Adebusuyi Adeniran, a Professor of Migration and Development Sociology at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has called for the rebranding of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to enhance its structure and responsibilities. Adeniran made the call while delivering the 407th inaugural lecture of the university on Tuesday. The lecture, titled “Migralusion: A Mix-Transnational Theory of ‘Japa’ Culture,” examined the dynamics of migration and development in Nigeria. The professor said the NIS should be repositioned as the flagship agency for border security and migration management. According to him, immigration data management is only one aspect of the agency’s role, adding that…
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The management of the University of Calabar (UniCal) has evicted some staff members from the institution’s residential quarters to accommodate junior staff and address unethical practices within the system. The university’s spokesperson, Mr. Eyo Effiong, confirmed the development while speaking with journalists in Calabar on Tuesday. Effiong said the university’s Governing Council directed certain staff to vacate the Boys’ Quarters (BQs) after an investigation revealed that some occupants had rented them out to students and outsiders. “Letters were issued notifying them that the ownership of the quarters has been revoked, and occupants were asked to vacate on or before April…
Recently, there have been fictitious stories circulating in the media about Chief Razaq Okoya CON and Chief (Mrs.) Shade Okoya MON, and their company RAO Investment Property Company Ltd. These reports are entirely untrue and malicious fabrications, clearly designed to create confusion regarding an open case, intimidate and damage the reputation of the Okoyas. The truth is that these are two completely separate issues which have been twisted together to create a sensational and misleading story for dubious and fraudulent reasons. 1. The property in question, a 16 unit 3 bedroom flats fully belongs to Chief Razaq Okoya CON registered…
Christian Chijoke Nwanko, a Computer Science graduate of the University of Abuja and current National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has emerged winner of the agency’s Innovation Challenge 1.0. The competition, held over the weekend at NITDA headquarters in Abuja, was themed “Idea to Impact.” It was introduced to inspire creativity and problem-solving among the agency’s staff, interns, and corps members, while providing a platform to showcase technology-driven solutions to real-life challenges. Nwanko led Team X to develop COPA (Corpers Opportunity Placement App) — a smart digital platform designed to optimize…
While the late murder victim Bilyaminu Bello’s family members were vigorously protesting the pardon granted to the wife who murdered him in cold blood, a man claiming to be his biological father was hauled before pressmen in Abuja by Maryam Sanda’s parents, and he eagerly supported the controversial pardon. He said he wants her to be able to bring up his grandchildren. Alhaji Ahmed Bello Isa, who sat beside Maryam Sanda’s father Alhaji Garba Sanda at the Abuja press conference, is a retired storekeeper in the old Sokoto State. He met and married Bilyaminu’s mother at Women Teachers College, Bodinga…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving soil fertility, increasing crop yields, and promoting sustainable, climate-resilient, and regenerative agricultural practices across the country. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the official unveiling of the Nigerian Farmers Soil Health Scheme (NFSHS). Abdullahi described the initiative as a pioneering effort by the ministry to enhance soil health and fertility through scientific assessments and data-driven fertilizer recommendations. He said the scheme aligns fully with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of achieving food sovereignty and transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector to guarantee…
A nature-based solution is showing remarkable success in helping farmers in Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan sustainably restore their papaya (pawpaw) production devastated by the papaya mealybug pest. The papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus, is a highly destructive pest that has spread rapidly across East Africa, slashing yields, shortening orchard lifespans, and threatening food security and livelihoods. Dr. Selpha Miller, an Invasive Species Management expert, disclosed this in an interview with reporters during a visit to the Crop Protection Biological Control Laboratory in Kenya on Tuesday. She explained that the intervention involves a classical biological control strategy using a parasitic wasp,…
Sen. Ibrahim Bomai (APC–Yobe South) has sponsored 51 indigent students to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in universities across India. He announced this on Tuesday during the inauguration of the scholarship scheme in Potiskum, Yobe State. The event marked the symbolic departure of the first batch of students under the Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai Education Trust. Prof. Muhammad Lawan commended the even distribution of beneficiaries across the four local government areas of Yobe South, describing the initiative as fair, inclusive, and a reflection of Bomai’s commitment to education and youth empowerment. The Secretary of the Scholarship Committee, Ibrahim Mohammed, said the…
The Federal Government says it is targeting a 47 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 as part of its commitment to global climate goals. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, stated this at the 2025 edition of the Africa Climate Forum (ACF) held in Abuja on Tuesday. The forum, themed “Bolder, Greener, and Better Steps: Closing Transition Gaps in Africa,” brought together policymakers, diplomats, and climate experts to discuss the continent’s green transition efforts. Keyamo, represented by his Special Adviser on Foreign Direct Investments, Dr. Obafemi Bajomo, said the theme underscored the urgency…
No fewer than 1,500 women have benefited from the Catalyzing Strengthened Policy for Healthy Diets and Resilience (CASCADE) Project’s training on Social Analysis and Action (SAA) in Jigawa State. The Gender Technical Officer of the project in the state, Ani Akpoko, disclosed this at the graduation ceremony of the participants held in Dutse. Akpoko said the beneficiaries, who are members of the Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs), were drawn from the five CASCADE project implementation areas — Kiyawa, Jahun, Dutse, Ringim, and Kafin Hausa. She explained that the women graduated after participating in 10 SAA sessions between November 2024…