Vice President Kashim Shettima has directed the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) to accelerate the disbursement of the Federal Government’s N250 billion credit facility for small holder farmers. The loan, as gathered by WorldClass247News, is to be issued at a single-digit interest rate in an effort to boost productivity and strengthen Nigeria’s food security. The Vice President issued the directive on Thursday during the sixth steering committee meeting of the PFSCU, held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He emphasized the need for an immediate implementation roadmap to ensure the timely and effective distribution of the funds to the intended…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 28-year-old man accused of defrauding multiple victims of ₦9.8 million in Adamawa State. The suspect was apprehended on September 2 in Timbokum village, located in Ganye Local Government Area, following a complaint lodged at the NSCDC divisional office in Mubi. In a statement issued in Yola on Tuesday, NSCDC spokesperson Nyako Baba confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect is currently in custody and will face prosecution after investigations are completed. Adamawa State NSCDC Commandant, Idris Bande, revealed that at least nine individuals fell victim to the scam. The…
The Adamawa State Police Command has launched a statewide sensitization campaign aimed at educating scrap dealers and scavengers on the dangers of handling explosive materials, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and prevent accidental detonations. The initiative, spearheaded by the Officer in Charge of Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD–CBRN), Francis Ojajah, is designed to raise awareness among informal waste collectors who may unknowingly come across explosive devices in the course of their work. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the Command stressed that the campaign is…
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have strongly criticised the Federal Government’s decision to seek a fresh $1.75 billion loan from the World Bank, warning that the move could trigger widespread public anger and worsen the nation’s economic challenges. In a joint statement released on Wednesday, the two groups described the borrowing plan under President Bola Tinubu’s administration as “reckless, insensitive, and a betrayal of the Nigerian people.” They argued that fresh external debt was unjustifiable given the government’s own claims of record-breaking revenue performance in recent months. “This plan…
Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have arrested 35 suspected members of a gun-running syndicate during a major intelligence-led operation across Rivers and Bayelsa States. According to a statement issued by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah, the suspects are believed to be key players in the trafficking of small arms and weapons to criminal groups operating across the Niger Delta region. During the operation, troops recovered a cache of arms, including two English-made pistols, four locally fabricated pistols, and a double-barrelled gun. Three ringleaders of the syndicate identified as Dedei Innocent, Alabor…
Gombe State has been selected as one of only three Nigerian states to participate in the Sommet de l’Élevage (World Livestock Summit), slated for October 5–11, 2025, in Clermont-Ferrand, France. The announcement, made by the National Coordination Office of the World Bank-supported Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project, highlights national and international recognition of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s sweeping reforms in the livestock sector. In an official communication to the state government, the L-PRES National Coordination Office commended Governor Yahaya for his “visionary leadership and unwavering commitment” to transforming livestock production in Gombe. The state’s exemplary implementation of the L-PRES project, backed by functional steering…
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with a burglary at a phone accessories shop in Kilimi Village, Michika Local Government Area. In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, Suleiman Nguroje, the arrest followed credible intelligence regarding the break-in, which occurred on September 5, 2025. According to the police, the suspects allegedly broke into the shop and carted away several valuable items. Acting promptly on the tip-off, officers from the Gombi Divisional Police Headquarters traced and apprehended the suspects. Items recovered from the suspects include a mobile phone, MP3 player, DP light, and a rechargeable table…
With over 400 million Africans still excluded from basic financial services, experts are calling for homegrown solutions to bridge the gap and ensure the continent’s digital transformation leaves no one behind. Speaking at a peer learning visit in Lagos hosted by the AfricaNenda Foundation in partnership with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), stakeholders from more than 20 African countries emphasised the urgency of building African-owned, African-designed instant payment systems tailored to local realities. Dr. Robert Ochola, CEO of AfricaNenda Foundation, stressed that while global technologies have their place, they cannot replace the need for local innovation. “Africa can build…
The Ogun State Commissioner for Sports, Wasiu Isiaka, has commended the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) for its exemplary coverage of the ongoing 9th National Youth Games (NYG) and the recently concluded 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), hosted in Abeokuta. Speaking during the SWAN Convention held at the media center of the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State, Isiaka lauded the association’s commitment and professionalism, describing their work as “excellent and flawless.” “The role of sports journalists in the development of sports in Nigeria cannot be overstated,” he noted. “SWAN has been instrumental in promoting our national events…
The vibrant city of Asaba, Delta State, has once again become the heartbeat of Nigeria’s youth sports, as over 5,000 under-15 athletes from across the country converge for the 9th National Youth Games. But as the competition nears its climax, one narrative is rising above the rest: Team Lagos is rewriting the scrip. With the Games entering the final stretch and the closing ceremony set for Saturday, Team Lagos has surgery ahead in a dramatic medal haul, currently leading the pack with 61 medals in a stunning display of grit, talent, and preparation. Not far behind is Team Edo, holding second place and firmly in the…