The Justice, Development and Peace Caritas Initiative (JDPCI), an agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, has called on stakeholders to renew their commitment to inclusion, dignity, equality and justice in the country. The Executive Director of JDPCI, Rev. Fr. Sebastian Sanni, made the call at the inauguration of the **Bold Action for Advancing Disability Rights and Inclusive Development Project** for selected states in the North-Central region. According to him, the three-year project, implemented in partnership with Christian Blind Mission (CBM) International, focuses on addressing disability inclusion from a broader and more sustainable perspective in Benue, Plateau and the Federal…
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A popular Islamic cleric, Musa Lukwa, was reportedly stabbed shortly after the Juma’at prayer in Sokoto on Friday, triggering a violent reaction from his followers who allegedly killed the attacker. The incident occurred after Friday prayers and is believed to be linked to a controversial sermon previously delivered by the cleric. The sermon had reportedly generated opposition from some Islamic scholars and their followers, who considered it offensive to the parents of Prophet Muhammad. A man identified as Mai Barewa had allegedly threatened Sheikh Lukwa and one of his senior students over the sermon. He was subsequently arrested and arraigned…
Women farmers in Biu Local Government Area, Borno, have urged state and local authorities to invest in value-added agriculture, stating it would empower women, increase incomes, and strengthen livelihoods. They made this plea in interviews with reporters on Friday in Biu town, emphasizing that local processing of farm produce would create jobs and significantly boost earnings. According to them, such investments would help women process harvested crops into higher-value products, allowing them to earn better returns than selling raw produce immediately after harvest. Mrs. Sarah Suleiman, a groundnut farmer, said rising production costs meant many women farmers barely earned enough…
Dr. Emem Jay, a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at M&M Fertility Centre, Abuja, has advised asthma patients against using oral salbutamol tablets, stating they are no longer recommended under current guidelines. Jay explained in an interview with reporters on Friday in Abuja that while salbutamol relaxes the airways, inhaled treatment options are more effective. He noted that the oral form can cause systemic effects such as tremors, palpitations, and rapid heartbeat, offering no advantage over inhaled treatments for asthma management and control. “Oral salbutamol tends to produce more systemic beta-2 agonist effects, like tremors, palpitations, and tachycardia, without providing any…
Women farmers in Jigawa have praised the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) for implementing the rice value chain programme in the state. The programme, in partnership with the Jigawa government, aims to boost rice processing in Kwalam, Chuwasu, and Kanya communities in Gwaram, Taura, and Buji Local Government Areas. The state government contributed N140 million to accelerate the programme’s implementation in the participating communities. A cross-section of farmers expressed their views on Thursday in separate interviews with reporters. Mrs. Sadiya Abdullahi, one of the beneficiaries, said the organisation’s interventions had transformed rice processing from a subsistence activity into an organized and…
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Wing, has backed the suspension of resumption in all Federal Unity Colleges nationwide over the concession of King’s College, Lagos. The Chairman of NUT, Federal Wing, Mr. Emeka Okonta, stated this in an interview with reporters on Friday in Abuja. Okonta emphasized that teachers under the Federal Wing would not resume for the new academic session until the issue surrounding the concession of King’s College is addressed. “We are not resuming. We support the suspension of resumption,” he said. He explained that the suspension aims to create an opportunity for the union to…
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has called for sustained collaboration to preserve the gains achieved under a United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) project. LASEPA made this known in a statement posted on its official X handle on Friday, following the closing ceremony of the UNIDO plastic management project in Lagos. The UNIDO Project SAP 210184, titled “Promoting Sustainable Plastic Value Chains through Circular Economy Practices,” was funded by Japan. The project, implemented in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Environment and other stakeholders, aimed to improve plastic waste management and strengthen Nigeria’s plastic value chain. It began…
The Federal Government has mandated the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna, to coordinate the professionalization of 250,000 serving teachers without formal teaching qualifications. This was stated on Friday in Abuja by Dr. Iyela Ajaji, Sub-Committee Chairman on Media and Communication for the Accelerated Teacher Professionalisation Pathway (ATPP). Ajaji is also the Executive Secretary of the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC). He explained that the ATPP aims to provide serving teachers with structured, affordable, and time-bound routes to obtain professional qualifications recognized by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). Ajaji added that the initiative is being implemented under the…
Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) urges Nigerians to prioritize environmental sanitation, personal hygiene, and preventive measures to reduce disease transmission. Dr. Yakubu Baba, EHCON Registrar, made the call in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday. He emphasized that poor sanitation, unsafe water, and unhygienic environments expose communities—especially children—to preventable illnesses. He urged Nigerians to incorporate cleanliness and hygiene into daily routines, noting that effective prevention starts with healthy habits, clean surroundings, timely vaccination, and responsible health-seeking behavior. Baba stressed the importance of parents and caregivers ensuring proper vaccination and seeking medical attention promptly when children show symptoms of…
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s technology sector on Thursday called for the mainstreaming of technology in election management to strengthen trust, credibility, and security ahead of the 2027 elections. They made this call at the 2026 Nigerian e-Government Summit and Awards Night in Lagos, themed: “Mainstreaming Technologies in Nigeria Election Management.” The stakeholders emphasized that election technology should no longer be treated as a seasonal procurement exercise conducted every four years. They advocated for sustained investment in digital infrastructure, local expertise, and cybersecurity to ensure effective and credible election management. Dr. Emmanuel Ayoola, President of the Information Technology Association of Nigeria (ITAN),…