The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has listed former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, among his witnesses in his ongoing trial on alleged terrorism charges. Kanu, in a fresh motion he personally signed and filed before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, said he was ready to open his defence as directed by the court. The motion, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/383/2015, was dated October 20 and filed on October 21. It is titled: “Notice of Number and Names of Witnesses to be Called by the Defendant and…
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The Bauchi State Commissioner for Budget, Economic Planning and Multilateral Coordination, Amina Mohammed Katagum, has urged Directors of Planning, Research, and Statistics (DPRS) to be more versatile and proactive in all planning processes to effectively guide their respective ministries. She made the call at a three-day training workshop for DPRS and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) officers on data management, organized by the Ministry in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Katagum emphasized that accurate and reliable data is fundamental to effective planning, as it enables government to design informed programmes and policies. “Planning is teamwork, and to strengthen…
The Agricultural Development for Economic Growth Initiative (AgDEG), in collaboration with the Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority, has launched a Community of Practice (CoP) – Agriculture in Benue, to foster collaboration and innovation among agricultural stakeholders. Speaking at the event in Makurdi, AgDEG Country Director, Mr. Joseph Unogwu, said the CoP is designed as a forum for stakeholders to share ideas, compare notes, and synergise efforts to boost agricultural productivity in the state. Unogwu explained that the initiative aims to strengthen relationships between institutions in the agricultural sector, promoting joint action toward achieving food security and economic growth. “The…
The Lagos State Library Board has launched a digital transformation initiative with the installation of solar power and internet facilities at its headquarters to boost operational efficiency and service delivery. The Director of the Board, Mr. Oyadipe Amoo, disclosed this on Tuesday during a media briefing on the activities and achievements of the agency in Ikeja. Amoo said the facelift was part of the state government’s efforts to modernize library services across the five divisions of the state. He noted that the initiative aligns with the government’s vision of improving access to knowledge resources and promoting digital inclusion through renewable…
The UN Climate Change chief, Simon Stiell, has called on countries to deliver a rapid surge in climate finance ahead of the COP30 summit to confront the escalating impacts of climate change. Stiell, who leads the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), warned that developing nations remain critically short of the resources needed to cope with worsening storms, floods, and droughts. In a statement on Tuesday, he stressed that climate finance must “flow right now” as delegates prepare to meet in Belém, Brazil, in November for what is expected to be a decisive summit aimed at turning global…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 172 deaths from Lassa fever across 21 states of the federation. According to the agency’s Lassa Fever Situation Report for Week 40 (September 29 – October 5, 2025), the fatalities represent a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 18.6 per cent, higher than the 17 per cent recorded during the same period in 2024. The report shows that 924 confirmed cases and 8,041 suspected cases have been recorded in 106 Local Government Areas across the affected states. The NCDC identified Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba, and Ebonyi as the five states…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced plans to relocate the popular Obiri-Ikwerre dumpsite along Airport Road, citing environmental concerns and the need to present a cleaner and more welcoming gateway to Port Harcourt, the state capital. Fubara disclosed this on Tuesday during an inspection of an alternative dumpsite project at Eneka-Igwuruta in Ikwerre Local Government Area. The governor described the existing site as a serious public health hazard and an eyesore for visitors entering the state through the airport corridor. “The kind of environmental hazards we are facing along the Airport–Obiri-Ikwerre road, especially the smell on that road which…
In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Roche Nigeria has partnered with the Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) to strengthen public education and media reporting on breast cancer. The collaboration featured a two-day strategic capacity-building workshop for health journalists, held at the Cancer Centre of the Nigerian Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Lagos. The workshop, themed “Elevating Science and Health Journalism,” aimed to equip journalists with the skills and tools needed to accurately inform Nigerians about breast cancer and the available care initiatives. It also commemorated the 2025 Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed globally every October to raise awareness…
Mr. Solomon Akwashiki, member representing Lafia Central Constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, on Tuesday inaugurated a five-day free medical outreach targeting 3,000 indigent members of his constituency. Speaking at the flag-off in Lafia, Akwashiki said the initiative, undertaken through the Solomon Akwashiki Foundation, was aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of less privileged residents. He said the outreach would cover general and eye surgeries, consultations, distribution of eyeglasses and medications, as well as health education sessions. The lawmaker reiterated his commitment to delivering the dividends of democracy and providing quality representation at the state legislature. “I…
The Small-Scale Women Farmers Organization of Nigeria (SWOFON), Kwara Chapter, has lamented the crash in food crop prices across the state, saying it has left many farmers running at a loss. The women farmers expressed their concern at the commemoration of the 2025 World Food Day, organized by ActionAid Nigeria in collaboration with the Centre for Community Empowerment and Poverty Eradication (CCEPE) and SWOFON. SWOFON Ilorin East Coordinator, Funmilayo Lawal, said the farmers had barely recovered from the impact of climate change in 2024 when the fall in food prices began to affect their livelihoods. She appealed for government intervention…