Boko Haram insurgency
6 Jan
The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has distributed irrigation farming inputs to 5,000 Internally Displaced Person (IDP) returnees in Bama.
10 Dec
A staggering 50.2% of the entire internally displaced persons (IDP) population of 1,134,828 are minors, representing more than half of the IDP population in Nigeria. This was revealed in a recent National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) publication titled "Report of Internally Displaced Persons in Nigeria 2023." "Further analysis reveals that out of the total population…
22 Oct
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has advocated for adoption of modern biotechnology practice as one of the tools to develop crops that will withstand climate change and pests, which offers solutions to food security.
12 Oct
Samuel Bumie Ovuru recently bagged a professorial seat of Public Administration at the prestigious Highstone Global University, Texas, United States of America (USA).
25 May 2024
Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has urged the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development to cut down the prices
24 May 2024
Sir: Insecurity has greatly affected the image of the country both domestically and internationally, especially in the area of efforts to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Last year, Nigeria was rated 144th position in the 2023 safest countries in the world ranking. The yearly Global Peace Index ranks 163 independent states and territories according to…
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A final-year student of the University of Delta, Awele Eluemunor, lost her life after being hit by a vehicle driven by a 100-level female student during a driving lesson with her boyfriend. The tragic accident occurred on Tuesday when the beginner driver lost control of the car, veered off the road, and struck pedestrians, killing…
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The British High Commission has reiterated its commitment to fostering peace and unity in Taraba State through ongoing support for peace-building initiatives. During a training session in Jalingo over the weekend for community leaders from Wukari, Takum, and Ussa Local Government Councils, the Commission’s Human Rights Officer, David Snelling, stressed the importance of sustainable peace…
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A Nigerian national was killed in a violent altercation at a chicken market in Bellahalli, Bagalur, India, following accusations of suspicious behaviour, police said on Friday. The victim, identified as 40-year-old Adiyako Masaliyo, reportedly visited the market with an associate when he was confronted by Yasin Khan, a worker at the shop. Khan accused Masaliyo…
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The Oakleaf Fitness Fiesta 2025 drew a crowd of enthusiastic participants to celebrate health and wellness. The event, which began at 8 AM, offered a variety of activities for all fitness levels, from high-energy warm-up sessions to challenging obstacle courses, strength training, CrossFit, colour games, timed sprints, and endurance plank competitions. "It was fun…
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The Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), Bauchi State Chapter, has announced plans to present a bill to the Bauchi State House of Assembly seeking to ban scavenging, locally known as ‘Bola Jari’, in the state. Speaker of the Youth Assembly, Sani Danaudi Mohammed, disclosed this while leading a delegation to honour the Bauchi State Commissioner…
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Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has raised concerns over the influx of counterfeit drugs into Onitsha’s Ọgbọ Ogwu market, questioning how banned substances continue to evade federal scrutiny and enter Nigeria’s markets. During a visit to the market on Thursday, Soludo described the discoveries made by federal regulators as "shocking and disturbing." He revealed that…
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The Chairmanship aspirant of the Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria (AMDON), Niger State Chapter, Lukuman Salawu, has promised to take the association to greater heights if voted into office. He said the association under his leadership will witness a greater transformation compared to what was obtainable in the past, assuring that his leadership…
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over its recent decision to increase Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees. SERAP argues that the fee hike is "unlawful, unfair, unreasonable, and unjust" and seeks a court order to stop its implementation. The suit, filed at…
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The holy month of Ramadan, a period of fasting, deep reflection, and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide, is set to commence in a few days. As one of the most significant months in the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is observed with fasting from dawn to sunset, intensified prayers, and acts of charity. Muslims across Nigeria and…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with the leadership of Flutterwave to discuss strategies for supporting youth empowerment, small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) growth, and the expansion of Nigeria’s digital economy. The meeting follows the Federal Ministry of Youth Development’s recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Flutterwave, aimed at providing mentorship programs, access to start-up funding,…