A noticeable change in farming activities has taken place across several communities in Minna, the Niger State capital, as harvest of agricultural produce is booming this season. Farmers in Shiroro, Paikoro, and parts of Guni in Munya Local Government Areas have testified to impressive yields of crops such as yam, maize, groundnut, rice, soya beans, and millet. This development has brought relief and joy to the farmers, many of whom described this year’s growing season as one of the most fruitful in recent times. They noted that in previous years, insecurity and banditry had prevented them from enjoying bountiful harvests.…
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Nigeria’s inland waterways are lifelines for millions and It helps in moving farmers, fisherfolk, traders, and schoolchildren across the Niger, Benue, Cross River, Ogun, Kaduna, and countless creeks. Yet boat capsizing, collisions, and near-misses have become distressingly frequent, with mass-fatality events in Anambra (2022), Kwara (2023), and recurring incidents across Sokoto and Niger States (2024–2025). In 2024 alone, several national outlets recorded deaths from inland waterway accidents. Early 2025 has continued this pattern, including fresh tragedies on market routes in Niger and Sokoto States. A Brief History & Pattern of Occurrence Recurring Mass Casualties Ogbaru, Anambra (Oct 2022): A devastating…
Insurance companies are showing strong support for the upcoming fourth edition of the Insurance Meets Tech (IMT 4.0) conference. This event is focused on how insurance, technology, and culture can work together. It aims to build stronger partnerships between insurance companies and tech firms. With the theme “Innovating for the New Trybe,” IMT 4.0 will explore how technology can create new insurance models that appeal to today’s generation—especially Millennials and Gen Z. Well-known companies like SanlamAllianz, Cornerstone, emPLE, Enterprise Life, Leadway, and Lasaco are backing the event. Their support shows that IMT 4.0 is becoming a key platform for sharing…
By Usman Mohammed Binji I At press centers across Nigeria, a quiet hum of activity masks a harsher reality. Look beyond the chatter, and you find retired and veteran journalists—some pacing the corridors aimlessly, others sitting in silence, their weary eyes reflecting years of service and sacrifice. These are the men and women who once chased breaking news, exposed corruption, and held leaders accountable. Today, many can barely meet their basic needs. A retired editor wanders from office to office, phone in hand, calling former colleagues still in service, hoping for financial assistance. A former reporter sits on a worn-out…
A mother in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of Bauchi State surprised health workers when she said she had refused to give her severely malnourished child an egg. She explained that she believed eggs could cause jaundice or yellow fever. Her statement came during a visit by UNICEF Nigeria’s Country Representative, Wafaa Saeed, who was in Ganjuwa to promote community efforts aimed at improving child health and welfare. The woman, whose child is being treated for Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) at a local centre, insisted that eggs were harmful to children. Her view reflects a common misconception still held in some…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested a man, Mr. Ikechukwu Elijah, in the Apo-Waru area of Abuja for producing and selling harmful and fake chemicals without a license. The agency announced his arrest in a statement shared on its official X account on Friday. NAFDAC explained that Elijah was running an illegal factory inside a residential building. He was caught along with his younger brother after officials discovered fake insecticides, sealing machines, and other equipment in the building. During the same operation, NAFDAC also shut down MZEE Table Water in the Damangaza area…
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has threatened tough legal action against truck operators using its logo without authorization, warning that such acts have continued to embarrass and damage the company’s reputation. Despite several warnings, the company said some unaffiliated truckers still adorn their vehicles with Dangote’s logo for personal gain or other undisclosed purposes. It noted that some of these vehicles have been linked to accidents and incidents wrongly blamed on the group. To curb the trend, Dangote said it will step up surveillance in collaboration with security agencies and law enforcement while prosecuting offenders to protect its brand identity. “We…
A petrol tanker carrying 45,000 liters of fuel caught fire on Friday while discharging its contents at a filling station in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The incident happened at A1 Petroleum Filling Station, located at 15 Mukaz Avenue, off Ikorodu Road, by Agric bus stop, Owutu – Ikorodu. In a statement, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the incident, saying it received an emergency call at 12:58 pm. The call reported that a 45,000-litre tanker with registration number IKD 479 XV had caught fire while offloading fuel. Deputy Controller General of the service, Olajide Ogabi, said…
A professor of Nematology at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Monioluwa Omolara Olaniyi, has shed light on a hidden world beneath the soil. She explained how tiny plant-parasitic nematodes silently attack crop roots, weaken plants, and make them vulnerable to diseases. Olaniyi, who lectures in the Department of Biological Sciences, made this known on Thursday during NOUN’s 36th inaugural lecture in Abuja. Her lecture was titled: “Managing Plant Worm Adversaries: Safeguarding the Environment, Sustaining Our Daily Bread.” She described nematodes as serious enemies of farmers. These worms reduce crop yields, stunt plant growth, and lower farmers’ incomes, especially…
Last week, Nigeria lost a remarkable progressive reformer, the former Inspector General of Police, Dr. Solomon Arase. He embodied what a Nigerian police officer should be—a visionary leader who dedicated his life to advancing the long-overdue reforms of the Nigeria Police Force. Arase was deeply committed to promoting citizen-focused policing and embedding respect for human rights into the culture of the force. He pioneered the adoption of intelligence-led policing, a strategy designed to uphold the constitutional principle of presumption of innocence. Through this, he sought to humanise policing in Nigeria. After his tenure as IGP, Arase continued to apply his…