IDNN, Author at Independent Digital News Network

Abuja Flood: FCTA Probes Planning, Drainage After Airport Road Disruption

Another flood has disrupted parts of Abuja within weeks. FCTA is investigating planning and drainage factors while an unnamed director has been suspended over alleged unauthorised approvals.

Edo Police Report 13 Suspected Kidnappers Arrested, Nine Victims Rescued

IDNN3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

Edo police say 13 suspected kidnappers were arrested and nine victims rescued across separate operations in August. The suspects remain accused, not convicted.

EFCC Arraigns Abuja Man Over Alleged ₦1.09bn Crime Proceeds

IDNN3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

Mahmud A. Abubakar has pleaded not guilty to two EFCC charges involving alleged retention and transfer of about ₦1.09 billion. The allegations remain unproven.

Uber Exits Nigeria After 12 Years of Ride-Hailing Operations

IDNN3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

Uber has ended its Nigeria operations after 12 years. The company gave broad business reasons for the exit, while riders and drivers now face an immediate change in the country’s ride-hailing market.

Infantino Calls for Stronger Structures as FIFA, Nigeria Shape Football Reform Roadmap

IDNN3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s call for stronger structures and clearer development pathways has pushed Nigeria’s football reform drive into a critical international phase. Following President Bola Tinubu’s reform directive and the resignation of the NFF leadership, talks involving FIFA, CAF and Nigerian authorities are now focused on building a new governance roadmap

Uber Exits Nigeria After 12 Years as Investment Priorities Shift

IDNN3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

Uber’s 12-year Nigeria run is over. The exit leaves competitors, drivers and policymakers confronting what comes next in one of Africa’s largest consumer markets

River Niger at Lokoja Reaches Critical 8.7-Metre Level

IDNN3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

The River Niger at Lokoja was at 8.7 metres and classified as critical when checked on NIHSA’s live dashboard. The reading is a serious public-safety signal, not proof of a confirmed flood disaster.

Lagos Island Flood Alert: NIHSA Warns of Severe Flooding Risk

IDNN3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

Lagos Island is under a major NIHSA flood alert, but widespread destructive flooding has not been independently confirmed. The warning remains a preparedness signal.

Rivers Police Dismiss Three Officers Over Anthony Obodo Fatal Shooting

IDNN3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

Three Rivers police officers have been dismissed following an internal disciplinary process over the fatal shooting of Anthony Obodo. Police say prosecution will follow, but criminal guilt remains for the courts to determine.

JAMB, WAEC set ₦4,000 one-off WASSCE result verification fee

IDNN3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

Candidates whose admissions are coordinated through JAMB are to pay ₦4,000 once for WASSCE result verification, according to a joint JAMB/WAEC clarification.