By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Saturday, flagged off the sales of fertiliser and free input support distribution to vulnerable farmers for the 2025 wet farming season and Firgi farming. Launching the exercise at the Fertiliser Blending Company, Farm Centre in Maiduguri,...
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By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has revealed plans to resettle 5,000 displaced persons from five communities before the end of the rainy season to enable them to engage in farming activities. The communities include Goniri, Bula Kuriye, Mayanti, Abbaram, and Darajamal. Governor...
Sub-Saharan Africa has achieved a pivotal milestone in health independence with the introduction of locally manufactured HIV medicines and diagnostic tests into national programs. For the first time, Mozambique is receiving African-produced HIV treatment, marking a significant step for a region that shoulders nearly 65% of the global HIV...
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering fairness, transparency, and integrity in public sector hiring processes. Speaking in Abuja on Saturday, ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Aliyu, SAN, made this commitment during a courtesy visit by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Former Minister of Lands and Urban Development, Chief Nduese Essien has kicked against the creation of the proposed Obolo State from Akwa Ibom. Chief Essien, a former two-term Member of House of Representatives stated this during the installation of His Eminence Dr Solomon Daniel...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Amnesty International has threatened to engage the services of private investigators to unravel the mysteries behind the disappearance of Abubakar Idris popularly known as Dadiyata if the Federal Government fails to act. Country Director Amnesty International Nigeria Isa Sanusi at a press conference over...
Commandant of the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA), Maj.-Gen. Abdul Khalifah, has emphasized that the academy’s curriculum is strategically crafted to prepare officers to address Nigeria’s pressing security issues. He made these remarks during the ongoing Exercise Camp Highland for Army Cadets of Regular Course 72 and Short Service Course...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Former Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mike Okiro, has firmly dismissed allegations of attempting to undermine the authority of the current I-G, Kayode Egbetokun. In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Supreme Ibitomi, on Saturday in Abuja, Okiro addressed misleading...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH Lafia – Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule, has flagged off the construction of the 24.5 km road to boost socio-economic activities in Wamba and Nasarawa Eggon local government areas of the state. Gov Sule, performed the official ceremony on Friday, in Wamba, the headquarters of Wamba...
High Court in Minna has granted an interim injunction restraining the suspension and potential impeachment of Aminu Yakubu-Ladan, Chairman of Chanchaga Local Government in Niger State. Justice Mohammed Mohamed presided over the court session, delivering the ruling on Friday. Allegations of Misconduct The legislative arm of the council had...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced significant breakthroughs in its fight against terrorism, with troops eliminating top terror commanders, rescuing 134 kidnap victims, and foiling oil theft worth N1.3 billion in July. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, announced this in a statement issued...
National Association of Seadogs (NAS), also known as Pyrates Confraternity, has organized free medical services for at least 800 residents of Orogwe Community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State. The medical mission, which offered diagnosis, treatment, and essential medications to residents, was part of the activities...
Nigerian stock market has concluded the week on a positive note, with a significant gain of N948 billion. This impressive performance was driven by sustained buying interest in key stocks, including UAC of Nigeria, BUA Cement, Beta Glass, and Legend Internet Plc, among others. Market Capitalization Rises The market...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has issued a caution to Nigerians holding U.S. visas, advising them to adhere strictly to the terms and conditions of their visa applications. This advisory follows concerns raised by the U.S. Government over the misuse of visas by some Nigerian...
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum was nominated to receive the African Governors’ Excellence Award for 2025. The vice-chairman of the selection committee, Idahosa Osamahze, said in press conference that the prestigious event will celebrate visionary leadership, exceptional governance, and impactful development initiatives by governors across Africa. He said...
By BARBARA KALU, Port-Harcourt – Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 37 suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State The commission in a post via its X handle on Friday, said the suspects were arrested on Friday,...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Friday, announced that the College of Nursing, Gwoza, will begin academic activities before the end of the year. The governor made the declaration during an interview with journalists shortly after an inspection of completed and ongoing projects in...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Ghanaian President John Mahama has assured Nigerian President Bola Tinubu that there is no room for xenophobia in Ghana, emphasizing the country’s commitment to the safety and protection of Nigerian nationals and their businesses. This assurance came during a meeting with Minister of State for...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday called on young Nigerians active in the digital media space to harness their platforms as instruments of national progress. He urged them to build businesses that create employment, produce content that reflects unifying values, and serve as positive catalysts...
By MARY RONKE, Minna – Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has mandated the immediate reopening of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai (IBBUL), citing enhanced security measures around the campus. In a statement issued on August 1, 2025, in Minna, the Secretary to the Niger State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman,...