The Unubiko Foundation, a non-governmental organization, has constructed a Primary Healthcare Centre and 30 housing units for indigent residents of Ndi Okereke Abam community in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State. Speaking at the inauguration and handover ceremony on Friday, the founder of the foundation, Chief James Ume, said the projects were initiated to improve welfare and access to healthcare for vulnerable members of the community. Ume, a native of the area, said the initiative was also driven by his desire to support the development agenda of Gov. Alex Otti and complement ongoing government interventions across Abia State. He…
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The Plateau Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Samson Bugama, has empowered 180 farmers in Kanke Local Government Area of the state, with farm inputs. Presenting the items to the farmers on Saturday, Bugama noted that the gesture is a demonstration of deeper commitment to grassroots development. He added that the gesture aims at boosting agricultural activities in the state, in line with Gov. Caleb Mutfwang’s drive of boosting agriculture in the state. “This intervention reflects this administration’s commitment to enhancing agriculture at the community level by supporting small-scale farmers with tools required to improve crop yields and farm…
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has disclosed that the state government is funding the construction of the world’s first University of Public Relations and Leadership entirely from its savings. Sule made the disclosure on Friday in Gudi, Akwanga Local Government Area, while performing the groundbreaking ceremony for the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) University. The governor attributed the state’s ability to finance the project without borrowing to ongoing economic and fiscal reforms under President Bola Tinubu, which he said had enhanced financial discipline and independence at the sub-national level. “This used to be a state where if we needed…
A group, Saphira Global Centre for Social Development, has donated food items to 40 widows and vulnerable households in Tudun-Wada and Jenta-Mangoro communities of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The founder of the group, Mrs Yil Fomwul-Gonsum, presented the items to the beneficiaries on Saturday in Jos. Fomwul-Gonsum said the gesture was aimed at providing succour to the less privileged in society, particularly widows and vulnerable children, during the Christmas season. She explained that the organisation was committed to humanitarian services, noting that the outreach formed part of its annual Christmas intervention for indigent households. According to…
The Plateau State Government has taken a decisive step towards transforming its agricultural sector with the launch of a seed potato programme in Butura, Bokkos Local Government Area, under Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s “Time Is Now” development agenda. Speaking at the launch, Governor Mutfwang described the initiative as far more than a routine farming exercise, explaining that it represents the foundation of a long-term economic transformation for the state. According to him, the planting symbolises the birth of a new idea that connects Plateau’s rich farming heritage with a future focused on productivity, innovation and value addition. Reflecting on his upbringing…
House of Representatives has thrown its support behind the Automated MATAN Food Security Initiative (AMFSI), describing it as a transformative, technology-driven solution capable of addressing up to 90 per cent of the country’s food security challenges if implemented nationwide. The endorsement was announced at the closing session of a three-day national forum organised by the MATAN Food Bank Professionals Association of Nigeria. The event brought together lawmakers, policy experts and industry stakeholders to discuss practical and innovative responses to Nigeria’s worsening hunger crisis, driven by rising food prices, insecurity and supply chain disruptions. Speaking at the forum, Hon. Haruna Gowon,…
An economist, Dr Muda Yusuf, has called for increased insurance adoption, stricter compliance with urban planning regulations and more effective oversight by regulatory agencies to reduce the economic and social impact of fire outbreaks in the country. Yusuf made the call in an interview with reporters on Saturday while reacting to the recent fire outbreak at the Great Nigeria Insurance House in Lagos. The incident, which occurred between Wednesday and Thursday, razed the entire building on Martins Street, Lagos Island, resulting in losses running into millions of naira and affecting many small and medium enterprises (SMEs). He noted that recurring…
The Federal Government, under the Renewed Hope Food Intervention for Women and Families, has distributed food items to communities nationwide as part of its commitment to social welfare and economic empowerment. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by Ahmed Danbazau, Head of Information, Press and Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, on Thursday in Abuja. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, said the intervention was designed to ensure that vulnerable households celebrate the Christmas season with dignity while laying a foundation for sustainable empowerment. “This is a…
Amid growing concerns over students’ mental health in tertiary institutions across Nigeria, a recent law graduate has shared personal insights into the psychological demands of legal education and the strategies that helped him cope with the intense experience. Mr Funbi Phillip, a law graduate of Lead City University, Ibadan, shared the insights in an interview with reporters on Thursday in Abuja. Phillip spoke on the mental strain of studying law and offered practical advice to prospective law students preparing for the rigorous academic environment. Reflecting on his experience, he identified mental pressure as the most difficult challenge he faced throughout…
Alimosho General Hospital, Igando, Lagos, on Thursday organized a programme for in-patients to mark the Yuletide as part of its Christmas celebration. The Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Ayodapo Soyinka, who spoke at the event, said the season symbolized love, hope and compassion, stressing the importance of celebrating with patients on admission. “Christmas is about hope, compassion and the power of love. That is why we organize this programme every year to celebrate with patients during this period. “This is to show them that they are not alone in their vulnerable states and to express our love and care…