The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) announces the reopening of Ikorodu Ferry Terminal on Monday, January 19, 2026, following successful clearance of water hyacinth. Ferry operators are directed to resume normal services.
US President Donald Trump offers to restart mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia over the contentious Nile dam. Will his intervention resolve the long-standing water-sharing crisis? Read the full story.
Confused about your undefined relationship? Learn the key differences between a situationship and friends with benefits, the emotional impacts, and how to set healthy boundaries in 2026.
Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has cleared a N45.89 billion backlog in death and life benefits for 14,560 state and local government workers, fulfilling a major campaign promise.
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.
Niger State pensioners have made a desperate appeal to Governor Mohammed Umar Bago to resume payment of their retirement benefits. Payments stopped in March 2024 after an initial N6.5bn was released.
PTAD disburses N55.9 billion to clear major pension arrears under the Defined Benefits Scheme, marking a key step in Nigeria's pension reform. Read the full breakdown.
A Nigerian doctor in Germany highlights benefits like unemployment aid and child support after paying taxes, sparking debate on Nigeria's tax reforms. What do Nigerians get?
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 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.
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.
Borno State Police Commissioner disburses N18.38 million to nine families of officers who died in service under the Group Life Assurance Scheme. Governor Otti praises IGP's posting policy.
Data shared by Donald Trump reveals 33.3% of Nigerian immigrant households in the US receive public assistance. Explore the full list and its political implications.
Beyond revenue, Nigeria's new 2026 tax laws offer overlooked advantages for formalisation, fairness, and investment. Discover how workers and SMEs benefit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc paid N35.3 billion in claims by September 2025, a record high. The payout shows strong commitment to policyholders amid economic challenges. Read the full breakdown.
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.
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.
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.
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu announces President Tinubu's upcoming unemployment benefits scheme and a N1bn SME fund for Abia State. Details on the social protection plans revealed.
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.
Tony McCollister, ex-reality TV personality, arrested in Ohio on charges of pandering obscenity involving a minor and sexual conduct with an animal. Bail set at $250,000. Full story here.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde approves a 100% increase in gratuity payments for retirees, raising it from ₦1.5bn to ₦3bn. NLC confirms the worker-friendly move and consistent 13th-month salary payment. Read more.
A Providus Bank employee reveals the six generous bonuses staff received for Christmas 2025, including a 13th-month salary and rice. See the full list and public reactions.
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.
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.
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.