The Federal Government has launched the Northeast phase of the National Community Food Bank Programme (NCFBP), stepping up efforts to tackle child malnutrition across Nigeria. Speaking at the inauguration in Maiduguri on Monday, First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, described child malnutrition as a critical national challenge that demands urgent, coordinated action. She noted that millions of Nigerian children still lack access to adequate nutrition, stressing that the programme’s expansion is designed to close that gap and improve food access nationwide. Tinubu commended the backing of federal and state governments, private sector partners, and other stakeholders, saying their support reinforces confidence…
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The Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board has inaugurated the 2023/2024 Teachers’ Professional Development (TPD) training to improve education quality and drive human capital development across the state. Speaking at the inauguration on Monday in Kaduna, Uba Sani said the programme reflects his administration’s vision for a more enlightened and prosperous state through better education outcomes. Sani, represented by the Deputy Governor, Hadiza Balarabe, noted that the training would boost educational attainment and advance the state’s development. According to him, education remains a key driver of transformation and a top priority of the administration. He described teachers as nation builders…
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is traveling to New York on Monday to attend a United Nations Security Council meeting likely to focus on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. As he departed, Wadephul called on council members to live up to their responsibilities in addressing the Iran conflict. “If the Security Council takes responsibility now, it will also strengthen the international order,” he said. He added that the UN must become “the central hub of current crisis diplomacy,” while lamenting that “time and again, far too often, individual parties with their conflicting interests block the UN Security Council.”…
The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) has appealed to the Federal Government and African leaders to halt ongoing xenophobic attacks against fellow Africans in South Africa. NICASA President, Frank Onyekwelu, made the appeal in a statement on Monday, following persistent harassment, intimidation, and the killing of foreign nationals in the country. Onyekwelu expressed concern over targeted harassment and reported cases of police brutality against Nigerian citizens and other African nationals in South Africa. According to him, the spate of violent incidents requires urgent intervention to prevent escalation. He called on President Bola Tinubu and other stakeholders responsible for…
A rainstorm has damaged homes and a school in the Hausawa community of Angwan Gado in the Malali area of Kaduna North Local Government Area. The storm, which occurred on Sunday evening at about 8 p.m., blew off roofs and caused significant damage to buildings. Mr Shola Kabir, an affected resident, said the storm destroyed his house and business premises. “I was preparing for my daily prayers when I heard strong winds blowing off the rooftops of a primary school and my house,” he said. Another resident, Abdulmumini Yakubu, said the rainstorm destroyed part of his home. “The heavy downpour…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says it will introduce a short code to enable residents, especially motorists, to engage with the agency and share road information. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Monday in Lagos. “The agency is working to secure a short code instead of the long number currently in use. “In the next two to three weeks, our call centre will introduce a free short code. We have completed all necessary processes and are awaiting final approval from the network provider. “This platform will allow Lagos…
Nigeria’s external reserves declined by $731 million in the first three weeks of April 2026, underscoring persistent pressure on the country’s foreign exchange buffers. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shows reserves fell from $49.18 billion on April 1 to $48.45 billion as of April 23—an average weekly decline of about $233 million. The latest movement extends a broader trend of drawdowns, highlighting the strain on monetary authorities as they navigate exchange rate stability, liquidity management, and external obligations. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, recently downplayed concerns, stating that the decline in reserves should not be a cause for…
The Kogi State Government has announced that 15 pupils abducted from an unregistered orphanage/school facility in Zariagi have been rescued. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, on Monday in Lokoja. Fanwo said efforts are ongoing to rescue the remaining victims, including the proprietor’s wife. “The facility, known as Dahallukitab Group of School, was operating illegally in a remote, bushy area along the Kabba Junction axis without any registration or notification to the authorities. “The attack took place on the night of April 26 when gunmen invaded the premises and…
Dr Olorunfemi Agoye, a technology strategist and cybersecurity consultant, has emphasised the need for a unified cybersecurity approach to protect Nigeria’s critical infrastructure. Olorunfemi made the call on Monday during an interview with reporters while highlighting recent cyberattacks on government agencies and financial institutions, which he described as symptoms of deep structural weaknesses. He described cybersecurity as a national security imperative, stating that a digital economy without it is “like a city without law and order,” making it highly vulnerable. “Exposures involving the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Sterling Bank, Remita, and Lagos State University have revealed a pattern that cuts…
The Akwa Ibom State Government has activated heightened COVID-19 surveillance following the confirmation of a new outbreak in a neighbouring state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ekem Emmanuel, made this known in a statement in Uyo on Monday. Emmanuel said Governor Umo Eno has directed the ministry to activate heightened surveillance across all entry points, health facilities, and communities to prevent any outbreak. “Disease surveillance officers and rapid response teams have been placed on red alert to promptly detect and manage any suspected cases. “Residents are urged to remain vigilant and adhere strictly to public health guidelines. “Citizens are also…