The Katsina State Government has recovered 30,000 hectares of degraded land and supported about 2.5 million people through the World Bank-backed Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project. Governor Dikko Radda disclosed this on Wednesday in Katsina during the launch of the distribution of farm inputs, waste disposal trucks, and 4,000 energy-efficient stoves to women in the state. Radda highlighted that some interventions included the construction of Katsina Town Stormwater Management Phase II, riverbank construction for Jibia Flood Control Phase II, and the procurement of 36 tractors, power tillers, modern waste disposal equipment, improved seeds, insecticides, herbicides, sprayers, and a…
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The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has reported that the fire at the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street, Lagos Island, has intensified, spreading across multiple floors. Officials said thick smoke and rising heat were hampering access to the upper floors, complicating firefighting efforts and increasing risks to occupants and emergency responders. The agency warned that the situation poses serious threats to lives, nearby structures and businesses, as well as members of the public in the surrounding area. Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, disclosed the development in a statement issued late Wednesday night. He said…
The Sokoto Zonal Field Office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called on agencies, groups, and individuals to support safer roads during the yuletide season. Mr Tukur Abubakar, NEMA’s Safety, Protection and Rescue Officer, made the appeal while launching the 2025 Operation Eagle Eye on Wednesday in Sokoto. Abubakar represented the Zonal Head, Aliyu Kafindangi, and said the exercise aims to enhance public safety during the festive period. He explained that NEMA vehicles and equipment, supported by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), would be stationed at strategic locations across the state. A dedicated team would provide medical…
Engr. Michael Abayomi Adeyanju has extended Christmas and New Year greetings to the people of Ondo North Senatorial District, calling on residents to embrace unity, hope, and renewed commitment to collective progress as the year draws to a close. In a festive message to communities across the district, Adeyanju described the season as a time for reflection and fresh possibilities, stressing that his long-standing vision remains to make Ondo North “the best place to live in Ondo State.” He noted that this vision continues to shape his approach to leadership, which he described as service-driven rather than position-focused. Highlighting interventions…
The Kaduna State Government has urged poultry farmers and live bird marketers to strengthen biosecurity measures and promptly report suspected cases of Avian Influenza (AI) to prevent outbreaks and protect public health. Abubakar Abba, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, made the call on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ engagement on Avian Influenza mitigation in Kaduna. He emphasized that strict adherence to biosecurity practices across poultry farms and live bird markets remains the most effective way to curb the spread of the disease. “Farmers must maintain proper hygiene, control access to poultry houses, disinfect equipment regularly, and prevent contact between…
Mr Amos Ebiowei, Bayelsa State Project Coordinator for the Federal Government/International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in Niger (LIFE-ND), has said the project has contributed to the reduction of youth restiveness in Bayelsa. Ebiowei made this known in an interview with reporters in Bayelsa during a media tour of some of the project’s facilities in the state. He explained that LIFE-ND has helped curb crime and promote economic stability by positively impacting lives across the eight Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Bayelsa. Through the incubator-incubatee model, the project trains and empowers youths in rural communities in…
In the spirit of Christmas, the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday distributed over 2,000 bags of 25-kilogramme rice to her constituents across five local government areas. The distribution took place simultaneously in Adavi, Ajaokuta, Okene, Okehi, and Ogori-Magongo Local Government Areas, with community groups, women associations, youth organisations, religious bodies, the elderly, and vulnerable residents throughout the senatorial district as beneficiaries. The kind gesture was aimed at cushioning the effects of rising food costs and ensuring that families could celebrate the festive season with dignity. Speaking during the outreach, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan said the initiative was driven by…
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has sponsored the training and provided business starter packs for 70 young people across two vocational skills in Lagos. The beneficiaries were trained in eco-packaging and paper bag making as well as fashion designing under a skills acquisition and youth empowerment programme sponsored by the NCDMB, an agency of the Federal Government. Speaking at the certificate and starter pack presentation ceremony which held in Surulere, Lagos, yesterday, Project Coordinator for the programme, Mr. Musa Rasaq, said the initiative is aimed at equipping young Nigerians with practical, income-generating skills that would enable them to…
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Prof Simon Ortuanya has appointed globally acclaimed writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, African Development Bank (AfDB) executive Prof. Kevin Chika Urama, and Prof. James Robinson of the University of Chicago as Visiting Professors, as part of the drive to reposition the institution on the global academic stage. The appointments were communicated through official letters dated December 18, 2025 and signed by the Vice-Chancellor. The letters outlining the roles and expectations of the Visiting Professors, including teaching engagements, research collaboration, mentorship, and strategic academic interactions. Chimamnda Adichie, one of the influential literary voices…
The Jigawa State House of Assembly has passed the 2026 Appropriation Bill of ₦901.84 billion for the services of the state government, with some amendments. The passage of the bill on Tuesday followed the adoption of the report of the House Standing Committee on Appropriation at a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Haruna Aliyu, in Dutse. Presenting the report, the Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Ibrahim Hamza, said the House standing committees had earlier engaged all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) for the assessment and defence of their respective budget estimates. Hamza said the committee was satisfied with…