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Boost For Safer Water As Abuja Chapter Of Nigeria Association Of Hydrogeologists Elects Dan-Hassan Chairman

Feature

Nigeria's bid to ensure safer water for the citizenry moved several rungs up with the election of Dr. Mohammed Ali Dan-Hassan as Chairman, Abuja chapter of Nigerian Association of Hydrogeologists. People&Politics notes that a hydrogeologist, who is a specialized earth scientist, impacts lives through mapping aquifers, locating water sources, managing contamination, and ensuring safe water supplies for human and environmental use. The paper further notes that access to safe water has been a major developmental hindrance in Nigeria. According to a health and safe water accountability site, nigeriahealthwatch, visited by the paper, only about 30% to 32% of Nigerians "have…

May

14

2026

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Presidency Disputes Obi’s One Term Promise, As Political Analyst Picks Holes In Tinubu’s Assertion

News

*'Has Tinubu himself being in one party since 1999 when the vehicle of Alliance for Democracy (AD) brought him to office as Lagos governor? Is his present party, the All Progressives Congress, same as AD?' *Ardo Claims He Warned Obi, Kwankwaso Not To Join NDC By our reporters Allegedly targeting Northern voters ahead 2027, the Presidency has criticized the credibility of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, who has vowed to serve only one term, if voted into office next year. Obi had repeatedly publicly said he intends to stay in office for one term (2027-2031) to serve…

May

13

2026

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FG Moves To Establish National Environmental Health Development Agency

Health

By Sani Bala Karo The environmental health profession in the country is set to witness a historic transformation following ongoing legislative efforts to establish the National Environmental Health Development Agency (NEHDA), a landmark initiative strongly aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. This was disclosed by the Registrar/CEO of the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON), Sanitarian Dr. Yakubu Baba Mohammad, during a strategic engagement with the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Association of Nigeria (EPHPAN) in his office in Abuja. According to the registrar, the bill seeking the establishment…

May

13

2026

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Enugu Fire Service Counsels Public On What To Do During Tanker Accidents

News

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Apparently peeved by the spate of petroleum products tanker accidents in the South-East state, Enugu State Fire Service has urged motorists to quickly alert emergency responders through dedicated phone numbers when such mishaps occur on major roads. It gave the emergency numbers as 08080304303, 122 and 112 for immediate reporting of tanker crashes, fires or related emergencies. Director of the service, Engr. Okwudili Ohaa, gave the advice on Tuesday in Enugu while speaking with newsmen. Ohaa, who is also the state's Chief Fire Officer, stressed that accurate location details could save lives and reduce disaster risks.…

May

12

2026

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UPDATE! UK Prime Minister Starmer Survives Bid To Oust Him From Office… For Now

Foreign

*Given Lifeline After Health Secretary Streeting's Challenge Fails To Materialize Keir Starmer was increasingly confident that he had seen off the immediate threat to his job on Tuesday after a challenge from Health Secretary Wes Streeting failed to materialise despite several of the latter's allies quitting the government. Downing Street insiders suggested that the Health Secretary did not yet have the required support from the 81 MPs he needed to formally launch a leadership bid after Starmer issued a “put up or shut up” ultimatum to his cabinet. Streeting was due to hold talks with Starmer on Wednesday, at which…

May

12

2026

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Alia Felicitates Tor Tiv On Monarch’s 70th Birthday Anniversary

News

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, has sent hearty felicitations to the Tor Tiv and Chairman, Benue State Traditional Council, His Royal Majesty, Professor James Ayatse, on the occasion of his 70th birthday anniversary. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Tersoo Kula, said the letter of felicitation described the revered monarch as a distinguished traditional ruler, scholar, statesman and patriot whose wisdom, courage and unwavering commitment to peace, justice and the preservation of the rich Tiv cultural heritage have continued to inspire posterity across the State and beyond. The governor, according to…

May

12

2026

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Fresh Attacks On Osun Govt Properties: Arrest Chief Thug, Others Now -Gov Adeleke Directs Police Boss

News

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan In the wake of fresh attacks on properties of the ruling Accord Party and other public assets across Osogbo, the Osun State capital, Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the state Police Command to arrest documented alleged thugs of the main opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). Responding to the latest attacks, which reportedly extended beyond billboard vandalism to destruction of public properties, the governor directed the state Police Commissioner to stop "apparent shielding of these things and act decisively to protect public properties." A statement by spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed, said "while commending a detachment…

May

12

2026

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Inside Michael Jackson’s ‘Secret Family’: Disturbing Child Sex Abuse Revelations, ‘He Was Evil, A Monster’

Entertainment

*Accusations Just A Money Grab; Why Coming Over 15 Years After His Death?, Jackson Estate Lawyer Asks Anyone who was someone in any part of the world, English-speaking or not, in the 80s, even into the 90s, was often caught mimicking any of Michael Jackson's monster hit songs. His riveting moonwalk dance style, in particular, was a global dance 'anthem' for several generations of youths, even generations older than the poster boy of pop. Such was the sheer impact of his music. The megastar's 1982 Thriller became the best-selling album of all time just as his often globally much-awaited, highly…

May

12

2026

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Inside Late Michael Jackson’s ‘Secret Family’: Disturbing Child Sex Abuse Revelations, ‘He Was Evil, A Monster’

Entertainment

Inside Late Michael Jackson’s ‘Secret Family’: Disturbing Child Sex Abuse Revelations, 'He Was Evil, A Monster’ *Accusations Just A Money Grab; Why Coming Over 15 Years After His Death?, Jackson Estate Lawyer Anyone who was someone in any part of the world, English-speaking or not, in the 80s, even into the 90s, was often caught mimicking any of Michael Jackson's monster songs. Such was the sheer impact of his music. His riveting moonwalk pop dancing style was a global dance 'anthem' among even generations older than the poster boy of pop. The megastar's 1982 Thriller became the best-selling album of…

May

12

2026

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APC Commences Screening Of 24 Enugu State Assembly Aspirants, Lauds Mbah

News

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly Screening Committee has begun screening 24 aspirants on the party’s platform for the Enugu State House of Assembly. The panel, headed by Comrade Lucky Porki, stated that only one aspirant from each state constituency made submissions at the expiration of the submission period, noting, however, that all due process for the election of candidates would be observed in accordance with relevant laws and party guidelines. “The time for the submission of Expression of Interest Forms and Nomination Forms has elapsed, and we have only 24 aspirants for the…