By Victor Okoye Concerned stakeholders of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) on Tuesday confirmed that the tenure of the federation’s board expired on Jan. 31, in line with its constitution. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Musa Kida was re-elected as the President of NBBF on Jan. 31,Continue Reading
By Hajara Leman, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Development is not just about roads, restored landscapes, or new infrastructure; it is also about listening to people and addressing their concerns before they escalate into conflict. For instance, in many communities, a single unresolved complaint can make residents feel ignored. AContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal A faith-based Islamic organisation, Igbomina/Ekiti Muslim Forum (IEMF), has enjoined Nigerians to use the Holy Month of Ramadan to seek divine intervention on insecurity challenges in Nigeria. The President of the Forum, Alhaji Nasiru Ibrahim, made the call in Ilorin while speaking on the sidelines of theContinue Reading
By Fabian Ekeruche Wild Africa has urged the Federal Government to expedite passage of the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill to safeguard pangolins from extinction. The group made the call in a statement marking World Pangolin Day, stressing the urgent need for stronger wildlife protection laws in Nigeria. TheContinue Reading
By Veronica Dariya Mr John Gabaya, the Chairman, Bwari Area Council of the FCT, on Saturday said the ongoing FCT Area Council Elections in Bwari would be hitch-free and successful in spite of low turnout of voters. The chairman said this while speaking with newsmen shortly after he cast hisContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) has expressed its commitment to deepen technical and policy cooperation with Nigeria in oil palm production, smallholder integration, and supply chain alignment. Izzana Salleh, Secretary-General of CPOPC, said this in an interactive session with newsmen on Saturday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Our Reporters A traditional ruler in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Sapeyi of Garki Chiefdom, Alhaji Usman Kupi, has described the ongoing area council elections in the FCT as ‘relatively fair’. Kupi also expressed optimism that voter turnout would improve as the day progressed. Speaking shortly after castingContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Ojaja University, Eiyenkonrin, Ilorin, has partnered with the Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri, to promote cultural exchange and academic excellence. The Vice Chancellor of Ojaja University, Prof. Jeleel Ojuade, stated this in Ilorin while speaking on the sidelines of a meeting with the delegation from the KashimContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has called on the Federal Government to prioritise policies that will support the development of Nigeria’s seed yam value chain. Dr Tahirou Abdoulaye, IITA Deputy Director-General, Partnerships for Delivery and Scaling, made the call at the National Yam Advocacy Summit inContinue Reading
By Our Reporters The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recorded hitch-free accreditation and early voting in many polling units in Gwagwalada, Kwali and Bwari during the FCT Area Council Elections. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that INEC recorded the feat due to the functionality of Bimodal Voter AccreditationContinue Reading
