A patrol vehicle of the Western Nigeria Security Network, known as Amotekun, was destroyed by fire on Thursday morning at Mokola in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The incident happened around 9:30 a.m. under the Mokola flyover. The van, which was carrying Amotekun operatives for an operation, suddenly caught fire. Eyewitnesses said that passersby and motorists tried hard to put out the fire, but the vehicle was completely burnt before the Oyo State Fire Service arrived. Luckily, no lives were lost in the incident, though the patrol van was damaged beyond repair. As at the time of this report,…
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In the complexities of Nigerian politics, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has emerged as a significant player, representing the aspirations of a diverse electorate. Yet, recent events have cast a shadow over its leadership dynamics, particularly an attempt by David Mark and a cohort of old-school politicians to seize control of the party. The ADC has long positioned itself as a progressive alternative in Nigeria’s political arena. However, the resignation of Ralph Nwosu, its former National Chairman, after the party joined an opposition coalition, opened the door to a contentious power struggle. The backdoor appointment of David Mark, a former…
No fewer than 100 women fish farmers from riverine communities in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have received training on modern fish farming methods. The live demonstration programme, called Female Prep, was organized by the Aquaworld Community Development Initiative (ACDI) with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Global Environment Facility – Small Grants Programme. At the training in Ilaje, ACDI Programme Manager, Mr. Olagboye Olasukanmi, said the initiative was part of the Climate-Resilient Fisheries Project, funded by UNDP. He explained that women from Ajegunle, Enu, Ama, and Okesiri communities were selected for the programme. They were…
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has raised concern that women earn only 30 percent of agricultural income, even though they contribute heavily to Nigeria’s farming sector. She made this statement in Abuja on Wednesday during a National Workshop on Agro-value chain capacity building, organized by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs in partnership with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. The minister explained that women make up the majority of the farming workforce and produce most of the food, yet they earn much less. She said women are often excluded from access to farmland and loans because…
The Sokoto State Government has asked its Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to step up efforts in generating revenue. The move is to make the state financially stronger and to keep development projects running smoothly. The call was made by the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Abubakar Mohammad Zayyana, during meetings on the proposed 2026 budgets of the MDAs. The discussions were held at the ministry’s conference hall in Sokoto. Dr. Zayyana explained that revenue generation should be the top priority. He said, “The budget depends on revenue, not just expenditure, because it is revenue that funds expenditure.”…
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in collaboration with the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KWSUBEB), will train 790 Mathematics and Science teachers across the state’s 16 local government areas. KWSUBEB Chairman, Prof. Shehu Adaramaja, said on Wednesday that the 12-day capacity-building programme, tagged Strengthening Mathematics and Science Education (SMASE), will run from Sept. 1 to 12, 2025. He explained that the initiative, approved by Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as part of ongoing education reforms, aims to equip teachers with essential skills to improve classroom performance and strengthen foundational learning. According to him, the training will cover Core Teacher’s Cycle…
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Lagos Chapter, has honoured Mrs. Grace Alegba, a Senior Editor with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), with its 2025 Media Excellence Support Award. The award was presented on Wednesday by the Chairperson of APWEN Lagos, Dr. Atinuke Owolabi, during the association’s Annual General Meeting, awards, and election ceremony held in Lagos. Owolabi said Alegba was recognised for her consistent and impactful reportage that amplified APWEN’s programmes and highlighted the achievements of women engineers. Other journalists honoured were Mr. Victor Gbonegun of The Guardian, Ms. Ebunoluwa Sessou of Vanguard, and Ms.…
The African University of Science and Technology (AUST) has called for stronger efforts to bridge the gap between research and policy in Nigeria’s science and technology sector. The Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the upcoming Conference on Communicating Science, Technology and Innovation for National Development, Mr. Bosco Okolo-Obi, stated this at a news briefing on Wednesday in Abuja. The conference, organised by AUST in collaboration with key stakeholders, is scheduled to hold from October 21 to 23 in Abuja with the theme: “Communicating Science, Technology and Innovation for National Development.” Okolo-Obi noted that ineffective communication has limited the…
The Federal Government has pledged to improve safety on Nigeria’s waterways following the August 17 boat mishap in Sokoto State that left four people dead and five missing. The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, said this in a statement by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Muhammad Ahmad. He commended the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for their swift intervention during the incident in Goronyo Local Government Area. “The rescue efforts in Sokoto highlight the importance of synergy between agencies. NIWA and NEMA arrived early, rescuing passengers and recovering…
Enforcing its zero tolerance for auto crashes, the Dangote Articulated Trucks Drivers Training School (DATDTS), in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), is implementing stricter entry requirements for aspiring drivers. This development comes as Dangote Cement Plc undertakes the recertification and screening of all its truck drivers at the company’s Obajana plant in Kogi State. Speaking to newsmen at the Obajana Plant, Head of Transport, Dangote Cement Plc, Mr. Murilo Silva, said as part of efforts to promote safe driving and achieve zero road crashes, the company has since begun installing cameras across its fleet of thousands of…