Author: statereporter
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a warning to Nigerians regarding the planned water release from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam, which could impact river levels in the country. The announcement was made in a press statement signed by the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the NIHSA, Umar Muhammed, on Tuesday. According to the statement, Cameroon will begin controlled water releases from the Lagdo Dam starting September 17, 2023. The initial water discharge is set at 100 cubic meters per second (100m³/s), equivalent to 8.64 million cubic meters per day, and will gradually increase to 1000m³/s over the…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is constructing six multipurpose emergency shelters in Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers states for Internally Displaced Persons ahead of the anticipated floods in the Niger Delta region. Managing Director of the NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, disclosed this at a press conference at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Tuesday. He stated that the project is part of proactive measures to mitigate the impact of perennial flooding in the region. Ogbuku explained that the facilities at the emergency shelters will include a school, hospital, cafeteria, police post, and recreation center. The shelters are…
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God has revealed how he was duped due to his personal ambition. Adeboye made this known on Monday through his X handle post. He recounted, “Years ago, I was duped by a man who promised to make me a commandant of a paramilitary group. This man had been sending messages to me through my secretary for a while, and so, one day, I gave him an audience. He explained to me how a Boy-Scouts-like group had evolved into this new agency, and that he was sourcing for who…
The National Assembly has donated ₦174 million to victims of the recent flooding in Maiduguri, Borno State. The donation includes ₦74 million from the Senate and ₦100 million from the House of Representatives. On Tuesday, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin led a Senate delegation to Maiduguri on behalf of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Jibrin announced that each of the 108 senators would contribute ₦500,000, totaling ₦54 million. He personally contributed ₦10 million. Additionally, the Northern Senators’ Forum donated another ₦10 million, bringing the total Senate contribution to ₦74 million. Jibrin, who was received by Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Zulum…
Donald Trump, the former US President, has just launched a cryptocurrency platform called World Liberty Financial, alongside his sons and entrepreneurs. This platform aims to provide decentralized financial services, eliminating the need for intermediaries like banks. The project will utilize block chain technology, enabling secure and transparent transactions. Key Features of World Liberty Financial are listed below. Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Allows users to lend or borrow cryptocurrencies peer-to-peer. Stablecoins: Primarily used to minimize fluctuations, as they’re backed by traditional currencies like the US dollar. Token-based Governance: Owners of tokens will have voting rights in platform decisions. Accessibility: Designed to attract…
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson said on Monday players are being ignored as more matches are played during football season, ahead of the start of the extended Champions League this week. Liverpool head to AC Milan on Tuesday in the revamped competition, which includes an eight-game league phase and a possible two-legged play-off before the last 16. Earlier this month, global footballers’ union FIFPro called for safeguards to be introduced for players who already face excessive workloads amid a constantly growing calendar. “Sometimes nobody asks the players what they think about adding more games,” Alisson told reporters. “Maybe our opinion doesn’t matter,…
A man in Lagos has been detained by the police for allegedly killing his neighbor, Gloria, and her son over a dispute related to environmental sanitation in Lekki area. The incident occurred on September 15 around 10:50 pm. According to the Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the suspect attempted to dispose of the bodies in a large sack, however, neighbors alerted the police at Elemoro division, leading to the suspect’s arrest and recovery of the bodies. The bodies have been deposited at the Epe General Hospital mortuary for autopsy and preservation, while Police detectives are currently investigating…
Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has stated his commitment to supporting Governor Douye Diri as he resumes his official duties after his two-week vacation. In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mr Doubara Atasi, on Monday in Yenagoa, the state capital, Ewhrudjakpo said he was full of vitality for the task ahead while thanking God for His mercies and grace upon his life and family. He thanked Diri for the privilege and permission granted him to proceed on vacation and also thanked his staff, Bayelsans and Nigerians alike, for their support, prayers and best wishes while…
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has officially announced her intention to seek a second four-year term as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The announcement was confirmed on Monday, September 16, 2024, by WTO spokesperson Ismaila Dieng. “We can confirm that Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has officially announced her intention to seek a second term as Director-General of the WTO,” Dieng said in a statement. Okonjo-Iweala, who made history as the first woman and first African to lead the WTO, will pursue a second term when her current mandate expires in August 2025. Her decision was officially communicated to WTO chair and…
Hopes for a potential reduction in petrol prices following the anticipated supply from Dangote Refinery were dashed yesterday, as NNPC Limited released a new pricing template that raised pump prices by approximately N95 per litre nationwide. Petrol prices had already been increased by over 45 per cent about two weeks ago, in anticipation of the refinery’s output. However, after extended negotiations between the Federal Government and Dangote Refinery, NNPC Limited was designated as the sole off-taker of petrol from the refinery. Amid disagreement between NNPC and Dangote over the price of the product, a statement by Chief Corporate Communications Officer,…