The Kwara State Government has partnered Olam Agri to curb post-harvest losses and boost farmers’ profitability across the state. The development is contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Ilorin by Ashaolu Omotola, Press Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture. Ashenews gathered that the agreement was signed by Agriculture Commissioner, Dr Afees Alabi, and Olam Agri’s Vice President for Procurement, Noel Ferrao. Alabi described post-harvest losses as a major constraint on farmers’ incomes and overall agricultural efficiency in the state. He stressed the need for improved storage systems, describing them as practical tools to preserve produce and reduce avoidable waste. The…
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Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his 74th birthday, describing him as a selfless leader and committed patriot. Oyebanji, in a statement on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, praised the President for his dedication to the service of the nation and the defence of democracy. The governor said Tinubu had made significant sacrifices in various capacities in the interest of Nigeria and the people. He described the President as a pro-democracy activist and astute politician who played a key role in the struggle for the restoration of democratic rule in the…
Nigeria’s Samson Adamu has been appointed Acting Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Ashenews reports that Adamu becomes the first Nigerian to occupy the position since the organisation’s establishment over 70 years ago. A statement by Ademola Olajire, the Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Sunday, said that Adamu replaced Veron Mosengo-Omba of the Democratic Republic of Congo. “He replaces DR Congo’s Veron Mosengo-Omba, who stepped down to contest the presidential election of his country’s football federation, (FECOFA). “Prior to his appointment, Adamu served as CAF’s Director of Tournaments and Events, where he…
The El-Rufai family has announced that the burial of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, will take place in Abuja on Sunday. According to a statement released on behalf of the family by Bello El-Rufai, her funeral prayer will take place at the National Mosque, Abuja, at 1 pm. The statement added that after the prayers, her corpse will be conveyed to Gudu Cemetery for burial in accordance with Islamic injunctions. “ln the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. On behalf of the elders and the entire family, we…
The family of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has announced the arrival of the remains of his mother, Umma El-Rufai, in Abuja ahead of her burial. Ashenews reports that Umma El-Rufai died on Friday, March 27, in Cairo, Egypt, after a brief illness. Her grandson and member representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mohammed El-Rufai, confirmed the development in a statement posted on his X handle. He disclosed that the late matriarch’s remains arrived in Abuja on Sunday morning and that funeral prayers would be held later in the day. “This is to notify the general public…
The Bauchi State government has announced plans to spend N112.7 billion on education in 2026, covering all levels from primary schools to universities. The disclosure was made by Gov. Bala Mohammed during the combined eighth, ninth, and 10th convocation ceremony of Sa’adu Zungur University, Gadau. The funding is part of the state’s continued effort to improve learning infrastructure, support staff, and enhance student welfare. Gov. Bala Mohammed said the government has consistently allocated over 15% of its annual budget to education, aiming to strengthen access, learning outcomes, and infrastructure across all levels. “Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State says his administration has…
An influencer, Mr Victor Mac-adonai, has emerged the winner of the third edition of the 2026 ‘Hansik’ (Korean food) contest final round held in Abuja, after beating seven other teams carting home a 300 and 40 litre LG fridge. NAN reports that the contest is gradually becoming an annual staple offering of the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria (KCCN) and this year’s focus lied in promoting the authenticity of Korean dishes and taste among Nigerians. Korean Hansik contest stands as an opportunity to sharpen the skills of these contestants as a way to bridge skill gap and Hansik contest is widely celebrated for…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a large consignment of cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Strategic Command, Lagos. A statement by the NDLEA Spokesman, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday in Abuja said that the consignment was concealed in heads of imported dry stock fish. Babafemi said that operatives of the NDLEA also arrested a key member of the syndicate involved in shipping the illicit substance across the world especially to India. He said that the smashing of the drug syndicate followed intelligence on their trans-border criminal activities. He said that this led to a well-coordinated…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 80-year-old grandpa, during a special raid operation at Mosafuneto camp, Erinmo road, Efon-Alaaye Ekiti. This is contained in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, by the Director, Media and Advocacy NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi. Babafemi said that the NDLEA operatives arrested the suspect on March 26 with a total of 2.2kg of suspected skunk and 1.8 grammes of suspected methamphetamine. He also said that 894.72kg of the same psychoactive substance was seized from another suspect, when an uncompleted building was raided by NDLEA officers at Ogbese, in the Akure North…
In the global scramble to prepare for the next pandemic, Africa may be sitting on one of the world’s most valuable resources, yet one it scarcely controls. From Ebola outbreaks in West Africa to COVID-19 and the recent spread of Mpox, the continent has become central to global health security. However, beyond the immediate public health response lies a more complex and less visible economy—one driven by pathogens, data and the science built around them. Increasingly, experts warn that Africa risks repeating an old pattern of exporting raw materials while others capture the value. This trend mirrors longstanding dynamics in…