The rare and unusual Yahya Bello
By Majeed Dahiru On the invitation of Mr Onuoha Ukeh, the Managing Director/editor in chief of the Sun newspapers, I attended the annual […]
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Bauchi-Gombe boundary crisis: ‘I was misquoted’ , says Lawmaker
Mr Gazali Abubakar, member representing Ganjuwa East Constituency in the Bauchi State House of Assembly, on Thursday said he was misquoted on the report of border […]
NCPC boss urges more intelligence gathering to curb insecurity
The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Rev. Yakubu Pam, has called for more intelligence among security agencies and critical stakeholders to address the […]
Nasarawa Govt. cautions people to eschew bitterness against one another
Nasarawa State Government has cautioned the people living in the State to eschew bitterness amongst themselves and co habit peacefully for the growth and development […]
Ukomu Igala cries out over rampant kidnapping, violence, others
By Chimezie Godfrey The Ukomu Igala Organisation (UIO), the umbrella body for all socio-cultural and political organizations in Kogi East Senatorial District, has decried the […]
Flood kills 7, displaces 74,713 people in Adamawa – SEMA
The Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA) says seven persons had been killed and about 74,713 people affected by flood in August across the state.Dr […]
NiMet predicts 3-day flash flood across the nation
The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted three days of flash flood occurrences across the country from Tuesday to Thursday. NiMet in a statement by […]
Journalist seeks support for Esan land Vigilante, Atanakpa
An indigene of Esan Land, Usifo Sebastine Ebhuomhan, has thrown his media weight behind the newly formed vigilante group of Edo Central Security Network. According […]
Flood displaces 2000 people in Adamawa – SEMA
The Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA) says no fewer than 2000 people have been affected by flood within a week across the state.Dr. Mohamed […]
Boko Haram fighters’ surrender leaves Borno in difficult situation – Zulum
… Says stakeholders need critical framework Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Saturday in Bama and Gwoza, addressed military officers and community leaders, noting that ongoing […]
Nasarawa: Traditional ruler advocates tolerance, says key to peaceful co-existence
Mr Aliyu Baba, Gomo Babye of Gadabuke Development Area, Nasarawa State, has called for tolerance among the diverse ethnic groups in the area. Baba, who […]
Flood destroys 1,567 farmlands, kills 5 in Jama’are, Bauchi
Torrential rain has destroyed no fewer than 1,567 farmlands on Tuesday in Jama’are Local Government Area of Bauchi state. The rain which lasted for over […]
NCPC boss condemns killings, destruction of farmlands in Plateau
Rev. Yakubu Pam, the Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), has condemned the recent killing and wanton destruction of farmlands in some communities in […]
Plateau farmers want governments’ intervention against potato blight disease
Plateau farmers battling with the potato blight disease on Thursday called for State and Federal Governments’ interventions to arrest the situation. Some of the farmers […]
Jalingo flood: FG distributes relief materials to 4,000 displaced persons
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Thursday, distributed relief materials including food items to 4,000 victims of the recent flood disaster in Jalingo, the […]
Incessant destruction of crops on farmlands in Plateau may breed hunger – NUJ
The Plateau chapter of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has decried incessant and wanton destruction of crops on farmlands in the state. The union stated […]
Niger Govt. takes measures for safe return of Tegina Islamiyya School children
The Niger State Government says it has taken concrete security measures to ensure the safe return of the abducted Tegina Islamiyyah School children.This is contained […]
Environmentalist advocates more afforestation activities to curb desertification
An environmentalist, Mr Gafar Odubote, has called for increased afforestation efforts to address the growing desertification encroachment on farmable lands in the country. Odubote, the […]
Stepping up global efforts, only way to safeguard environment – UN President
The President of the UN General Assembly, Mr Volkan Bozkir, says stepping up global efforts to combat land degradation is the only way to safeguard […]
Community group in Plateau calls for compensation for attack victims
The Irigwe Development Association (IDA) in Plateau on Tuesday called on governments to compensate victims of attacks on Irigwe chiefdom in Bassa Local Government Area […]
Diversification: LCCI seeks FG’s intervention on hinderances to agric sector
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has tasked the Federal Government to fashion out measures that would enable Nigeria achieve its diversification agenda […]
Gully erosion: South-South communities count losses — NAN survey
Some communities in parts of the South-South zone of Nigeria have decried the perennial economic and human loses arising through the devastating effects of gully […]
FCT farmers ready for wet season planting
Farmers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Friday announced that they have cleared their farmlands in readiness for the 2021 planting. According to them, […]
NSCDC resolves conflict between farmer, herder in Kwara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Agro Ranger Special Unit, Kwara Command, has resolved a conflict between a farmer, Yusuf Igboona, and a […]
LASG trains women on maize, cassava cultivation
The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has reiterated its commitment to empower more women. Mrs Bolaji Dada, the Lagos State […]