The Value Chain Development Programme partnered with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency to deliver weather forecasts to smallholder farmers across nine states. Dr Fati Aliyu announced this collaboration during equipment distribution ceremonies in Minna, Niger State. The partnership established mini weather stations in local government areas that provide forecasts in native languages. Farmers use this information to make better agricultural decisions while adapting to climate change effects.
The ASAP grant distributed specialized equipment to 45 beneficiaries throughout nine Niger State local government areas. Recipients received cassava peel conversion machines, rice husk briquette machines, solar irrigation pumps, power tillers, and...
Anambra State First Lady Mrs. Nonye Soludo announced a collaboration with Nigeria's First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu through the Renewed Hope Initiative. Dr. Afam Obidike represented Mrs. Soludo at a Light House press conference in Awka while presenting achievements from her Healthy Living organization. The partnership creates new possibilities for Anambra women and residents across all communities. Mrs. Soludo matches federal empowerment funds with personal contributions to expand program reach. This marks the first strategic alliance between Anambra State and the federal First Lady's office.
The governor's wife has implemented multiple community programs targeting vulnerable populations. Skills training attracted over 6,000...
Governor Siminalayi Fubara made an unannounced visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Monday evening. The Rivers State chief executive arrived without an entourage at approximately 6:20 pm and proceeded directly to the presidential office. Officials did not immediately disclose the meeting's purpose, though observers linked the discussion to recent peace efforts within the state. President Tinubu recently reinstated Fubara, his deputy, and several suspended assembly members following political tensions that escalated in March. The governor publicly thanked the president for mediating the crisis and commended Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike for supporting reconciliation efforts.
Armed assailants killed All Progressives Congress leader Ejeh Ijachi at his Ugboju community residence during early Monday morning hours. Maxwell Ogiri, the Otukpo Local Government Area chairman, confirmed gunmen tracked the politician's home after his social gathering with associates. The attackers arrived on motorcycles and surrounded their target within his compound before firing multiple shots at close range. Security officials promised an extensive search operation to capture the perpetrators after visiting the crime scene. Witnesses reported the body was taken to the Otukpo morgue following the attack.
The murder rekindled tensions from longstanding family land conflicts that previously sparked violence in nearby Ondo and Ogobia...
Niger Delta activist Ann-Kio Briggs demands transparency from President Bola Tinubu regarding secret accords with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The activist challenges the president to reveal details of agreements reached during reconciliation efforts between Fubara and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike. Tinubu mediated the June peace settlement that resolved Rivers State's prolonged political turmoil spanning nearly two years. Political observers suggest the governor agreed to abandon plans for a second term as part of the reconciliation package.
Briggs appeared on Channels Television's Sunday Politics program to voice concerns about closed-door negotiations affecting Rivers residents. The activist condemns...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo paid tribute to Chief Oludolapo Ibukun Akinkugbe following his death on Monday at age 96. The elder statesman called Akinkugbe an icon and hero who served as one of Nigeria's special gifts. Obasanjo expressed personal grief since Akinkugbe was the older brother of his late friend Professor Ladipo Akinkugbe, who died in 2020. The former president praised Akinkugbe's exemplary leadership and patriotic devotion throughout his career. His media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, released the statement.
Akinkugbe made significant contributions to Nigeria's pharmaceutical industry through various leadership roles. He served as the pioneer General-Secretary of the Nigerian Union of Pharmacists and earned international...
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele claimed his first Ballon d'Or after a remarkable season that saw him net 35 goals across 53 appearances. The 28-year-old French striker helped PSG secure their maiden Champions League trophy as part of a historic treble. Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal finished second in the voting for the prestigious award. Manager Luis Enrique earned recognition as coach of the year after transforming Dembele from a wide player to a central striker in December. The tactical adjustment proved decisive as Dembele scored 30 goals following the positional change.
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres received the top scorer trophy after netting 54 goals in 52 games for former club Sporting. Yamal captured his second...
Sixty-eight prisoners from Kano State facilities achieved success in the 2025 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination administered by NECO. The Nigerian Correctional Service announced this educational milestone represents a transformative opportunity for rehabilitation. State government funding enabled these academic programs as part of broader reform initiatives. The accomplishment aligns with the Nigerian Correctional Service Act of 2019, which emphasizes education and vocational training for prisoner rehabilitation. Inmates expressed gratitude for the chance to rebuild their futures through academic achievement.
Kano State officials pledged continued support for prisoner education programs designed to prepare individuals for...
Tragedy struck the University of Lagos community when Faculty of Education President Balogun Damilola lost his life at a Lagos beach. The incident happened on Saturday when powerful ocean currents dragged the student leader underwater while he performed acrobatics for a video recording. Rescue attempts proved unsuccessful as waves prevented immediate recovery efforts. Search teams located his remains the next day at Museyo Beach in Ibeju-Lekki, approximately two kilometers from the accident site. The victim, who went by the nickname Ayanfe Eledumare, had recently taken leadership of his faculty after serving as deputy the previous academic year.
Students across campus expressed deep sorrow following news of the loss. Social media...
