Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has been praised for his outstanding efforts in restoring peace and security across the state, especially in Southern Kaduna and Birnin Gwari, areas once troubled by violent conflicts that claimed many lives. The commendation came from the Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Professor Adamu Ahmed, during a courtesy visit to the Governor at Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House. Professor Ahmed applauded the Governor’s peacebuilding drive, describing it as practical, effective, and aimed at fostering peaceful coexistence among the state’s diverse communities. He noted that the improved security has created a safe environment for…
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Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal says he’s committed to unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027. But in Sokoto, the very state that birthed his career, his record is riddled with broken promises, abandoned programs, and borrowed political structures. If you can’t hold your home-front, how do you claim the nation? When Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal declared that he was “committed to sending Tinubu out of office in 2027,” the statement rang bold. But boldness without a base is empty rhetoric. And in Sokoto—the very soil where his political career took root—Tambuwal is standing on shaky ground. A man made by Wamakko…
The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has encouraged Nigerian youths to take part in the Federal Government’s Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalisation Programme (YEIDEP). The goal of the programme is to reduce youth unemployment and help young people who feel left out of the economy. Olawande was represented by Dr. Warrens Augusta, the Director of Finance and Accounts at the Ministry, during the YEIDEP Stakeholders’ Forum held recently in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. At the event, which was sponsored by Alpha Morgan Bank, the Minister said YEIDEP shows the Federal Government’s strong commitment to fighting unemployment, poverty, and youth…
The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), supported by the World Bank, has trained more than 80 veterinarians, para-veterinarians, and local animal health workers. The training focused on better ways to detect, control, and stop the spread of animal diseases. Participants from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) took part in the training. The program also aimed to raise awareness, manage disease risks, and improve how Nigeria handles animal disease outbreaks. Dr. Sanusi Abubakar, the National Project Coordinator of L-PRES, said in Abuja on Friday that the workshop brought together key animal health workers whose jobs…
Nigerians living in South Africa have raised alarm over new xenophobic threats from an anti-migrant group called Operation Dudula. Leaders of Nigerian communities are urging urgent diplomatic action after reports of attacks and harassment by the group, which has been accused of blocking foreigners from using public hospitals. This development comes as harassment of foreigners continues in the country, sparking fears of another wave of xenophobic violence. In a viral video seen by reporters, a leader of the group was recorded ordering foreigners out of a public hospital. He said: “If you know you are not South African, stand up…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has presented a supplementary budget of ₦695 billion with a special focus on improving healthcare under the ARISE Agenda of his administration. The health sector in the state has faced serious challenges, ranging from dilapidated facilities to shortage of manpower, sparking public outcry over the poor state of hospitals. Last month, a tragic incident occurred at the General Hospital in Ikot Ekpene where a pregnant woman and her newborn baby died during childbirth. The incident went viral on social media as relatives of the deceased accused doctors of negligence and pleaded with Governor…
At the second Africa Climate Summit, experts said that Africa should use artificial intelligence (AI) to make its farming and energy systems stronger and more able to handle climate change. A report by ENA said that speakers at the summit believe AI can help predict the weather better, manage resources more wisely, and speed up the move to clean energy. At the meeting in Addis Ababa, experts talked about both the chances and problems in using AI, especially when it comes to data, money, and government rules. Ousmane Ndiaye, Director General of the African Centre of Meteorological Application for Development…
The Federal Government has begun distributing farm inputs to small-scale farmers in Niger State. The move is part of efforts to improve food production and strengthen food security in the country. Minister of State for Agriculture, Dr. Aliyu Abdullahi, launched the programme in Minna on Friday. He explained that the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which places food security at the centre of government priorities. “We have declared food security as a national emergency. Our goal is to transform the agriculture sector so that food is available, accessible, and affordable to all Nigerians,” Abdullahi said. The…
Many people are still trapped in a collapsed building on Borno Street in Alagomeji, Lagos. The three-storey property collapsed around 8:30 p.m. on Friday. According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the building, which was under construction, came down on Friday night at 333 Borno Street, Alagomeji, Yaba. Several people are believed to be trapped under the rubble. So far, four men have been rescued and taken to the hospital. Emergency workers are still at the site, and search-and-rescue operations are ongoing. The exact number of people still trapped is not yet known until the building is completely cleared.…
A group called the Slum and Rural Aid for African Child Development Initiative has launched the second round of its TechUpRuralGirls program. Along with this, they introduced SabiAI, a learning tool that uses artificial intelligence on WhatsApp. The goal is to help more rural girls in Ondo State access digital education. The program will start on September 25 at Fiwasaye Girls Grammar School in Akure. It will train 30 girls aged 13 to 23 who are in need, along with 10 teachers from three schools in the city. The group said in a statement that the girls and teachers will…