WATER CRISIS DEEPENS IN NASARAWA EGGON AS RESIDENTS RESORT TO UNSAFE SOURCES. (PHOTO).

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Water Crisis Deepens in Nasarawa Eggon as Residents Resort to Unsafe Sources Residents of Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area in Nasarawa State are grappling with severe water scarcity, resorting to stagnant ponds and muddy pools for their daily needs due to the collapse of public water infrastructure. Communities now rely on contaminated water for drinking, cooking, and bathing, raising serious health concerns. Locals described the water as foul-smelling and visibly dirty, but said they have no alternatives. “We’ve not had tap water in over two months,” said Adefu Ruth, a resident of Angwan Kuje. “We’re forced to use this dirty water.” Despite the presence of elected officials and the Commissioner for Water Resources—an indigene of the area—residents say there has been no visible intervention. Some criticized local leaders for neglecting the community after election campaigns. Efforts to get a response from the commissioner were unsuccessful. A ministry staffer, speaking anonymously,...

I WILL END OPEN GRAZING IN ABUJA- WIKE. (PHOTO).


 I will end open grazing in Abuja – Wike


The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, expressed displeasure over the movement of cattle within Abuja city.


Wike told worried residents of Abuja that plans are on to put an end to the roaming of cattle within the city centre.


He gave the assurance in Abuja when he received in audience the Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Daniel Bertrand.


Wike said he had initiated multifaceted discussions with different relevant critical stakeholders on the need to end the roaming of cattle in the city.


The Minister also noted that fighting insecurity in FCT demands multifaceted approaches which the administration was already adopting to defeat criminalities.


He added that his administration has also intensified partnership drives with the private sector transportation players, in a bid to beef up security in the city.


Earlier in his speech, the Ambassador, Daniel Bertrand who had raised concerns over the roaming of cattle on the streets of Abuja, expressed satisfaction, learning that the minister had initiated a fight against the menace.


Bertrand also expressed interest in getting investors from his country to partner with FCTA in the development of the nation’s capital

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