Federal Govt Seals Plateau Mine After Gas Leak Kills 37
The Federal Government has ordered the closure of a mining site in Zurak, Wase Local Government Area, after a gas leak reportedly killed 37 villagers engaged in artisanal mining. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, shared on X, another 25 people were hospitalised after inhaling suspected carbon monoxide at the site. The victims were mostly […]
Food Security: FG Empowers Imo Farmers With Farm Implements, Inputs
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The federal government has doled out free farm tools to 90 groups of smallholder farmers in Imo State with the view of promoting food security in the state and the country by extension. The distribution exercise, which took place in Owerri, the state capital, at the weekend, was conducted by the Minister […]
FG Declares Public Health Emergency Over Greenhouse Gas-Linked Diseases
The Nigerian federal government has declared a public health emergency in response to the rising burden of diseases linked to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including respiratory and cardiovascular conditions. Speaking at a stakeholder meeting organised by the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) in Abuja, Balarabe Lawal, Minister of Environment, said environmental surveillance and health […]
FG Begins Distribution Of Foodstuffs To PWDs, Vulnerable Persons In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Federal Government has begun the distribution of foodstuffs to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and vulnerable persons in Edo State. Patricia Imade, the Edo State Coordinator of the Federal Ministry of Food and Security flag off the distribution on Monday, February 2026 at the Army Salvation, Benin Rehabilitation Centre. Imade, who distributed […]
FG Files Criminal Charges Against Mike Ozekhome For Allegedly Acquiring UK Property With Forged Documents
The Federal government has filed three criminal charges against a prominent lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, over alleged forgery and the use of false documents in a long-running UK property dispute. Court documents show that the charges, filed under case number FCT/HC/CR/010/2026, were submitted on Friday, 17 January 2026, at a […]
FG Launches National Task Force to Address Medical Negligence
Federal Government has set up a National Task Force on Clinical Governance and Patient Safety to address rising cases of medical negligence and improve patient care across public and private hospitals. The task force, announced by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, will develop national standards, policies, and accountability mechanisms […]
FG Files New Money Laundering Charges Against Former Justice Minister Malami
The federal government has filed fresh money laundering charges against a former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami. Court documents show that the charges relate to alleged financial transactions involving more than ₦1bn (£800,000), which prosecutors say were linked to unlawful activities. The 16-count charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/700/2025 was […]
FG Fulfils Housing, Land Pledge to Super Eagles
The Federal Government has fulfilled its promise to reward members of the Super Eagles with houses and plots of land following their performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed that players have received official certificates for the housing units and land allocated to them by President Bola […]
Edo Lawmakers Kick, Oppose Ceding Of Own Lands To Proposed Toru-Be State
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Edo State lawmakers in the House of Representatives have vehemently opposed the proposed calls for the creation of Toru-Be State from Ovia and Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Areas of Edo State. The lawmakers said affected communities from where the Toru-Be state would be created from were foundational to the Benin Kingdom and held […]
Northern Governors Commit ₦1bn Monthly to Tackle Insecurity
Northern governors in Nigeria have agreed to contribute ₦1bn each every month for the next year as part of a new regional strategy to combat worsening insecurity. The decision was announced by Nasarawa State governor Abdullahi Sule during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. He said the governors could no longer depend solely on […]