Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno on Saturday endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima as the party’s presidential candidates for 2027. It was reported that the endorsement was unanimously agreed upon at a critical stakeholders’ meeting held in Maiduguri. Those present at the meeting included Gov. Babagana Zulum; the Minister of Agriculture, Sen. Abubakar Kyari; Sen. Mohammed Monguno; Sen. Ali Ndume; and the APC Deputy National Chairman, Bukar Dalori. Others were members of the House of Representatives, members of the State Assembly, former commissioners, local government chairmen, and party executives at the state and local…
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Ms Emem Usoro, Deputy Governor (Corporate Services) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has urged graduands of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) to demonstrate discipline and excellence in their future endeavours. Usoro made the call on Saturday after being conferred with an honorary doctorate degree in Business Administration by the university. It was reported that the CBN official received the honorary degree during a combined convocation ceremony held at Ikot Akpaden in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area. She advised the graduands not to be deterred by challenges and constraints they may encounter in the future. The deputy governor encouraged…
The Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH), Yola, says it has successfully separated six sets of conjoined twins over the past decade. The Chief Paediatric Surgeon at the hospital, Prof. Abubakar Auwal, disclosed this on Saturday during the discharge ceremony of a newly separated set of twins. Auwal said the latest procedure marked the sixth successful separation since 2013, when the hospital performed its first operation of this kind. He explained that the twins were joined at the abdomen and were separated without complications. The surgeon noted that Nigeria recorded its first conjoined twins separation in 1936 in Sokoto, adding…
Some Enugu residents have expressed concern over the rising costs of various types of fish in the state. Reporters who monitored major markets in the state capital on Saturday observed that prices of popular species such as Scumbia, Mackerel (Titus), and Croaker have increased significantly. At Ogbete Market, Titus and Scumbia now sell for between ₦4,500 and ₦6,000 per fish, depending on size and freshness, while horse mackerel goes for ₦5,000 to ₦7,500. In New Haven and Artisan Markets, a kilogram of ice fish sells for between ₦8,000 and ₦12,000, depending on type. Croaker, snapper, and barracuda now sell between…
The Association of Certified Protocol Practitioners in Nigeria (ACPPN) has called for stronger service delivery, describing protocol as a key driver of national development. Speaking on Saturday at the association’s 2026 congress in Lagos, ACPPN President Mr. Michael Ikinbor said protocol helps institutions function with order, clarity, and purpose. The congress focused on advancing excellence in public administration, corporate institutions, diplomacy, and technology through improved protocol practice. Ikinbor noted that maintaining protocol standards would strengthen institutions and support Nigeria’s broader development goals across both public and private sectors. “Protocol cuts across public administration and corporate environments, enhancing credibility, trust, and…
Wife of the Anambra Governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has described malaria as a preventable disease that continues to pose a major public health challenge, particularly for children and pregnant women. In a message on Saturday marking World Malaria Day, Soludo called for renewed collective action against the disease. World Malaria Day is observed every April 25 to raise awareness and highlight global efforts to eradicate malaria. The theme for 2026 is “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.” Soludo emphasized that the fight against malaria requires awareness, sustained action, and shared responsibility among individuals, families, and government…
The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Oyo State branch, has called for stricter meat inspection practices and increased deployment of veterinary professionals across local government areas to safeguard public health. The Chairman of the association in the state, Dr. Bolaji Olaomo, made the call at an event to commemorate the 2026 World Veterinary Day in Ibadan on Saturday. Olaomo said veterinarians play a critical role in ensuring that animals meant for human consumption are properly inspected and certified safe. According to him, the work of veterinarians directly impacts both food safety and human health. He noted that beyond animal care,…
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), FCT Chapter, has urged the Federal Government to address persistent power and security challenges affecting the country’s agricultural sector. Mr. Hakeem Musa, Secretary of the chapter, made the call in an interview with reporters on Saturday in Abuja. He was reacting to the Federal Government’s recent ban on the importation of poultry products, cement, pharmaceuticals, and other goods. It was reported that the Federal Government, on April 1, banned the importation of cement, poultry products, pharmaceuticals, and other agricultural goods from countries outside the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Musa described the…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, has begun distributing relief materials to victims of the Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) building fire. A statement signed by Mr. Mohammed Olatunde, Head of Operations at NEMA’s Lagos office, made this known on Saturday. Olatunde said the flag-off ceremony, held at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, Oko-Oba, Agege, marked a coordinated response to the Dec. 24, 2025, fire disaster at Balogun Market, Lagos Island. He noted that the Director-General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, represented by the South-West Zonal Director, Mr. Akiode Saheed, expressed sympathy…
The naira extended its downward trend on Friday, closing at N1,361.5 per dollar—its weakest level in three weeks—as persistent demand pressures and limited foreign exchange (FX) supply weighed on the market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) show the local currency depreciated through most of the trading week, underscoring sustained volatility in the FX market. The naira fell from N1,355/$ on Thursday and N1,348.1/$ on Wednesday, after earlier settling at N1,350.99/$ on Tuesday and N1,349.67/$ on Monday. Compared to the previous Friday’s closing rate of N1,342.5/$, the currency has weakened by nearly N20 within a week. Friday’s closing…