Prof Iorapuu Was Frustrated From Transforming Benue Varsity – Group

A group, Alliance for Defence, Democracy and Good Governance, has lamented that the intrigues at Father Adasu University, formerly Benue State University, Makurdi, prevented the vice chancellor, Professor Joe Iorapuu, from executing his vision for the state-owned institution. The association also described the state government’s inability to back the vice chancellor and ensure that the […]

BAT Ideological Group Unveils Handbook To Promote Tinubu’s Ideologies

President Bola Tinubu’s leadership style is a masterclass in effective governance, marked by courageous decision-making and a commitment to good governance for all, according to Bamidele Atoyebi, Convener of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) Ideological Group, a support group for the President. Speaking at the launch of the group’s handbook in Lagos, Atoyebi described Tinubu […]

Governor Sani To Empower 1m Residents Via ‘Ultra-Poor Graduation’ Programme

Governor Uba Sani has launched the Kaduna State Ultra-Poor Graduation Programme (KADUPG), calling on the people to join his administration to make poverty history in the state. The governor promised to make Kaduna State a model for evidence-driven, government-led, and people-centered social protection in Nigeria and across Africa. Sani, who stated this at the launch […]

Reps Pass Bill To Establish Institute Of Organic Agriculture, Food Safety In Abia

The House of Representatives has approved the establishment of a National Institute for Organic Agriculture and Food Safety Research in Ulonna North, Isuikwuato, Abia State. This followed the adoption of recommendations on the Bill, laid for consideration by the Chairman, Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions, Hon. Abiodun Isiaq Akinlade, on Wednesday. The proposed legislation, […]

Govt Moves To Strengthen Innovation Capacity Through AI

The federal government has taken significant steps to strengthen Nigeria’s innovation capacity through the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ecosystem to accelerate the country’s development in the global digital transformation era. This was the focus of a two-day conference on The Global Sustainable Technology and Innovation Community (G-STIC) and Masterclass on Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem, Systems Thinking and […]

FG Rallies Global Partners To Deliver Food Security Results

The minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari said that the ministry was building strong partnerships with international organisations and private investors to accelerate agricultural transformation and food security. The minister stated this during a high-level panel discussion at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations Hand-in-Hand Sahel Regional Initiative in […]

Centre Asks Bar Association To Take Legal Action Against Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Over Professional Misconduct

The Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence (CAIDOV) has asked the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to take disciplinary action against Mr Aloy Ejimakor counsel for the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu over alleged professional misconduct relating to his participation in the recent “Free Nnamdi Kanu” protest in Abuja. In […]

Foundation Draws Attention To Dyslexia Learning Disorder

The maiden edition of the National Dyslexia Awareness Carnival held in Abuja has drawn attention to one of Nigeria’s least understood learning disorders — dyslexia. Organised by the Voice for Dyslexia Foundation, the event, which coincided with International Dyslexia Awareness Month, featured an advocacy walk, interactive sessions, and awareness campaigns aimed at dispelling misconceptions and […]

Reps Probe Use Of Embalment Chemicals, Others For Food Preservation

House of Representatives has agreed to investigate the alleged use of harmful chemicals including corpses embalment substances, formalin, sodium hydroxide, snipers and kerosene for the preservation of frozen foods in Nigeria. This followed the adoption of a motion moved by the member representing Ehime Mbano/Ihitte Uboma/Obowo Federal Constituency of Imo state, Hon. Chike Okafor at […]