A member of the House of Representatives representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Remi Oseni, a has unveiled a food bank initiative and the Remi Oseni Foundation to support vulnerable groups. The initiative, unveiled on Saturday in Oyo State, is aimed at addressing food insecurity and poverty, while promoting President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking at the event, Oseni stressed the need for collective action to tackle the country’s challenges, particularly in the area of food security. He said the foundation would provide staple food items such as rice, beans, garri…
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The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has constituted a high-level committee to screen aspirants seeking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship ticket ahead of the next election cycle. The committee is chaired by Bolaji Ayorinde, who also doubles as the Chairman of the Governor’s Advisory Council. The panel comprises members drawn from both the PDP Elders Council and the Governor’s Advisory Council, signalling what party insiders describe as a thorough and consultative screening process. It was gathered that the committee commenced its assignment on Saturday, with some aspirants appearing before it for assessment. Among those reportedly screened were Adedeji Olajide,…
Egypt will settle $1.3 billion in arrears to international oil companies by June, the petroleum ministry said on Saturday, accelerating its previous timetable for repayments. Egypt had accumulated about $6.1 billion in arrears to foreign oil companies by June 30, 2024. The accumulation is due to a prolonged foreign currency shortage that delayed payments and weighed on investment and gas output. The report notes that the shortage has since eased, though some companies have said that arrears have once again been accumulating. Under its prior timetable, announced in January this year, the government had expected to still have arrears of about…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have seized over 700,000 tramadol pills and other illicit drugs across Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, and several other states in a series of coordinated operations. Ashenews gathered the development through a statement signed by Femi Babafemi and released on Sunday, March 22. The agency said the seizures were made across multiple states within the past week, highlighting a nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking networks. The NDLEA said it had foiled multiple attempts by drug trafficking organisations to smuggle illicit substances locally and internationally, while also intercepting large quantities within the country. “Desperate…
Prof. Zachariah Yaduma, Director-General of the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN), says Nigeria has over 10.6 million hectares of forests with vast economic potential. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday by his media aide, Idara Umoh-Ido, to mark the International Day of Forests and World Wood Day. The International Day of Forests is observed annually on March 21 to highlight the importance of all forest types. The 2026 theme, “Forests and Economies,” underscores the critical role forests play in driving economic growth and sustainable development. Yaduma said forests go beyond income and job creation, as they…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and cloudiness across the country from Sunday to Tuesday. The weather outlook, released on Saturday in Abuja, indicated sunny skies over the northern region throughout the forecast period. NiMet said the North Central region would experience sunny conditions with patches of clouds, with isolated thunderstorms possible over parts of Kogi, Niger, the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, and Kwara states during the day. In the southern region, cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are expected, with isolated morning thunderstorms accompanied by light rain over Lagos, Ondo, Ogun, Delta, and Cross River states. Later…
Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has reiterated his administration’s commitment to advancing reforms and investments in the state’s power and maritime sectors to boost the economy. Eno made the remarks on Saturday at the Victor Attah International Airport while answering questions from reporters on his return from the United Kingdom, where he accompanied President Bola Tinubu on a state visit. The governor said the trip provided an opportunity to meet with investors, particularly in the power sector, and assured Akwa Ibom residents of positive outcomes from the discussions. He noted that his administration had taken strategic steps to transform…
Dr. Tomi Coker, Commissioner for Health in Ogun, has called for deliberate government investment in training doctors in leadership and management, beyond just clinical expertise. Coker made the call on Saturday in Abeokuta at the Global African Women in Medicine (GAWIM) summit. The commissioner advised young doctors and medical students to start developing leadership skills early, saying leadership is about consistent growth, learning, and experience. According to her, ethical leadership and sustained investment in human capital are critical to strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system, particularly in reducing maternal mortality. She noted that ethical conduct remains the foundation of medical practice, adding…
The Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria (DSFN) has called on governments and stakeholders to intensify efforts toward full implementation of disability laws and policies. Founder and President of DSFN, Mrs. Rose Mordi, made the call at a news conference marking the foundation’s 25th anniversary and the 2026 World Down Syndrome Day on Saturday in Lagos. The theme for the 2026 World Down Syndrome Day is “Together Against Loneliness.” Mordi decried the slow implementation of disability laws years after their enactment, stressing that enforcement must go beyond policy documents. She called for deliberate budgetary allocations for inclusive healthcare, accessible education, reliable planning…
The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, has distributed food items to more than 7,000 women and vulnerable households to promote social welfare across Sokoto State. Goronyo disclosed this in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Abdullahi Mohammed, in Abuja on Saturday. According to him, the intervention involved the distribution of essential food items such as rice, pasta and cooking oil, among others. He said the beneficiaries included vulnerable households in Sabon Garin Dole, Boyekai communities and Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. “The initiative forms part of the minister’s ongoing efforts to cushion the economic…