FOOD SECURITY: How genetically modified Crops are changing Northern Nigeria’s agricultural landscape
By Matilda Ikediobi Northern Nigeria’s agricultural landscape stands at a defining crossroads. For decades, millions of smallholder farmers have battled an increasingly unforgiving combination of climate change, destructive crop pests, declining soil productivity and rising production costs. What was once a dependable farming calendar has become increasingly unpredictable, with prolonged dry spells, erratic rainfall and […]
Kidnapped Benue cleric dies after regaining freedom, Mrs. Ortom mourns
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Senior Pastor of the Universal Reformed Christian Church (NKST), Andyar Ishan Classis, Saghev Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State, Rev. Samuel Gbinde, has died days after regaining freedom from suspected armed herdsmen who abducted him. Rev. Gbinde was reportedly kidnapped about two weeks ago alongside […]
FAAC: FG States, LGs share N2.6 trn
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of ₦2.551 trillion among the Federal Government, the 36 States and the 774 Local Government Councils as Federation Account revenue for June 2026.
US military to test soldiers aged 30 and above for low testosterone
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that military personnel age 30 and older will undergo testing for testosterone deficiency as part of annual health screenings.
Full list: EFCC secures forfeiture of 48 properties linked to Malami
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the Federal Government.
Thieves attempt to break into Yamal’s home in Barcelona during France match
An attempted break-in targeted the Barcelona home of Spanish football star Lamine Yamal in the early hours of Wednesday morning, occurring shortly after Spain’s triumph over France in the World Cup semi-finals.
