President Bola Tinubu has announced the establishment of a Disaster Relief Fund to address the increasing frequency of natural disasters. This directive followed the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Monday. During a media briefing, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, emphasized the urgent need for specialized funding to … Read more
The Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, has declared 281 inmates missing after evacuation of inmates by officers of the service with support from sister security agencies to a safe and secure facility. The Service Public Relations Officer, Mr Abubakar Umar, made this disclosure in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. The NCoS also said that seven … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide urgent assistance to those affected by the severe flooding in Maiduguri, Borno State’s capital. The flood, described as the worst in recent decades, has displaced thousands and disrupted essential facilities, including the Post Office and Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. EDITOR’S PICKS Police … Read more