' Wrongful Arrests Worsen Global Labour Crisis
Baseless prosecution of seafarers for drug offences is worsening the global crew shortage and undermining maritime trade. Stakeholders demand legal reforms and a shift in focus to ship owners.
Yobe Boat Accident Death Toll Rises to 29
The death toll from the Yobe boat accident has risen to 29. Search and rescue efforts continue as authorities cite overloading and structural defects as causes. Read the full report.
Nigerian Mum Dies in UK, Family Seeks Help
Damilola Balogun, a Nigerian mother of three in the UK, has died after fluid on the brain. Her family, left in financial crisis, is appealing for support for funeral costs and her children.
Chelle: Heart Surgery Caused Viral AFCON Water Moment
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle explains the real reason he was doused with water at AFCON 2023, linking it to a serious cardiac surgery. Read his full story and his calm approach to AFCON 2025.
Borno Governor Announces Major Rural Allowance Increase
Governor Babagana Zulum announces a 100% salary allowance for doctors and 40% for nurses in rural Borno to tackle healthcare staffing shortages. The move aims to compete with INGO salaries.
PEPC Foundation Commissions Water Project in Ibeju-Lekki
PEPC Foundation provides clean water and food packs to Ibeju-Lekki residents. Founder Otunba Lukman Akinsanya plans nationwide expansion to combat waterborne diseases. Read more.
Six dead, four rescued in Lagos boat mishap
A passenger boat accident in Lagos has left six dead and four rescued. Authorities are searching for missing persons after the vessel hit a submerged object. Read the latest updates.
5 Signs Your 'Meruwa' Water is Unsafe
Cholera outbreaks in Nigeria are often linked to contaminated water. Learn the five critical signs to check before buying from jerrycan vendors ('Meruwa') to protect your family's health.
5 Signs Your 'Meruwa' Water is Unsafe
Learn the 5 critical signs that water from jerrycan vendors ('Meruwa') may be contaminated and could lead to cholera. Protect your family's health with these essential checks.
Heavy Metals Found in Yobe Water, Linked to Kidney Disease
A new report reveals dangerous levels of cadmium, lead, and arsenic in Yobe water samples, driving a decades-long kidney failure crisis. Researchers urge immediate action.
ACOMIN: Staff, Infrastructure Gaps Threaten PHCs
ACOMIN warns that staff shortages, stock-outs, and poor infrastructure are severely undermining service delivery in Nigeria's Primary Health Centres, eroding public trust and worsening health outcomes nationwide.
Two Teenagers Drown in Ibadan's Apete River
The Apete community in Ibadan mourns Abdullahi Sheriff, 15, and Adekitan Rasheed, 13, who drowned in a local river. Learn the details and urgent safety calls from residents.
Teenagers Drown in Apete River, Ibadan
Two teenagers, Abdullahi Sheriff (15) and Adekitan Rasheed (13), drowned in a river in Apete, Ibadan, on December 21, 2025. Read the tragic details and community warnings ignored.
Tyla Leads Spotify Africa, Beats Burna Boy, Tems
South African singer Tyla is now Africa's most-streamed artist on Spotify, overtaking Nigerian stars Burna Boy and Tems. Discover her meteoric rise to global fame.
Pure Water Sells for N200 in Lokoja Holiday Traffic Jam
A Nigerian lady stuck on the Abuja-Lokoja road exposes how hawkers sell sachet water for up to N200. Read her shocking experience and public reactions to the annual gridlock.
Water Ministry Goes Paperless with 1GOV Digital System
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has launched the 1GOV ECM system, ending paper-based operations. This digital shift promises improved service delivery and transparency for Nigerians. Read more about this transformative step.
Man kills childhood friend over sachet water in Niger
Niger State Police arrest Abdulazeez Abubakar for allegedly stabbing Sadiq Sani to death after an argument over 'pure water'. Read the shocking details of the tragedy.
Man stabs friend to death over pure water argument in Niger
A minor dispute over sachet water for ablution turned fatal in Minna, as a 23-year-old man allegedly stabbed his 20-year-old friend. Police have arrested the suspect. Read the shocking details.
Man kills friend over sachet water in Minna
A minor disagreement over sachet water for ablution in Minna turned fatal, leaving one dead. Angry youths demand justice. Read the full story.
Brain Drain Crisis: 60% of UNILAG Academics Have Left Nigeria
Nigeria's public universities are on the brink as thousands of lecturers emigrate. UNILAG lost 60% of its staff, causing a 1:60 student-teacher ratio. This crisis threatens accreditation and graduate quality nationwide. Read the full report.
Rivers Community Protests 2-Year Power, Water Outage
Women in Kula, Rivers State, protest lack of electricity and water for over two years despite hosting major oil firms. They plead for government intervention amid a health crisis.
Pastor's 'Shortage of Quality Men' Comment Sparks Debate
Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo ignites a social media firestorm by claiming a widening quality gap between men and women, leading to a shortage of 'solid men' for marriage. Nigerians react fiercely.
Gas Shortage Causes Major Drop in Nigeria's Power Supply
Nigeria's national grid confirms a sharp drop in electricity supply nationwide due to gas constraints affecting generation companies. Learn the impact and historical context of the power crisis.
Pastor Warns of Crisis: Shortage of Quality Men for Marriage
Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo raises alarm over a widening gap between quality men and women, warning many women may not find eligible husbands. He cites a crisis in male leadership.
Canada's 2026 Express Entry Pathway for Foreign Doctors
Canada launches a new Express Entry category in early 2026 to help foreign doctors, including Nigerians, gain permanent residence. This move addresses physician shortages and offers a dedicated route for skilled medical professionals.
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