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Former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode has condemned remarks made by Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, who suggested Christians in Nigeria's middle belt stage killings to fabricate claims of genocide. Gumi's comments, made amid ongoing violence and insecurity in the region, have sparked widespread outrage. Fani-Kayode described the statement as "insensitive and misleading", saying it's a "monstrous mendacity" to claim Christians aren't being targeted and killed. In a statement shared on social media, Fani-Kayode emphasized Christians face sustained attacks from Islamist terrorist groups, leading to significant loss of life. He noted extremist violence affects multiple groups, but Christians are disproportionately…

The Federal Government has issued a warning to the Niger Delta and southern states, urging them to prepare for potential flooding due to rising water levels. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engineer Joseph Utsev, clarified that the recent flooding in Maiduguri, Borno State, was caused by an overflow of the Ngadda River, not the collapse of the Alau Dam. Utsev explained that the flooding was a result of heavy inflows from the Ngadda River, which caused water to breach the dam's dyke. He emphasized the need for a complete upgrade of the Alau Dam and warned against substandard performance…

Kano, Nigeria - September 9, 2024 - In a significant milestone, the ECK Foundation, in partnership with the Kano State Government, has successfully launched a feeding program aimed at providing healthy meals to Almajiri pupils. https://youtu.be/vCRcGmJUPKI?si=v8GCe-omw4ADpFLE The initiative, which kicked off today, seeks to address the nutritional needs of Almajiri children in Kano State, who often face challenges in accessing basic necessities like food. The ECK Foundation's intervention is expected to alleviate hunger and malnutrition, enabling these children to focus on their education and reach their full potential. Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu Kalu, founder of the ECK Foundation, expressed his…