Heavy Rains in Jigawa Cause Major Flooding, Leave Many Homeless
A heavy downpour that began on Sunday evening and continued into Monday morning has left many families homeless and caused significant property damage in Gantsa town, Jigawa State. Badruddeen Tijjani,…
Dangote Refinery Refutes Claims of Setting Petrol Price at N600 Per Litre
Dangote Refinery has denied claims that it has set the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at N600 per litre, as suggested by some marketers on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.…
5 Nigerian Passport Laws You Might Not Be Aware Of
In light of the recent viral incident involving a woman who tore her husband’s passport upon his return to Nigeria, the legal framework governing Nigerian passports has come into focus.…
Biden Administration Commits $100 Million to Accelerate Housing Construction
The White House has announced a $100 million grant initiative aimed at state and local governments to accelerate the construction of new housing units. This move is part of a…
Dangote Petrol Expected to Hit Market at N600/Litre
Independent petroleum marketers in Nigeria are hopeful that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery will offer Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, at a competitive rate of N600 to N650…
Floods Claim Seven Lives in Jigawa and Kebbi States
Severe floods have wreaked havoc across multiple communities in Jigawa, Yobe, Bauchi, and Kebbi states, leaving destruction in their wake. The floods, triggered by heavy rainfall, have submerged numerous houses…
Hoodlums Burn 23 Houses in Agatu LGA, Benue State
Hoodlums have reportedly set ablaze 23 houses in the Egwuma community of Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State, leaving several residents with gunshot wounds. The attack, which occurred…
Housing Ministry Begins Issuance of Provisional Allocations Under National Housing Programme
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has initiated the issuance of provisional allocation letters to outright subscribers of houses under the National Housing Programme (NHP). This announcement was…
Iran’s VP Zarif Resigns, Leaves Pezeshkian’s Cabinet Just 11 Days After Appointment
Iran’s Vice-President, Mohammed Javad Zarif, has resigned from President Massud Pezeshkian’s cabinet just 11 days after his appointment, marking a significant political crisis for the newly inaugurated government. Expressing dissatisfaction…
Discriminatory Landlord Practices Deepen Nigeria’s Housing Crisis
In Nigeria, the housing crisis is not only marked by a severe deficit of homes but is also deeply aggravated by discriminatory practices by landlords. These practices, based on tribe,…