Shettima launches Niger Delta Agricultural Development, Investment Fund
By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched the Niger Delta Agricultural Development and Investment Fund and inaugurated a Coordinating Council for agricultural development and investment in the region. Speaking at the Niger Delta Agricultural Development and Investment Summit held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Shettima said the […]
AIHS 2026: ESHDC unveils demand-driven strategy to tackle affordable housing deficit
The Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC) has unveiled a demand-driven approach to affordable housing delivery, advocating practical solutions that align with the needs, preferences, and economic realities of Nigerians. Speaking at the 20th anniversary edition of the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) 2026 in Abuja, the Acting General Manager of ESHDC, Mrs. Adenike Okebu, […]
3,600 vulnerable residents to benefit from free eye surgeries in Yobe
By Maryam Abdulaziz Usman No fewer than 3,600 vulnerable residents across the 17 local government areas of Yobe State are expected to benefit from a free eye care programme providing consultations, treatment and surgical interventions for cataracts and other eye conditions. The outreach, currently taking place at the Yobe State Specialist Hospital, Damaturu, has attracted […]
2027: Human capital development will be top priority, Gwamna pledges
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Gombe State for the 2027 election, Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, has pledged to make human capital development the cornerstone of his administration if elected, with a focus on youth empowerment, education and job creation. Gwamna made the pledge during a political gathering in […]
2027: Presidential aide canvasses support for Tinubu, seeks stronger role for traditional institutions
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Abbas Tijjani Hassan, has called for stronger collaboration between traditional institutions and security agencies to address security challenges and promote development across the country. Hassan made the call on Thursday in Abuja when he received members of the Traditional Youth Chiefs Forum […]
Sudan Conflict: Reports renew focus on alleged use of barrel bombs and civilian protection
Recent reports of civilian casualties in North Kordofan have renewed attention on concerns over the methods of warfare being used in Sudan’s conflict, which has entered its fourth year, and the implications for compliance with international humanitarian law. In recent days, local sources and the Sudanese legal advocacy group Emergency Lawyers alleged that airstrikes carried […]
