The Adamawa State Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, has launched a $525,000 World Bank intervention aimed at supporting farmers across the state. Speaking at the inauguration event at Government House, Yola, on Tuesday, Farauta stated that the project seeks to enhance food production, reduce community vulnerability, and build resilience against the adverse effects of climate change. Representing Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, Farauta emphasized that the intervention would help establish a continuous cycle of economic activities, ultimately creating a financial safety net for local communities and boosting the state’s economy. She reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting World Bank projects through the…
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The United Kingdom has commended Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, for his relentless efforts in combating insurgency and restoring stability in the region. The British Deputy High Commissioner, Gill Atkinson, made the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Governor’s office in Maiduguri, the state capital. “On behalf of the British Government, I recognise the effort of His Excellency, the Governor, in tackling insurgency and supporting the people of Borno State, particularly aiming to secure a prosperous future for those displaced by conflict,” Atkinson stated. She reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region, emphasizing…
The United States’ efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties with Russia suffered a blow as Moscow and Beijing jointly called for an end to “unlawful sanctions” on Iran, signaling deepening cooperation between the three nations. Senior diplomats from Russia, China, and Iran convened in Beijing amid escalating Western pressure on Tehran’s nuclear program. The meeting came as U.S. officials warned that Iran is edging closer to developing a nuclear weapon. However, China’s Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, and Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi rejected Western concerns and sanctions. In a joint statement, the diplomats…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State. The President also named principal officers for the newly established institution, including Prof. Qurix Williams Barnabas as Vice Chancellor, Sanusi Gambo Adamu as Registrar, Ibrahim Dalhat as Bursar, and Prof. Daniel Abubakar as University Librarian. Additionally, Tinubu approved the appointment of Mr. Thomas Etuh (North Central), Chief Fabian Nwaora (South East), Prof. Femi Taiwo (South West), and Zarah Bukar (North East) as members of the university’s Governing…
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Abuja on Monday, marching toward the National Assembly and the Supreme Court to voice their outrage over the escalating judiciary crisis in Benue State. The demonstrators, comprising civil society organizations, human rights activists, and concerned citizens, wielded placards and banners condemning what they described as the hijacking of the Benue State Local Government Election Tribunal by powerful political figures. Speaking at the protest, Igwe Ude-Umanta, Chief Convener of the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria, accused Justice Maurice Ikpambese, the Chief Judge of Benue State, of unlawfully granting a waiver to…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man, Ndifreke Isaiah Nelson, for the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Emem Monday Effanga, who was also the sister of popular guitarist Fiokee. According to a statement released by the police Monday, the tragic incident occurred on February 6, 2025, when Nelson visited Effanga’s residence in Uyo on the morning of his birthday. Investigations, according to the police, revealed that a dispute arose after he asked to use her phone to take pictures for his birthday celebration on social media, but she refused. The confrontation escalated, leading Nelson to allegedly…
Renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana has cautioned Nigerian authorities against launching an official probe into Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s attendance at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting in New York, warning that such an investigation could bring unnecessary embarrassment to the country. Falana’s statement follows reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) are investigating how Akpoti-Uduaghan attended the IPU gathering without an official nomination. The controversy stems from allegations by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who claimed the senator’s actions at the international forum humiliated the Nigerian government and its people. Akpoti-Uduaghan had used the…
The Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) has criticized the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, over his recent remarks against the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), describing them as a crossing of the red line. In a statement released on Sunday, the CP-PDP condemned Wike’s media outburst, where he allegedly insulted the party’s leadership, calling the NWC “stupid.” The group accused Wike of consistently undermining the PDP while aligning himself with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), including publicly endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in…
The Edo State Police Command has withdrawn three officers from a patrol team accused of involvement in the alleged killing of a youth, Chinedu Obimbor, in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area. The police have also launched a high-powered investigation into the incident. In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Joel Yamu, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Betty Enekpen Isokpan Otimenyin, the authorities urged members of the public to remain calm. The police extended condolences to the bereaved family and friends, assuring them that justice would be served. The incident, which occurred on March 12,…
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of its former Taraba State Chairman and Zonal Secretary, Alhaji Kabiru Usman Jalingo. Jalingo passed away earlier today at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Jalingo after a prolonged illness, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to sports journalism in Nigeria. In a condolence letter signed by the association’s Secretary-General, Ikenna Okonkwo, the SWAN National Secretariat extended sympathies to the Taraba State Chapter, acknowledging the immense loss his death represents for the chapter, the North East zone, and the entire SWAN community. “His departure will no…