Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has earmarked 3,000 hectares of land for large-scale farming across the state’s three senatorial districts. As part of the initiative, the government has commenced cultivation on 60 hectares (148 acres) in Iguoriakhi, Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo South. The move aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes food sufficiency in Nigeria. During an inspection tour of the Iguoriakhi farm settlement, led by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Osagie Peter, Governor Okpebholo reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding the project to Edo Central and Edo North.…
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Nigeria and Bangladesh are set to deepen their collaboration in defence, agriculture, and military cooperation, aiming to integrate military personnel into non-combat sectors such as agriculture, construction, and infrastructure development. Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, disclosed this during a meeting with Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mansur Rahman, at Ship House, Abuja. The discussions focused on leveraging military resources for productive engagement during peacetime, fostering economic growth and national development. Abubakar emphasized the benefits of military involvement in agriculture, noting that such initiatives would not only enhance food security but also provide military personnel with valuable skills and…
The 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Taraba state, has announced the commencement of its 2025 Annual Range Clarification exercise. Scheduled to take place from today, to Thursday , the exercise, according to the statement released few minutes ago by the Brigade Acting spokesperson, Captain Oni Olubodunde, will take place at the Military Range in Jimlari area of Lau local government council. The training, as announced by him, aims to enhance soldiers’ weapon handling and maintenance skills. “During the period, there will be large scale movement of troops and military equipment, as well as live ammunition firing at the range. The Army, as…
The President of the Christian Council of Nigeria, The Most Rev. Dr. David O. C. Onuoha, has called on Nigerians to work together to safeguard the unity and stability of the nation amid growing economic hardship and security challenges. In a statement released today, Rev. Onuoha warned that the current tensions in the country do not bode well for anyone and urged leaders at all levels to prioritize the welfare of citizens. He stressed that governance should be focused on providing solutions that will make life more bearable rather than escalating political tensions. “Leadership must avoid actions that promote uneasiness and…
Amidst growing economic hardship and security concerns, the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), The Most Rev. Dr. David O. C. Onuoha, has called for collective efforts to safeguard the unity and stability of Nigeria. In a statement released today, Dr. Onuoha urged leaders at all levels of government to prioritize the welfare of citizens and avoid actions that could further inflame tensions. He emphasized that impunity and disorder pose a significant threat to national cohesion, warning that a disregard for justice could lead to anarchy. “It is imperative that those who serve in the temple of justice…
The Vice President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Damtien Larbli Tchintchibidja, has reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to gender equality and women’s leadership during a High-Level Meeting of the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) Group of Friends to the United Nations. The event, held on the sidelines of the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), coincided with the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a landmark commitment to advancing women’s rights globally. In her Goodwill Statement,Vice President Tchintchibidja emphasized that Beijing+30aligns with ECOWAS’ 50th anniversary, providing a unique opportunity to strengthen the…
In a decisive move against criminal elements, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have arrested 13 suspected kidnappers and recovered a cache of weapons and operational motorcycles in a series of coordinated operations across the country. One of the most significant breakthroughs, was said to have occurred on March 11, 2025, when officers from the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) were ambushed by armed kidnappers at Oshara Ganden, a boundary area between Kogi and Edo States. Displaying remarkable tactical skill, the operatives, according to the statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Force headquarters, Abuja, Olumuyiwa Adejobi,overpowered the attackers, leading…
Concerned stakeholders in Taraba State have called on the government at all levels to increase funding for viral hepatitis programs, urging authorities to allocate resources comparable to those provided for HIV/AIDS interventions. The appeal was made during a project startup meeting organized by the Centre for Initiative and Development (CFID) in Jalingo, the state capital. The meeting focused on enhancing access to the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of Hepatitis B, HIV, syphilis, and routine Hepatitis C testing among pregnant women and women of childbearing age. The gathering brought together key organizations, including the Nigerian Council of Women Societies (NCWS), the…
By Rebecca Caleb Maina Gombe has joined the rest of the world to mark World TB Day 2025, with a call for increased awareness and collective action to end tuberculosis (TB). Speaking at a press briefing to mark the day, the Director of Disease Control and Immunization at the Gombe State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Musa Mustapha, stressed that TB remains a serious public health challenge in Gombe, Nigeria, and globally. With the theme “Yes! We Can End TB” and the slogan “We Fit Do Am!”, Dr Mustapha explained that TB is preventable and curable, yet it continues to…
In a decisive move to restore peace and prevent further communal clashes in the Ifon-Ilobu-Erin Osun areas, Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced stringent security measures in collaboration with top security agencies in Osun State. At a high-level security meeting, Governor Adeleke and service commanders from various security outfits adopted a series of operational plans aimed at permanently ending the recurring conflicts in the affected communities. As part of efforts to enforce peace, the governor held a closed-door session with traditional rulers and community leaders, issuing a stern warning that any further violence would attract severe consequences, including possible suspension of…