Operation Whirl Stroke Warns Mariners Over Rising Water Levels, Enforces Safety Measures

Operation Whirl Stroke Warns Mariners Over Rising Water Levels, Enforces Safety Measures

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Maritime Component of Operation Whirl Stroke has issued a safety advisory to mariners, boat operators and riverine communities, warning of increased risks on inland waterways due to rising water levels caused by the ongoing rainy season. According to a statement signed by the Acting Media Information Officer of Operation Whirl Stroke, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, the advisory was issued on the directive of the Force Commander, […]

June 25, 2026 9

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President Tinubu Commissions Karu Water Supply Network, Declares “Era of Neglect” for FCT Satellite Towns Over

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday officially commissioned a massive water supply network that will deliver treated, potable water directly to homes in Karu, Orozo, Jikwoyi, Kurudu, and other satellite communities in the Federal Capital Territory. The President was represented at the commissioning ceremony in Kurudu, along the Karu-Karshi road, by Vice President Kashim Shettima. “Era of neglect is over”Describing access to clean water as […]

June 25, 2026 9

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Operation Whirl Stroke Issues Safety Advisory to Waterway Users Amid Rising Water Levels

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Maritime Component of Operation Whirl Stroke has issued a safety advisory to mariners, boat operators and riverine communities, warning of increased risks associated with rising water levels during the rainy season. According to a statement signed by the Acting Media Information Officer of Operation Whirl Stroke, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, the advisory was issued on the directive of the Force Commander, Major General Moses Gara. The […]

June 25, 2026 8

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NDLEA Uncovers Drugs Hidden in Water Purifiers from Europe, Intercepts Military-Grade Ammunition in Kaduna

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered consignments of illicit drugs concealed in water purifier machines imported from the Netherlands, while also intercepting military-grade ammunition and arresting multiple suspects in separate operations across the country. According to a statement by the agency's Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, operatives discovered and seized three kilograms of ketamine and 199 grams of MDMA, popularly known […]

June 1, 2026 9

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Governor Bago, orders arrest of Suleja man for shouting “No light, no water”

By Our Reporter Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has ordered the arrest and detention of Malam Abdullahi Hamisu, in Magajiya Ward, Suleja Local Government Area, after the man protested the lack of electricity and water supply during Eid-el-Fitr on March 20. Sources said Hamisu was first spotted among worshippers who shouted “no light, no water” at the Eid Prayer Ground in Suleja while the governor joined the Emir of […]

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Wike Commissions Rehabilitated Lower Usuma Dam Water Treatment Plant

FCT Minister, Barr Nyesom Wike delivering his address at the commissioning of the Rehabilitated Phase 2 Water Treatment Plant at the Lower Usuma Dam, Ushafa, Abuja By Toffa Momoh, Abuja As part of efforts to improve water supply in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Minister of FCT, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has commissioned the rehabilitated Phase II Water Treatment Plant at the Lower Usuma Dam in Bwari Area Council. […]

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FCT Minister Flags Off Bwari Township Water Supply Project

FCT Minister, Barr Nyesom Wike and Minister of State FCT Dr Mariya Mahmoud alighting from a truck during the flag off ceremony of the Bwari town Lot 1 Water Supply project on Thursday By Toffa Momoh, Abuja In a significant step towards ensuring improved access to clean and potable water in all satellite towns of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has flagged off Lot 1 […]

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