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National coordinator of the African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS), Nigeria, Prof Michael Madukwe, has said intensifying climate threats, extreme droughts, floods, rising temperatures and soil degradation undermine food security and livelihoods among smallholder farmers in Nigeria. He stated this during a training session for farmers, agricultural extension agents, and researchers to support inclusive knowledge […]
National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), North East Zonal Centre, under the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), has partnered with traditional rulers in the region to curb the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the zone. Speaking during a courtesy visit to Shehu of Borno, […]
The United States has revoked more than 6,000 student visas, citing criminal violations and national security concerns. According to BBC, officials said that the majority of the cancellations were linked to crimes, including assault, burglary, and driving under the influence. Around 4,000 of the revoked visas fell under the student visa category. In addition, between […]
Benue State government has condoled with the family of the senior special assistant to the governor on Public Relations and Politics, Mary Yisa, over her death. A statement by the secretary to the state government (SSG), Serumun Aber, described Yisa as a dedicated public servant, a committed patriot, and a woman of rare courage who […]
A sociocultural organisation, under the auspices of Egbe Omo Yoruba Heritage and Culture Preservation Initiative, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to address the rising insecurity in Yorubaland and a brewing controversy surrounding the ascension to the throne of the Oloja of Epe. In a letter signed by Olufunke […]
Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya, has launched the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS), following the completion of its on-campus training sponsored by the agency. With this milestone, the institution becomes one of the first in Nigeria to deploy the world-class digital learning platform under the TETFund initiative, which […]
A chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has dismissed the possibility that the strongman of Kano politics, Rabiu Kwankwaso, would join forces with President Bola Tinubu for him to win a re-election in 2027. Galadima, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Monday, said the Tinubu presidency […]
Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have intercepted 25 women suspected to be victims of labour exploitation en route to Saudi Arabia. The women, aged between 17 and 43, were picked up in front of a popular hotel in Wuse II, Abuja, where they had gathered while waiting […]
A chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Engr. Buba Galadima, has dismissed the possibility of an alliance between President Bola Tinubu and former Kano State governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Monday night, Galadima accused the Tinubu-led administration of betraying Kwankwaso and […]
Delta State governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has flagged off a Widows’ Welfare Scheme to lift 10,000 widows in the state. The ceremony held at the Events Centre in Asaba, the state capital marked a bold step in the governor’s Meaningful Opportunities for all, Accelerated Development, Realistic Reforms, and Excellent Service Delivery (MORE) Agenda and a […]