22,000 Gombe farmers quit cotton cultivation, says association
The National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN) in Gombe State, has said that about 22,000 farmers have abandoned cotton growing for high paying crops. Mr Bala Garba, the association’s Public Relations Officer, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Gombe on Wednesday. He said that the trend, if not […]
Amupitan tells parties to prioritise women participation in politics
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged political party leaders to move beyond mere declarations and start implementing concrete steps to boost women’s political participation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made the call at the commission’s engagement with political parties on strengthening women’s participation ahead of 2027, […]
Police probe death of over 20 in Ondo
The Police Command in Ondo State has said it has commenced investigation into the death of some residents in parts of Odigbo Local Government Area, including Odigbo, Araromi-Obu and Orita New Town in the state. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, command’s Spokesperson, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Akure, saying the residents died under circumstances […]
Tinubu greets Pentecostal fellowship leader at 70
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has felicitated the National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and founder of the Sword of the Spirit Ministries, Archbishop Francis Wale Oke on his 70th birthday. President Tinubu celebrated the author and renowned cleric as a deeply religious leader guided by a deep-rooted love for propagating […]
Tinubu congratulates Adebayo Williams at 75
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated renowned columnist, scholar, literary critic, and public intellectual, Professor Adebayo Williams, on his 75th birthday. The renowned scholar clocks 75 on September 9, 2026. The President described him as a distinguished Nigerian whose contributions to scholarship, literature, journalism, and intellectual discourse have enriched the Nigerian society and beyond. He […]
Ultra-processed food fortification: A public health solution or risk?
By Humphrey Ukeaja Over the past few years, a growing number of food manufacturers, health advocates, and sections of the media have increasingly presented the fortification of ultra-processed products such as bouillon cubes, noodles, sugary beverages, and pre-packaged snacks as a public health response to curb the hidden hunger crisis. Fortification is […]
Lagos donates patrol vehicles to NRC
The Lagos State Government on Friday donated two patrol vehicles to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to strengthen railway security. The vehicles are to support the Nigeria Police Force and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Commands attached to the NRC. The Executive Secretary, Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr Ayodele Ogunsan, […]
AI could reshape GIS careers, but human expertise remains vital, says expert
Prof. Michael Gould, an Information Systems Professor at University Jaume 1, Castellon, Spain, has urged geographers and Geographic Information System (GIS) professionals to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and continuously update their skills to remain relevant. He gave the advice at a webinar on “Geo AI: Transforming Geographic Inquiry with AI,” organised by the Department […]
WaterAid, TeamWater commit $2.5m to rehabilitate Ojokoro Waterworks
WaterAid and TeamWater have committed a $2.5 million grant to the rehabilitation of the Ojokoro Waterworks in Lagos. The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) on Friday signed a contract with Bayroyal International Ltd. (BIL) for the execution of the rehabilitation project. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said the contract signing was held at the […]
Plateau records 148 suspected diphtheria cases, 23 deaths
Plateau has recorded 148 suspected cases of diphtheria, with 23 deaths, as the state government distributes medications to hospitals to support treatment of affected patients. Dr Nicholas Baamlong, Plateau’s Commissioner for Health, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Jos. He said the state began recording […]
