By Angela Atabo Stakeholders have called for disability-sensitive early warning systems in climate action to address peculiar needs of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The stakeholders made the call in Abuja on Saturday, during a forum convened by the Inclusive Friends Association (IFA), an NGO prompting full inclusion ofContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has commenced the distribution of 100,800 bags of fertiliser to 25,200 smallholder farmers in Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi and Jigawa States. NADF Executive Secretary, Mohammed Ibrahim, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, saying the intervention is being implementedContinue Reading
By Aderemi Bamgbose The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Prof. Dayo Faduyile of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election conducted on Saturday. INEC Returning Officer, Prof Gbenga Solomon-Ibileye, Vice Chancellor, Federal University, Lokoja, announced the results onContinue Reading
By Yinusa Ishola The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti, Gov. Biodun Oyebanji, has emerged winner with 319,224 votes. Oyebanji defeated his closest rival and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Wole Oluyede, who scored 40,543 vote Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), Mohammed Ibrahim, says the Fund has launched the Ginger Value Chain Recovery and Sustainability Programme (GVCRSP) with the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI). Ibrahim said the programme is designed to rebuild the ginger valueContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for a major reform of global governance structures, particularly the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), to reflect contemporary world realities and maintain global peace. Jonathan, who is the Chairman ISCP-Africa, made the call while speaking virtually at the InternationalContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the controversy surrounding the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary process in Kwara. Addressing journalists on Friday in Abuja, NYC National President, Mr Jethro Annum said the development had raised criticalContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) says its strategic interventions in fertiliser distribution, farmer support and modern farming practices are helping to advance food security and boost agricultural productivity across Nigeria. The Executive Secretary of NADF, Muhammed Ibrahim, said this in a statement on FridayContinue Reading
By Bolanle Lawal The Nigeria Police Force has assured residents of Ekiti of adequate security ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, urging eligible voters to come out and exercise their civic responsibility without fear. The Commissioner of Police in charge of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation for Election Security,Continue Reading
By Alex Enebeli Enugu State Government has announced the restriction of human and vehicular movement in the six Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Enugu North Senatorial District during Saturday’s by-election. The directive is contained in a statement issued in Enugu by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof.Continue Reading
