The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has strongly condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to grant presidential pardon to 175 individuals, including those convicted of drug trafficking, illegal mining, capital offences, and corruption. In a statement signed by its Executive Director and Head of Transparency International (TI) Nigeria, Comrade Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani), CISLAC described the mass clemency as “legally questionable, morally wrong, and damaging to Nigeria’s image both locally and internationally.” Among those reportedly pardoned are controversial figures such as former Delta State Governor James Ibori—convicted in the United Kingdom—as well as individuals involved in oil theft, kidnapping,…
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The Ganye Local Government Council in Adamawa State has partnered with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to implement strategies aimed at improving access to immunization and promoting hygiene practices in the area. Chairman of the Council, Mr. Farouq Mohammed, disclosed this on Tuesday during the official launch of the “Fathers for Good Health” initiative in Ganye. Mohammed described health as a critical sector that requires strong community participation, assuring UNICEF and residents of the council’s full support for the initiative. “As a government, we want to assure the Fathers for Good Health group inaugurated today that my administration will…
No fewer than 2.2 million children have so far received vaccines against measles, rubella, poliomyelitis, and other preventable diseases in the ongoing integrated vaccination campaign in Sokoto State. The state government has intensified its outreach efforts by conducting awareness campaigns in churches, mosques, schools, markets, and other public spaces to ensure maximum coverage. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Faruku Wurno, disclosed this on Tuesday during a review meeting, where he urged parents and guardians to ensure their children and wards were vaccinated. He stressed that the vaccines were essential to protect children from life-threatening but preventable diseases. Wurno said the…
The Federal Government has launched the Nigerian Farmers Soil Health Scheme (NFSHS) to improve farmers’ understanding of soil management for enhanced productivity, better-quality produce, and increased income. Speaking at the unveiling on Tuesday in Abuja, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, said the initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda for food security. Abdullahi explained that the NFSHS is designed to promote sustainable land use, climate-smart agriculture, and regenerative farming practices across the country. He said the scheme would revolutionize how farmers manage soil health by providing real-time insights into soil conditions,…
A Consultant Community Ophthalmologist at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Dr. Bolarinwa Tota, has advised Nigerians to blink every 20 minutes when using phones, computers, or other digital devices to prevent dry eyes. Dr. Tota gave the advice in an interview with reporters on Tuesday in Ilorin, warning that prolonged screen time could cause eye dryness and discomfort. She explained that consciously blinking every 20 minutes for a few seconds helps maintain eye moisture and protects against screen-related issues such as dryness, irritation, and fatigue. According to her, staring at screens for extended periods can lead to eye…
The World Bank has unveiled a new initiative, AgriConnect, aimed at boosting global food production and creating jobs, particularly in developing countries. The announcement was made in a statement issued during the ongoing Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group in Washington on Tuesday. According to the Bank, AgriConnect seeks to transform smallholder farming, which produces most of the world’s food, but still leaves millions of farmers in poverty due to limited access to finance, markets, and technology. “Supporting them to become commercially successful is critical to creating jobs, reducing poverty, and improving global food…
The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has declared a state of emergency on the National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI) and constituted a committee to revitalize the institute. Malam Auwalu Umar, Director of the Public Affairs Directorate of the university, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Zaria. He said the revitalisation initiative aims to reposition NAPRI for greater impact in livestock research, breeding, and resource mobilisation. According to Umar, the NAPRI Reform and Strategic Transformation Committee is chaired by Prof. J. K. P. Kwaga of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. He quoted the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adamu Ahmed,…
Mrs. Florence Wenegieme, a Fellow of Disaster Risk Leadership, has urged the federal, state, and local governments to increase public investment in disaster prevention across Nigeria. Wenegieme, who is also a Fellow of the Risk Managers Society of Nigeria, made the call in a statement on Monday in Abuja to commemorate the 2025 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR). She also appealed to all tiers of government to ensure the effective implementation of policies that promote resilience and public safety. According to the immediate past Director-General of the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department, increased investment in disaster prevention…
Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko has commenced a 21-day intensive training programme for 100 youths from the Sokoto Central Senatorial District on solar light installation, maintenance, and repair. The initiative, focusing on renewable energy and solar photovoltaic systems, aims to empower participants with practical skills for self-reliance and climate-friendly entrepreneurship. Each trainee will receive a complete working toolkit and a start-up allowance at the end of the exercise. Representing Senator Wamakko at the event, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Almustafa Abubakar Alkali, said the programme complements the state government’s job creation efforts while promoting sustainable energy solutions. Speakers,…
The Federal Government on Monday launched the Net-Zero Nature-Positive Project (NZNP) to tackle climate change challenges and achieve Nigeria’s net-zero emissions target by 2060. Speaking at the NZNP inception workshop in Abuja, Director of Forestry at the Federal Ministry of Environment, Halima Bawa-Bwari, described the project as a milestone in Nigeria’s collective journey toward a climate-resilient, biodiversity-rich, and inclusive future. She said the initiative aims to strengthen institutional coordination, enhance biodiversity, restore degraded ecosystems, and attract investments that promote nature-positive and low-carbon development. “The NZNP project offers a unique opportunity to address these challenges in an integrated and transformative way,”…