Seeds, science and nutrition: Transforming Nigeria’s food system through plant breeding for human health
By Ayodele Akinola Nigeria’s food challenge is often discussed mainly in terms of quantity: how many tonnes of grain are harvested, how much food reaches the market and whether farmers can produce enough for a growing population. But food security is more than filling markets or stomachs. It also concerns the nutritional value, quality, affordability and […]
Living Standards Falling’: Bishop Fagbemi urges FG, states to restore hope for Nigerians
—-Tells Tinubu to declare state of emergency on insecurity By Dayo Johnson Akure The Bishop of Owo Diocese, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Rt. Rev’d Stephen Ayodeji Fagbemi, has decried the worsening standard of living in Nigeria and called on governments at all levels to take urgent steps to restore hope and improve citizens’ welfare. […]
Afrikanwatch Network releases final nominees for 15th annual lecture and awards
Afrikanwatch Network has released the final list of nominees for its 15th annual lecture and awards ceremony, scheduled for August 15, 2026, in Lagos.
Kwara APC candidates begin ‘thank you’ tour, visit traditional rulers in Ekiti, Oke-Ero
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State have commenced a statewide “thank you” tour, beginning with visits to traditional rulers and stakeholders in Ekiti and Oke-Ero Local Government Areas of the state. The delegation, led by the party’s governorship candidate and Speaker of the Kwara State House of […]
BEPU seeks probe into alleged disposal of Birnin Gwari public assets
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Birnin Gwari Emirate Progressives Union (BEPU) has called on the Kaduna State Government to suspend all ongoing transactions involving public assets in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area and constitute a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate allegations surrounding the disposal of government properties. The call was contained in a communiqué issued […]
APC Chairman condemns Benue South attacks, donates relief to victims
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Benue state, Dr. Benjamin Omale, has condemned the recent wave of attacks in Benue South Senatorial District (Zone C), describing the killings of innocent residents and destruction of property as unacceptable.
