The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan for the Lagos Gran Fondo “Eko 170” Cycling Race scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 11, from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Lagos. Osiyemi said the 170-kilometre cycling race, organized by the Dynastar Sport and Education Foundation, would feature two routes. According to him, the 70-kilometre route will start at Eko Atlantic, pass through Ahmadu Bello Way, Coastal Road, Okun-Ajah Community Road, Ogombo Road, Abraham Adesanya Junction, Lekki-Epe Expressway and Sangotedo, before returning to Eko Atlantic…
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Kenya has launched a renewed push to revive its struggling cashew nut industry, with the government warning that years of declining production have cost the country jobs, farmer incomes and export earnings despite strong global demand. Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Sen. Mutahi Kagwe, said the turnaround plan aims to unlock the sector’s vast untapped potential, particularly along the Coast, where cashew farming once supported thousands of households. Agricultural Magazine Subscription Kenya currently produces about 13,000 tonnes of cashew nuts annually, far below an installed processing capacity of 45,000 tonnes. According to the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA),…
The Federal Government has earmarked a total of ₦7.01 billion for the travel expenses of President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima in the proposed 2026 appropriation bill. According to the 2026 budget proposal, ₦6.14 billion has been allocated to President Tinubu’s international travel, while ₦873.88 million has been allocated to his domestic travel. This brings his total travel budget for the year to ₦7.01 billion. For the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, the proposed bill allocates ₦1.73 billion for travel and transport. This includes ₦417.48 million for local travel and ₦1.31 billion for international trips. In a move aimed at reducing…
The Federal Government has started disbursing the ₦10,000 monthly stipend to beneficiaries of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) for January 2026. Reports confirm that trainees who completed their training and successfully uploaded their bank account details on the NDE portal have started receiving payment. The January stipend payments commenced on January 8, 2026. Some beneficiaries have already confirmed receipt of the funds, while many others are still waiting for payments for previous months. A payment alert obtained by Ashenews shows the transaction description as “NDE RHEI” with a credit of ₦10,000 paid on January…
The Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University, Professor Clement Adebooye, has approved the appointment of Professor Alamu Oguntola of the Department of Mechanical Engineering as the acting Provost of the Postgraduate College of the institution. The appointment, which took effect on Monday, January 5, 2026, was part of the institution’s ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership and enhance academic excellence across its postgraduate programmes. This was contained in a statement on Friday by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji. Adesoji said the don would bring his 26 years of academic experience and expertise in teaching, research, and university administration to the…
Alfred Ogene, a Lagos resident, has filed a formal legal claim against R-Jolad Hospital Nigeria Limited, alleging gross medical negligence. According to the claim, the alleged negligence resulted in permanent damage to his urinary system and has caused him severe physical injuries as well as psychological trauma. Ogene, who is also a Consultant Architect, wrote through his solicitors, Nojim Tairu & Co. Legal Practitioners, in a memorandum signed by Joseph Aborisade. He alleged that he was admitted to the hospital in the early hours of November 15, 2025, for treatment of partial paralysis following a stroke. Ogene said a urinary…
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has restricted image generation and editing for most users following a global backlash over its role in producing sexualised deepfake images, including depictions of women in explicit poses, according to researchers. The chatbot, accessible through Musk-owned social media platform X, had in recent weeks been responding to what experts described as malicious user requests to alter images, including adding sexual content. In some cases, researchers warned that the images appeared to depict children. Governments across several countries condemned the platform and launched investigations into the matter. On Friday, Grok began responding to image-altering requests with…
The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Benue Chapter, has elected new executive members to steer the affairs of the association for the next two years. The election, described as peaceful and credible, was held on Friday in Makurdi. A lecturer at Joseph Sarwuan Tarkaa University, Makurdi, Dr Andrew Amine, was re-elected as Chairman of the association. Dr Ebere Sule also returned as Vice Chairman, while Dr Samuel Nguetyo was re-elected as Secretary-General. Other officials elected include Dr Audu Ngbede as Assistant Secretary-General; Dr Ashever Terfa as Treasurer; Dr Peter Ochola as Financial Secretary; Dr Beerbee Iorheen as Publicity Secretary; and…
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta on Friday inaugurated a 10-member Steering Committee for the Framework for Responsible Investment in Land-Intensive Agriculture (FRILIA) programme. FRILIA is a $750 million World Bank–assisted programme aimed at boosting agricultural development in the state, subject to effective implementation. The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme—also the chairman of the steering committee—performed the inauguration in Asaba, the state capital. Oborevwori said the programme was conceptualized to facilitate ease of doing business in Delta, adding that agricultural development remained a key priority of the Federal Government. He explained that the committee’s terms of…
The Association of Resident Doctors at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Umuahia, has announced plans to join the nationwide indefinite strike declared by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) from Jan. 12. The association’s President, Dr Godwin Alaede, disclosed this to journalists on Friday, saying members had been fully mobilized to comply with the directive of the national body. Alaede said the decision followed an extraordinary general meeting held on Thursday to review NARD’s position and its memorandum of understanding with the Federal Government. He explained that NARD opted for the strike due to the Federal Government’s persistent failure…