Abuja, le 15 juillet 2025 — Le Nigeria consolide ses engagements régionaux pour faire face aux crises alimentaires et nutritionnelles, à travers une coopération renforcée avec le Comité permanent Inter-États de Lutte contre la Sécheresse dans le Sahel (CILSS). Le Ministre d’État à l’Agriculture et à la Sécurité Alimentaire, le Sénateur Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, a accueilli une délégation de haut niveau du CILSS conduite par le Dr Abdoulaye Mohamadou, Secrétaire exécutif de l’organisation. Cette mission stratégique vise à : Appuyer la création d’un Système national d’information sur la sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle (FNSIS) Améliorer la coordination des interventions face aux…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has discharged and acquitted former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, of all charges of money laundering and fraud brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Delivering the judgment on Wednesday, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke upheld Fayose’s no-case submission, ruling that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case that would necessitate the former governor entering a defence. The judge stated that after carefully reviewing the evidence presented by the EFCC, it was clear that the prosecution did not provide sufficient proof linking Fayose directly to the alleged offenses. Fayose…
The Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari and the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, describing their deaths as a double tragedy for the nation. In a statement signed by its President, Dr. Adeniyi Ifetayo, SDNON paid tribute to President Buhari, who died recently in London. The organization described the former leader as a pivotal figure in Nigeria’s political history, noting his dual roles as both military Head of State and democratically elected President. “President Buhari’s legacy is marked by his fight against corruption, his…
Sokoto State Government, through the Ministry of Environment, on Tuesday, commemorated the 2025 World Day Desertification and Drought Day. ASHENEWS reports that the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed by the United Nations and linked to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), is commemorated annually on June 17th. The day serves to raise awareness about desertification and drought, highlighting the importance of international efforts to combat these issues and promoting solutions for preventing desertification and recovering from drought. Nigeria has continued to reiterated its commitment to tackling the twin challenges of land degradation and climate-induced water scarcity. This…
Former Minister of Communications and retired military officer, Major General Tajudeen Olanrewaju (Rtd), has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as “heartbreaking.” In a statement released by his media office on Sunday, July 13, 2025, Olanrewaju, who once served as General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Armoured Division in Jos—a post previously held by Buhari—paid a heartfelt tribute to his late senior officer. “The death of Major General Muhammadu Buhari is heartbreaking. He served his country to the best of his ability,” Olanrewaju said. “He fought to keep the country together during the…
A former Minister of Health and 11th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (2010–2015), Professor Isaac Folorunso Adewole, FAS, is set to deliver the 14th Annual Lecture of the Registry of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). According to a statement signed by the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Mr. Isaac Fafila, the lecture, titled “The Conundrum of Leadership Emergence in Nigerian Educational Institutions: The Missing Links”, will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the University Auditorium. The event, now in its 14th edition, has grown into a significant platform in Nigeria’s…
In continuation of the seven-day national mourning declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a public holiday in honour of the late former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government, following the President’s approval. Dr. Tunji-Ojo stated that the holiday is a mark of respect for the late president’s service to the nation, his contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey, and his enduring legacy in governance and national development. ALSO READ Buhari’s legacy…
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has commenced the screening of 5,723 shortlisted candidates nationwide for its 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Scheme (OSS) for Master’s (MSc) and Doctoral (Ph.D.) programmes. Speaking during the selection interview held on Monday in Abuja, Mr. Ahmed Aminu, Executive Secretary of PTDF, said the Fund received a total of 29,633 applications, out of which 5,723 were shortlisted through a transparent process. Aminu, who was represented by Mr. Bello Mustapha, Deputy General Manager, Education and Training, said the PTDF is charged with building skills, competencies, and capacities for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. He noted that the…
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the redeployment of top officials across several key government agencies as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the state’s development and environmental management framework. The announcement was made on Monday in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement, Dr. Muhammad S. Khalil has been redeployed from the Watershed, Erosion, and Climate Change Management Agency (WECCMA) to serve as the Acting Managing Director of the Refuse Management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB). Lamin Mukhtar Hassan, who was serving as Deputy Managing Director of REMASAB, has now…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the death of four persons and the injury of seven others in a building collapse at Abedi Sabon Gari, Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State. Dr. Nuraddeen Abdullahi, NEMA Coordinator for the Kano State Territorial Office, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Monday in Kano. He said the agency received a distress alert on Sunday, July 13, at about 6:49 p.m., indicating that a three-storey uncompleted building had collapsed at Abedi Sabon Gari, Kano. Abdullahi explained that the collapse occurred at about 6:42 p.m. on Sunday following a prolonged and heavy…