The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed profound sadness over the death of prominent Niger State political figure, community leader and philanthropist Ibrahim Wali, the Garkuwan Kontagora. This is according to a statement signed by Rabiu Ibrahim, Special Assistant on Media to the minister. The minister described the late Wali as a close associate, trusted friend and distinguished son of Niger State whose life was marked by generosity, loyalty and an abiding commitment to the progress of his people. “I have received with profound sadness the news of the passing of my dear friend and brother,…
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Torrential rainfall has caused severe flooding that submerged the palace of a traditional ruler of Ogidi Kingdom in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra state, Alexander Uzo Onyido. A report by ThePondNews, says the heavy downpour overwhelmed drainage channels in the area, sending floodwaves into the monarch’s residence and forcing him to evacuate the palace. The incident has renewed concerns over the worsening impact of flooding and poor drainage infrastructure in parts of the Southeast, where communities have continued to experience destruction of homes, roads and other public infrastructure during the rainy season. Residents said the flooding was aggravated…
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has tasked Nigerian youths with political and social participation to address the challenges confronting the country. Oduwole gave the charge at the 10th Teens Career Conference, titled “Rooted for Impact,” organised by The Everlasting Arms Parish (TEAP) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Garki, Abuja. Represented by her Senior Special Assistant on Trade Facilitation, Ms Olayombo Ade-Ojo, Oduwole urged young Nigerians to move beyond talking about problems. She admonished all young persons to become active participants in finding solutions through political engagement and community development. “I would say…
The Matawalle Empowerment and Development Foundation (MEDF) has empowered 500 farmers in Toto Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State with a N16 million grant to boost agricultural production. Mr Mohammed Lawal, Coordinator of the empowerment programme, made the symbolic presentation to the beneficiaries on Saturday at the Toto LGA Secretariat. Lawal said the initiative was a deliberate effort by the Executive Director of the foundation, Dr Labaran Magaji, SAN, to complement the state government’s efforts to improve the productivity of smallholder farmers. He said the beneficiaries were carefully selected from the 12 wards of the LGA without consideration for…
Dr Clarice Ujah of the Federal Ministry of Education has won the Presidential Distinguished Civil Service Career Award, receiving a car gift at the 2026 Rewards and Recognition Awards. The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation held the ceremony in Abuja, where other awardees received cash gifts. It was reported that the Federal Ministry of Education won the highest number of awards, including the Presidential Civil Service Merit Award and the Head of Service EPIC Award. The Federal Ministry of Youth Development won the Best Civil Service Excellence Award, while the Federal Ministry of Trade…
President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former presidential candidate Peter Obi have congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election for a second term. Adeleke won Saturday’s governorship election on the platform of the Accord Party, securing 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 444,815 votes. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Najeem Salaam, came third with 17,180 votes. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke the winner early Sunday at the collation centre in Osogbo. He won in 19 of the state’s 30 local…
The Niger State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MOBSE) is strengthening school-based agriculture, nutrition and livelihood education through the Nourishing Nigeria Project. The project is being implemented in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS). Speaking during an engagement with FAO and FMAFS officials on Saturday, Dr Hadiza Mohammed, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, described Niger’s selection as a pilot location as a significant opportunity for the education sector. She reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to the successful implementation and sustainability of…
Yobe State University (YSU), Damaturu, says it is set to make tree planting and sustained environmental stewardship a requirement for students before graduation. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Muhammad Tahir, disclosed this at the launch of the 2026 Tree Planting Initiative organised by the Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Faculty of Agriculture. The initiative, with the theme “Greening Our Faculty for a Sustainable Future”, is aimed at promoting environmental sustainability across the university. Tahir said that under the proposed policy, every student would be required to plant and nurture at least one tree from the time of admission…
The Federal Government says 33,000 hectares of land have been reserved within the Abuja Master Plan for livestock settlements. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja at a ministerial news conference on Federal-State-Private Sector Partnerships for transforming Nigeria’s livestock sector. Maiha said the initiative was part of measures to end the movement of cattle and other livestock within the FCT and promote settled animal production. He said the framework would establish species-specific livestock development centres to improve food security, rural development and sustainable peace. According to him, the transformation of the sector requires partnerships…
Urologists have warned against prolonged or repeated use of antibiotics for persistent urinary symptoms without a confirmed infection, saying some patients may actually have interstitial cystitis, a chronic bladder condition. A consultant urologist at General Hospital, Suleja, Dr Ibrahim Musa, said some patients with interstitial cystitis underwent repeated treatment for urinary tract infections despite urine tests showing no bacterial infection. Musa explained that interstitial cystitis, also known as painful bladder syndrome, can cause frequent urination, urinary urgency, pelvic discomfort and bladder pain, making it difficult to distinguish from an infection. He advised people whose urinary symptoms persist despite repeated negative…