FG to harness ACReSAL for national food security drive
By Juliet Umeh The Federal Government, FG, has announced its intention to leverage the World Bank-supported Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape, ACReSAL, Project as a key strategy to increase food security across Nigeria. ACReSAL is a multi-faceted interventionist initiative championed by the Federal Government, under the leadership of the Ministers of Environment, Agriculture, and Water […]
Occult Members Assault Family of 5 In Benin, Vows To Return
By Idowu Bankole Palpable tension reportedly gripped residents of no.22b Omoruyi Street in Benin City after they were rescued from a show of violence by members of the Reformed Ogboni Fraternity led by its leader who physically assaulted one Osamwonyi Martins Oghagbon and his family after he acted in defiance against his father’s request. The […]
Rolling back the politics of ‘this road belongs to FG’
By AIYEVBEKPEN OSAKUE The ancient Benin Kingdom had far-flung and well-manned security posts created for the defense of the kingdom in all cardinal directions. The Kingdom could access other communities, territories and kingdoms for peaceful trade transactions and for military expeditions. The nature of these ancient roads connecting different territories could only be better imagined but […]
Velox Real Estate awards land to NYSC Batch A1 winners, boosting youth empowerment
Velox presented the winners, Ms Kingsley Okoro Chimebere Praise (Miss NYSC) and Mr Hitler Timipanipre Richman (Mr Macho), with plots of land
UTME: CPE charges FG to find lasting solutions to technical glitches
An advocacy group in the education sector, the Concerned Parents and Educators Initiative (CPE), Thursday called on the federal government to find lasting solutions to the recurring challenges facing the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, especially in its handling of the yearly Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME.
SMEDAN awards N5m to post-harvest losses innovators
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), has awarded N5 million to three young Nigerian innovators with outstanding ideas to tackle post-harvest losses in the agricultural sector. The Director-General of SMEDAN, Mr Charles Odii, commended the participants for their ingenuity at the inauguration in Abuja on Thursday. 6The ceremony was held under […]
Zamfara group asks Matawalle to return for second term, cites security achievements
A prominent civil society group in Zamfara State, the Association of Zamfara North Concerns Citizens, has called on former Governor Bello Matawalle to contest for a second term in 2027, praising his achievements in tackling insecurity and empowering security agencies during his two-year tenure. In a statement issued on Friday, the group’s secretary, Muhammed Usman […]
No to mandatory voting
A Bill to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to force all eligible Nigerians to vote has just passed the second reading in the House of Representatives. If it becomes law, an eligible Nigerian who fails to vote could pay a fine of N100,000, go to jail for six months or both. The Bill, which enraged […]
From Ruin to Renaissance: The Miracle of Port Harcourt Road, Aba
By Kalu Nto “The people that dwelt in darkness have seen a great light.” — Isaiah 9:2 This ancient scripture perfectly captures the transformation that has unfolded on Port Harcourt Road in Aba, Abia State. For decades, this once-thriving commercial artery deteriorated into a haunting symbol of state neglect—a decaying stretch of land riddled with […]
2027: Posters of Makinde for President flood some parts of Kano
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the posters of the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, have flooded some parts of the ancient city of Kano.
Senate sends delegation for late Senator Akaagerger’s condolence visit
The Nigerian Senate has resolved to dispatch a high-powered delegation to condole with the family of late Senator Joseph Iorshagher Akaagerger, as well as the government and people of Benue State, particularly the Benue North-East Senatorial District, following his recent demise.
WACL powers progress in Babban Tunga community
West African Ceramics Limited (WACL), Nigeria’s leading indigenous tile manufacturer, has taken a significant step towards empowering the Babban Tunga community in Suleja, Niger State. The company has commissioned a 500kVA power transformer, marking a major milestone in its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts. This electrification project is designed to support sustainable community development, providing […]
Banjul Accord Group proposes $1 passenger safety charge
In a bid to tackle funding challenges and improve interconnectivity across West Africa, the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) has proposed a $1 Passenger Safety Charge (PSC) on all international tickets originating from its member countries.
Akpabio, Gov Eno to lead Orons Union Centenary grand final
By Egufe Yafugborhi UYO – SENATE President, Godswill Akpabio and Governor Umo Eno, joined by other eminent guests, will share the joy of the moment when the grand finale of month long 100 years anniversary celebration of Oron Union (OU) holds Friday in Akwa Ibom state. The centenary which kicked off April 26 has witnessed […]
Glad Company organizes digital parenting workshop 2025 edition
The founder of Glad Company and chief host, Digital Parenting Workshop, Teajay Chunu, said parenting in the past and the present day can never be the same due to the advent of modern day technology and applying same methods, could be counterproductive. He disclosed this during the Digital Parenting Workshop with the theme: “Tech smart […]
NGO trains over 1,200 people in rural communities to repurpose plastic waste
…unveils winners of plastic sustainability project awards in Abuja By Favour Ulebor, Abuja Over 1,200 women, youths, and persons with disabilities from rural communities across Nigeria have been trained to repurpose plastic waste into useful products, as part of a project aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and economic empowerment. This was disclosed at the Empower […]
