Inspector-general of police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has launched a Special Intervention Squad (SIS), to tackle the activities of kidnappers terrorising the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the nation at large. The SIS launched is for special operations deployed to all the area councils in the FCT and simultaneously launched in some states across the country. […]
Tag: Urban Issues and Habitation
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on TwitterTelegram A total of 4,067 persons were abducted and 9,734 were killed by gun men in 2023, according to a report by Abuja-based security firm, Beacon Consulting. A total of 519 persons were abducted in December 2023 alone, the firm said. The report recorded 649security incidents in December, representing […]
Mr Akpabio also commended the security agencies and other rescue workers for their prompt intervention during the explosion. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has demanded a thorough investigation into the devastating explosion that occurred on Tuesday night in the Bodija area of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The explosion killed two persons and about […]
“We have ordered a detailed investigation and our officers will work and collaborate with Oyo State Government to know the actual cause.” The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, has expressed sadness over the explosion that rocked some parts of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Wednesday night. The exact cause of the explosion, which […]
“Governor Seyi Makinde implores citizens to calm down and be assured that their interests are being looked after,” an official said. Residents of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, were, on Tuesday at about 8 p.m., thrown into confusion as an explosion rocked parts of the city, leaving people scampering for safety. Because the explosion was […]
A fire incident that occurred at Megida Onikanhun Compound, Edun Isale, Ilorin South Local Government, left 120 persons homeless, razing 44 rooms of a building and a mosque. This is contained in a statement signed by the Head of Department of Media and Publicity of the fire department, Hassan Adekunle, on Monday in Ilorin. It […]
A security expert, Bulama Bukarti said Abuja is becoming one of the scariest cities in the world with the recent spate of kidnapping, one-chance robberies and other criminal activities. Bukarti disclosed this in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday. He said, “In major junctions in Abuja, criminals and armed robbers masquerading as […]
Katsina — Heavily armed bandits have attacked a military camp in Nahuta village, Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina state. The bandits, said to be in their numbers, stormed the military camp at about 11:30pm on Sunday, wielding weapons, including AK-47 rifles, and attacked the military men on guard. Daily Trust gathered that the security […]
Combined efforts among stakeholders required to achieve the Water for Life plus Project that targets supplying potable water to 1.6 million citizens, Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE) said. MoWE Minister’s Senior Advisor Abera Endeshaw told the Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA) that the water for life plus project was launched two years ago to help […]
Green building goes beyond just having solar panels to enhance and protect the environment; it also has a significant impact on people– green building aims to reduce the environmental impact of buildings while also improving the health and well-being of occupants. ALSO READ: Govt considers rewarding green buildings Yves Sangwa, the Chief Executive of Rwanda […]
Mayco member says the City has to manage 45,000 units and prioritises repairing them based on safety Crumbling balconies, unstable steps, mouldy walls and leaking roofs, are some of the issues that tenants are experiencing in their Avonwood rental flats. They claim that the flats are not being maintained by the City of Cape Town. […]
Nyandarua — President William Ruto has urged Kenyans not to allow anyone to derail their home ownership dreams. He said Kenyans can now contribute voluntarily to own decent homes, thanks to the affordable housing programme, a policy of government. “We will deliver thousands of housing units in various sites under the Nyandarua Affordable Housing Programme […]
Nairobi — The recently launched Affordable Housing Projects are poised to create substantial employment opportunities, particularly for the country’s youth and women. With an estimated 6,000 direct job openings in the construction sector and an additional 4,000 indirect employment opportunities, these projects mark a significant step forward in delivering decent and affordable housing to all […]
Local business owners scupper latest effort by Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality to remove water Madikizela and Mabhida streets in KwaNobuhle township, Kariega have been flooded with foul-smelling water for eight months. Residents say their complaints about the stagnant water have fallen on deaf ears. Many were unable to access their driveways over the festive season […]
After a week long of dry taps in the Capital City, Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) says it has resumed normal supply of water to its customers following the completion of interconnection works which it conducted in the areas where roads are being upgraded in Lilongwe city. A press statement from LWB issued on Saturday indicates […]
Nairobi — Nyandarua women’s representative Faith Gitau has declared her intention to present a motion in parliament addressing the neglected traffic rules and regulations, against a backdrop of alarming road safety statistics in Kenya. Kenya has grappled with increased road accidents, resulting in significant loss of lives and property, particularly during the festive season when […]
Nairobi — The Kenya University Students Association Organization (KUSO) has voiced support for the housing levy, emphasizing its potential to provide dignified accommodation and employment opportunities to university students. KUSO President Antony Manayara said the Affordable Housing Program is a welcome move due its commitment to deliver 70,000 houses to students nationwide as a beacon […]
A major technical fault at the Insukamini substation in Bulawayo triggered countrywide loss of power early yesterday resulting in a loss of production time by business, which lasted up to noon. Several businesses including small to medium enterprises failed to commence operations as a result of the power outage save for those with generators who […]