Sokoto: Fire outbreak devastates onion farmers, over 56M produce destroyed
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: A devastating fire outbreak has dealt a heavy blow to onion farmers in Kojiyo community of Goronyo Local Government Area, Sokoto State, destroying no fewer than 2,275 bags of onions valued at about ₦56.8 million and plunging dozens of rural households into economic distress. The incident, which ravaged about 65 […]
Benue strengthens anti-malaria fight, targets children with 2026 SMC Campaign
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue state government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting children and other vulnerable groups from malaria, as it intensifies preparations for the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign. The Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Paul Ogwuche, made the pledge during a Stakeholders’ Engagement Workshop held in Makurdi for […]
INC Polls: NRC backs Justice Tabai’s Electoral Committee
The National Representative Council (NRC) of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) has passed a vote of confidence on the Justice Francis Tabai-led National Electoral Committee, which conducted the April 13, 2026, National Executive Council (NEC) elections of the socio-cultural organisation.
Firm takes AI education to grassroots, targets underserved communities
By Esther Onyegbula As Nigeria’s artificial intelligence (AI) conversation shifts from basic awareness to real-world application, technology education firm, Kini AI, has begun a grassroots push to integrate practical AI learning into classrooms and communities, starting with a pilot programme in Lagos State. The initiative, which has already trained over 1,000 individuals, is designed to […]
Kogi approves key projects, backs Renewed Hope Agenda
The Kogi State Executive Council has ratified a series of strategic infrastructure projects, reaffirmed progress in security, and aligned more closely with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as part of efforts to deepen development across the State. The decisions were reached at the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday in […]
FG, private sector move to enrol vulnerable Nigerians in health insurance
By Esther Onyegbula In a major push to expand access to affordable healthcare, key stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector have launched the Inclusive Health Insurance Enrolment Programme (IHIEP), targeting vulnerable populations across selected states. The initiative, spearheaded by the Global Health Charity and Training Foundation (GHCTF) in collaboration with the Private Sector Health Alliance of […]
