The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Osun State chapter, has announced plans to commence the digital registration of farmers across the state. The State Chairman of AFAN, Mr. Ganiyu Musefiu, disclosed this in an interview on Saturday in Osogbo. Musefiu explained that the national body of AFAN had already embarked on the digital registration of members nationwide, adding that the Osun chapter would kick off its exercise in the coming weeks once all modalities are finalized and a date officially announced. According to him, the digital registration will enable farmers in the state to benefit from various agricultural programmes…
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The Chairman of the OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week Advisory Board, Mr. Adetunji Oyebanji, has called for stronger collaboration, improved data systems, and smarter policies to accelerate Africa’s energy transformation. Oyebanji made the call during a press briefing in Lagos ahead of the 2025 edition of the OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week, the continent’s leading downstream energy event. He said the conference would bring together stakeholders across the energy value chain — from oil and gas to renewables — for discussions, innovation showcases, and policy dialogues aimed at shaping Africa’s energy future. According to him, transparency and accurate data would…
The Nigerian government says it is prioritising a “bottom-up” approach to strengthen Nigeria’s health emergency response by empowering the 36 states, the FCT, and local governments. The initiative, anchored on the sub-national capacity framework, is a key pillar of the National Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII). Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, disclosed this during the 12th Ministerial Oversight Committee meeting of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) in Abuja. He said the government can no longer depend solely on federal interventions such as rapid response teams and outbreak materials…
President Bola Tinubu has approved sweeping changes in the hierarchy of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, in what the Presidency described as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s national security architecture and reinforce public confidence in the military. The shake-up follows last week’s foiled coup attempt allegedly orchestrated by a group of mid-level military officers. The swift action by loyal security operatives averted what officials described as an “unconstitutional bid to undermine democratic governance.” In the new appointments, General Olufemi Oluyede replaces General Christopher Musa as the Chief of Defence Staff, while Major-General W. Shaibu assumes duty as the Chief…
The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) says 11 high-level members of terrorist groups have been arrested in Nigeria. The arrests were part of Operation Catalyst, a landmark initiative targeting terrorism financing and related criminal activities across six African countries. According to INTERPOL, the three-month operation, conducted between July and September 2025, led to 83 arrests and the identification of 160 persons of interest. Participating countries included Nigeria, Angola, Cameroon, Kenya, Namibia, and South Sudan. In Nigeria, INTERPOL confirmed that 11 suspected terrorists — including senior members of various extremist groups — were apprehended. The operation also uncovered several financial networks…
A Magistrate Court in Abuja has granted bail to Omoyele Sowore, Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, and his brother, Emmanuel Kanu, alongside ten others, in the sum of ₦500,000 each. Others granted bail include Joshua Emmanuel, Wilson Anyalewechi, Okere Kingdom Nnamdi, Clinton Chimeneze, Gabriel Joshua, Isiaka Husseini, Onyekachi Ferdinand, Amadi Prince, Edison Ojisom, Godwill Obioma, and Chima Onuchukwu. The court, presided over by Magistrate Abubakar Umar Sai’Id, issued the bail order on Friday after the defendants were arraigned on charges bordering on unlawful assembly and disturbance of public peace. ALSO READ [BREAKING] Nigerian govt drags X, Meta to court over…
A recent wave of social media posts has falsely attributed to Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar a highly controversial statement implying that Nigeria’s victory in the Biafran War was enabled by foreign powers, not by Nigerians alone. Close observers and longtime associates of the Sultan have vehemently denied the claim, calling it baseless mischief and a deliberate attempt to smear his reputation. The viral “BREAKING NEWS” story asserts that the Sultan warned Yoruba elders not to provoke tensions with the Igbo, and went further to allege that Britain, America, and other world powers intervened to suppress the Igbo during the war. But…
Vice Chancellor of North West University, Sokoto (NWUS), Professor Mukhtar Umar Bunza, has announced that the newly licensed institution is set to establish international collaborations with universities in countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia to enhance medical education and research. Professor Bunza made this known on Monday during the commissioning of the North West University Teaching Hospital by Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu. The ultramodern hospital was founded by Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, marking a major milestone in healthcare and educational development in the North West region. The Vice Chancellor commended Senator Wamakko for his unwavering vision and dedication to…
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, on Monday commissioned the ultramodern North West University Teaching Hospital, a groundbreaking medical facility founded by Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko in Sokoto. The hospital, the first of its kind in the North West geopolitical zone, follows the approval of the North West University by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in May this year. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Governor Aliyu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to partnering with North West University to strengthen healthcare delivery across Sokoto State. He said the new teaching hospital would reduce dependence on the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) for…
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, says the Federal Government’s decision to remove Mathematics as a requirement for students seeking admission into arts and humanities programmes in tertiary institutions will help curb certificate forgery. Oloyede stated this during the formal opening ceremony of the Jihad Week organised by the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), University of Ibadan, and the inauguration of Ad-Dhikr Magazine on Sunday in Ibadan. The JAMB Registrar explained that the policy had long existed but was not implemented, adding that the Ministry of Education merely aligned it with present…