The Yobe State Government has recruited 948 primary school teachers as part of efforts to bridge the manpower gap in basic education across the state. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Damaturu by Mamman Mohammed, Director-General, Press and Media Affairs to Governor Mai Mala Buni. According to the statement, the recruitment exercise was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Umaru Babayo, after a meeting with Governor Buni. Mohammed said most of the newly recruited teachers had been serving as volunteer instructors in various schools across the state without…
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The Ohaji community in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State on Sunday celebrated its 2025 Iriji (New Yam) Festival with a call on the state government to support private mechanised farming initiatives in the area. The Traditional Ruler of Umuokanne Village, Eze Matthew Nwokeoma, made the appeal during his address at the ceremony. Nwokeoma noted that although the area is rich in oil and gas deposits, agriculture remains the mainstay of the people. He, therefore, urged Governor Hope Uzodimma to assist large-scale farmers in the community with grants and soft loans to expand their mechanised farming efforts. “The funds…
A Consultant Cardiologist, Dr. Adisa Adams, has raised alarm over the increasing number of young Nigerian adults in their 30s being diagnosed with hypertension, describing the condition as a serious threat to their lives and future. Dr. Adams, who works with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), made the statement on Sunday during an interview with reporters in Lagos. According to the World Health Organization, at least 1.3 billion adults globally live with hypertension, with nearly half unaware of their condition, and only one in five achieving controlled blood pressure. In Nigeria, studies show that roughly 25 percent of emergency…
The Federal Government has attributed the recent drop in food prices across the country to increased local production, targeted interventions, and the onset of the harvest season. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, disclosed this in Abuja on the sidelines of activities marking the 2025 World Food Day. Abdullahi said the government’s flagship agricultural programmes, including the National Agricultural Growth Scheme (NAGS) Agro-Pocket, were beginning to yield results through enhanced production and farmer support. “The National Agricultural Growth Scheme is a flagship programme designed to boost agricultural production, enhance food security, improve farmers’ livelihoods,…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has established a new Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Centre in London, United Kingdom. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the Acting Director of Information and Public Relations of the Council, Mr. Azeez Sani. Sani said the initiative aims to provide credible and accessible examination opportunities for Nigerians living abroad, particularly those who have been unable to complete their secondary education or obtain equivalent qualifications. He quoted the Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, as announcing the establishment of the centre during the Education Matters…
Rice prices have dropped significantly across several Lagos markets following a surge in imports through reopened borders, offering temporary relief to consumers but raising concerns among traders over shrinking profits and business sustainability. A market survey revealed that a 50kg bag of rice now sells between ₦55,000 and ₦70,000, depending on the brand and market location. Traders and consumers who spoke with reporters said the staple food has witnessed a sudden price crash, reversing the sharp increase recorded earlier in the year. In popular markets such as Oyingbo, Arena (Oshodi), FESTAC Town, and Mile 12, a 50kg bag of local…
The Lagos State Government has empowered more than 600 undergraduates with technical skills in Software Quality Assurance (SQA) through a three-week, free bootcamp aimed at building a tech-driven workforce. The programme was initiated by the Office of the Senior Special Adviser (SSA) to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Students’ Union Affairs and Tertiary Education, Mr. Kappo Olawale. Organised by Korrekt Tech in collaboration with the Ministry of Tertiary Education, the training was held simultaneously at the College of Health Technology, Yaba; Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu; and Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Otto-Ijanikin. The bootcamp was…
The Kogi Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project has distributed vital equipment and motorcycles to extension agents and farmers to enhance livestock productivity across the state. Dr. Olufemi Bolarin, Commissioner for Livestock Development, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement on livestock extension services held on Saturday in Lokoja. Bolarin said the initiative reflected Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s administration’s commitment to transforming the state’s agricultural sector, promoting food security, and driving rural economic growth. He urged beneficiaries to use the distributed equipment strictly for livestock value chain development and warned against any commercial or private use. According to him, agriculture…
The Federal Ministry of Environment has officially joined Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda with the launch of the Galaxy Backbone 1Government Cloud (1Gov) Digitalisation Programme. Speaking at the flag-off in Abuja, Environment Minister Balarabe Abbas Lawal described the initiative as a milestone in modernising environmental governance and advancing sustainability through technology. “Digitalisation is no longer optional; it is a necessity. Through the 1Government Cloud, we are enabling data-driven environmental management, eliminating paperwork, reducing costs, and cutting carbon emissions,” the minister said. Lawal noted that the project would enhance transparency, promote evidence-based policymaking, and improve service delivery. The 1Gov framework, introduced by…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently announced the sack of Service Chiefs and named their replacement. Chief of Army Staff: Major General Waidi Shuaibu (N/9895) DSS DSO(LR) FTAM psc fdc (+) CM FCM FCMH MSS MA MNIM Theatre Commander JTF (NE) OP Hadin Kai Major General Waidi Shaibu was born on 18 December 1971 in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State. He gained admission into the prestigious Nigerian Defence Academy as a member of the 41 Regular Course in 1989. He was commissioned on 17 September 1994 as a Second Lieutenant into the Nigerian Army Armour Corps. Academic qualifications The…