By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A surge of anxiety has gripped 20 Nigerian states following a fresh flood alert issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), with residents in high-risk zones already relocating to safer areas in anticipation of heavy rainfall and potential flash floods. In its July flood forecast, NiMet warned of imminent flooding…
• Obaseki, Ighodalo kick By Lami Ibrahim Jubilation erupted in Benin City, the Edo State capital, following yesterday’s verdict of the Supreme Court, which affirmed the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo in the September 21, 2024 election. The governor described the outcome as a victory for citizens of the state. He said: “The verdict brought…
By Lami Ibrahim The president of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has said that Nigeria’s state-owned refineries, located in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna, may never operate properly again despite about $18 billion invested in their rehabilitation. Alhaji Dangote disclosed this while hosting members of the Global CEO Africa, who visited the Dangote Petroleum…
By Lami Ibrahim The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the price of petrol from N840 to N820 per litre. The N20 reduction came one week after the refinery dropped the price of the fuel from N880 to N840. This indicates a N60 (6.82 per cent) cut in petrol prices by the Dangote refinery within a…
By Lami Ibrahim Concerted efforts are ongoing to flush bandits and kidnappers out of communities invaded in Lafiagi and Patigi Local Government Areas of Kwara State, NationalWatch Tv can report. Leading the clearance operations is a Nupe woman in collaboration with security operatives, according to credible sources who requested anonymity. Recall that some communities in…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Some residents of Sarkin-Noma, Lokoja, on Monday renewed appeals on the Kogi State and Federal Governments to fix roads and expand drains in the state to curb flooding. The residents, in separate interviews with NationalWatch Tv, spoke as an early downpour left several roads flooded, leading to gridlock as traders…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Traders in Sarkin-Noma Market in Lokoja, Kogi State on Saturday urged the state government to expand the bridge on Kokore River to prevent incessant flooding of the market during rainfall. The traders made the passionate demand while speaking on the flooding experienced in the market following heavy rain on Saturday….
A PDP Chieftain, and a former House of Representatives member, Hon Samuel Bamidele Aro has explained that his defection to APC is based on the inclusive governance style of Governor Usman Ododo had endeared him into the administration and the ruling party. Hon Samuel Bamidele Aro defect to All Progressive Congress (APC) party yesterday 5/7/2025…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A Qur’anic school, Madrasat Muhammad Tha’a, Fegge New layout, Lokoja, has graduated six students who have successfully completed learning the Holy Qur’an. The NationalWatch Tv reports that the Quranic graduation was the 19th edition organised by the school with 12 students who had memorised and mastered its recitation. In his…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The Senator representing Kogi East, Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho, has appointed Hon. Ibrahim Lawal Ali, the Bassa local government Deputy Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as a Senior Legislative Aide. In a letter dated June 26, 2025, Ali’s appointment takes effect from July 1, 2025. Reacting to…
