Waters have remained one of the sources of livelihood for both humans, plants, and animals; however, the disposal of refuse and sewage into waters has affected the survival of aquatic life and affects the environment, resulting in flooding. It is in the light of this that this year’s World Rivers Day has its theme, “Clean Rivers, Healthy Communities”. In commemorating the day, the Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority, Yola, joined people across the world...

…Urges Nigerians To Vote Out Ruling Party In  2027 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has saluted Nigerians, even as he paid tribute to the uncommon patience, endurance, and resilience of Nigerians who, despite living under suffocating socio-economic and security conditions, continue to hold the country together. In an Independence Day message released by his media office on Tuesday, Atiku told Nigerians that 2027 has provided them an opportunity to reject the bad leadership of the...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has charged Nigerians not to despair despite the current challenges experienced in the land. He urged Nigerians to continue to nurture hope in the possibilities of greatness within the country. Jonathan stated this in his goodwill message to Nigerians on the occasion of the 65th Independence anniversary in which, he said, “offers us an opportunity to reflect on our collective journey of nation-building.” The former President wrote: “Our nation marks another significant...

he Federal Government Has Announced Wednesday, October 1, 2025, as a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of the Interior, made the Announcement on Monday on behalf of the Federal Government. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on the milestone. In a press statement on Monday, signed by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the minister urged citizens to sustain the values of unity, patriotism, and...