Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has said the State Geriatric Centre, otherwise called the ARISE Elderly Citizens Centre, will be commissioned by the nation’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday March 7, 2026. Speaking at the March edition of Government House monthly covenant service, the Governor said the commissioning of the centre located on the Arise Medical Corridor along Uyo-Ikot Ekpene Road, will be one of the major events of the First Lady’s first official visit to the State. The other will be the grand finale of the ongoing women sensitization and mobilisation tour. Governor Eno noted that…
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The Nigerian Red Cross Society, Kaduna State branch, distributes relief items to 300 conflict-displaced persons in Kachia and Kajuru local government areas of the state. The society’s state branch Chairman, Abdullahi Jibril, who supervised the exercise on behalf of the executives on Monday in Kaduna, reaffirmed commitment to alleviating the suffering of vulnerable communities. He commended host communities for sheltering the displaced and called on all parties to foster peaceful coexistence and mutual support. Items distributed to the displaced persons include water storage containers, blankets, mats, mosquito nets, hygiene kits, kitchen sets and water purification tablets, aimed at restoring a…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed commitment to credible, transparent and technology-driven elections ahead of the 2027 general polls. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, was speaking at the 2026 Citizens’Townhall Electoral Act in Abuja. Amupitan said electoral integrity remained central to national development and global confidence. He said Nigeria was determined to reshape global perceptions through institutional performance under the 2026. He recalled an academic conference at Washington University in St. Louis where Nigeria was discussed largely in the context of electoral fraud and cybercrime. “As the only Nigerian present, I presented a narrative rooted in resilience, reform…
Burkina Faso has signed onto US President Donald Trump’s controversial global health funding programme, marking a notable diplomatic development for a country that has increasingly distanced itself from Western powers in recent years. Under the agreement, the United States will provide $147m in funding, while Burkina Faso will contribute $107m over five years, according to information released by the US Department of State. The pact forms part of Trump’s America First Global Health Strategy, an initiative reshaping Washington’s engagement with African governments through health financing tied more closely to strategic interests. The decision has sparked debate among analysts, given the Burkinabè…
In many Lagos kitchens and roadside stalls, used vegetable oil (popularly called “ororo”) is quietly discarded, reused repeatedly, or poured into drains, with little awareness of its hidden economic value. Mrs. Ngozi Okpala, a trader who fries bean cake (akara) at Ayobo, a Lagos suburb, said she reuses vegetable oil about five times before stopping. Okpala told reporters she prefers taking the leftover oil home for cooking rather than throwing it away. When asked about collection points for used cooking oil, she said she was unaware of any. Mrs. Magnet Udo, a civil servant, said she simply disposes of used…
Waste pickers in Lagos have called for formal recognition and inclusion in Nigeria’s circular economy drive. Mr. Friday Oku, President of the Association of Scraps and Waste Pickers of Lagos (ASWOL), made the call on Sunday to commemorate International Waste Pickers’ Day. The theme for the 2026 International Waste Pickers’ Day is “Zero Waste and Circular Economy Initiative: No Sustainability without Waste Pickers.” Oku said sustainability is impossible without waste pickers. According to him, they recover, sort, and return valuable materials to productive use daily. “Our activities reduce landfill pressure, prevent pollution, conserve resources, and support climate action,” he said.…
The Lagos State Command and Control Centre (LSCCC) recorded 12,483 emergency incidents between January and December 2025. The General Manager, Mr. Femi Giwa, disclosed this to reporters in Lagos. Giwa said the centre coordinated responses through the state’s toll-free emergency lines, 767 and 112. He stated that accident-related emergencies accounted for the highest number, with 2,504 incidents recorded during the period. Medical emergencies followed closely with 2,397 cases, while fire-related incidents (including vehicle fires) totalled 2,165. According to him, civil disturbances accounted for 799 cases, traffic congestion-related incidents stood at 598, robbery-related incidents totalled 445, and infrastructure-related cases (including electric…
The Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, on Saturday intensified on-site monitoring of highway sanitation, concluding the tour at Olusosun Landfill. This was contained in a statement signed by Mr. Mukaila Sanusi, Director of Public Affairs at LAWMA, on Sunday in Lagos. Sanusi said the inspection covered sections of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, where targeted waste disposal interventions were reinforced to enhance cleanliness, traffic flow, and environmental compliance. He added that vegetal waste clearing along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway median was also assessed to improve visibility, restore orderliness, and sustain routine corridor maintenance standards. Sanusi noted…
Tomato is a major staple in Nigerian cuisine, used in stews, soups, sauces, salads, and more. According to credible statistics, Kaduna, Kano, and Plateau States are the top producers. The crop is vital for food security and farmers’ income. However, the tomato value chain faces significant challenges, primarily recurring post-harvest losses and poor preservation. In Kaduna State, tomato farmers are urging government intervention to reduce post-harvest losses, which severely impact incomes and sector growth. The National Tomato Growers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NATPAN) is advocating for government support to provide equipment and facilities that minimize waste and boost…
A farmers’ support organization, Himma Agricultural Support Initiatives (HASI), has trained about 10,000 farmers across Katsina State on improved farming techniques to enhance agricultural productivity and strengthen food security. The President of the organisation, Prof. Sanusi Jari, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement tagged “Knowledge Dissemination Meeting,” held in Katsina on Saturday. He said the training focused on equipping smallholder farmers with Good Agronomic Practices, covering all stages of crop production from land preparation to harvesting. According to him, the initiative was designed to bridge the knowledge gap among farmers and ensure increased yields through the adoption of proper farming…