Poultry farmers in Lagos State have called for increased financing to scale up production capacity and address persistent challenges in the sector. One of the farmers, Mrs Queeneth Kingsley, appealed in separate interviews conducted on Monday in the Shasha area of Lagos, noting that limited access to capital remains a major constraint. According to her, many farmers lack the funds needed to expand operations. “One of the major challenges poultry farmers face is scaling up production, but the problem is lack of finance. “Most times, I spend over N1 million to stock my pens with point-of-lay birds. This January alone,…
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The Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed Murtala Garo as the new Deputy Governor of Kano State following a successful screening. The confirmation came after the presentation and adoption of a report by an ad hoc committee during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Falgore, on Monday. Presenting the report, Deputy Speaker Muhammad Bello said Garo’s nomination followed the resignation of former Deputy Governor, Aminu Gwarzo. He noted that the screening was conducted in line with Section 191(3)(c) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empowers the Assembly to approve a nominee in the event of a vacancy.…
The Bauchi State Government has taken delivery of 45 motorcycles from Global Affairs Canada (GAC), through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Bauchi Field Office, to strengthen immunisation outreach and primary healthcare services across the state. The motorcycles, distributed across the 20 local government areas, are expected to improve access to routine immunisation and essential health services, particularly in hard-to-reach and underserved communities. Speaking at the handover on Monday, the Chief of UNICEF’s Bauchi Field Office, Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, said the intervention targets persistent logistics gaps that hinder service delivery in remote areas. ALSO READ Malaria declines in Bauchi as…
In Gabari village, Kufena, Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State, young Halira Nuhu (not her real name) hawks “Fura da Nono,” a meal made from cow milk and millet, during school hours. Nuhu dreams of becoming a doctor, but her circumstances may not allow her to achieve that dream. In her village, boys’ education is prioritized, while girls are sent to hawk or married off early. At 12, Nuhu was given out in marriage to her cousin—reflecting the reality of many girls in her community. “I was married off at the age of 12. I’m now 15 and have…
Fans flooded cinemas across Lekki, Lagos, on Sunday as the new Michael Jackson biopic attracted massive crowds with its portrayal of the music icon’s life. Nearly all cinemas in the area were fully booked for the highly anticipated film. Viewers praised the biopic for blending music, emotion, and storytelling into an engaging experience that captivated audiences from start to finish. READ ALSO: CBN director backs Nigeria’s 2026 AACT bid, pledges institutional support The film traces Michael Jackson’s journey from his early days as a child star to becoming the “King of Pop,” highlighting defining moments in his career and personal…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing pilgrims’ education and spiritual preparedness ahead of the 2026 Hajj. The Chairman of NAHCON, Amb. Ismail Abba, stated this in a release issued in Abuja on Sunday by Fatima Usara, Deputy Director, Information and Publications Division, NAHCON. Abba highlighted the commission’s commitment during a strategic engagement and inauguration in Abuja, which brought together 120 respected Islamic clerics from across the country. The attendees included Prof. Mansur Ibrahim Sokoto, Sheikh Bala Lau, and Sheikh Abdulmuhyi Nasir representing Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir. Others were Sheikh Abdulrahman Olanrewaju Ahmed, Sheikh…
As political conversations gather momentum ahead of the next electoral cycle, the people of Ondo North Senatorial District are once again confronted with a familiar question: what kind of representation do we truly deserve in the Senate, often called the Red Chamber? For too long, many constituents have expressed frustration over leadership that falls short of expectations—marked by unfulfilled promises, limited engagement, and insufficient grassroots impact. This moment, therefore, calls not for routine political alignment but for thoughtful reflection and deliberate choice. It is within this context that Chief (Engr.) Michael Abayomi Adeyanju is being presented as a compelling alternative.…
For ten days, the ancient city of Kaduna pulsed as Nigeria’s conscience. The question on every lip was clear: how do we move food security from glossy policy papers to the dinner plates of 250 million citizens? Answers began to take shape at Nigeria Public Relations Week (NPRW) Croc-City 2026, held from April 16–25, where policymakers, farmers, communicators, and citizens forged what may become the most consequential agricultural blueprint in a decade — the Kaduna Food Security Declaration. Convened by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations in partnership with the Kaduna State Government, the National Conversation held from April 21–22…
Bayero University Kano (BUK) has retained its position as the leading Nigerian university in international outlook for the third consecutive year, reinforcing its growing reputation for global academic engagement. The latest assessment, based on the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, places BUK ahead of its peers in the international outlook metric—an indicator that evaluates the proportion of international students and staff, as well as cross-border research collaborations. The ranking underscores BUK’s sustained progress in fostering international partnerships and attracting global academic participation, despite broader structural challenges facing Nigeria’s higher education sector. Although the university ranks within the…
Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions following President Bola Tinubu’s request for a $516.3 million external loan to finance sections of the proposed Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, a flagship infrastructure project under his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The request, transmitted to the Senate on April 23 and read during plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, seeks approval for funding expected to be sourced from Deutsche Bank. According to the President, the loan will finance Sections 1, 1A and 1B of the over 1,000-kilometre highway designed to link Illela in Sokoto State to Badagry in Lagos, connecting major commercial and agricultural hubs across Nigeria’s…