Category: News
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BAUCHI STATE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (BSADP) RAISES ALARM OVER POST-HARVEST LOSSES
The Bauchi State Agricultural Development Programme (BSADP) has voiced concern about increasing post-harvest losses that greatly affect farmers’ incomes and food security. Mr Rafilawus Iliya, Director of Agricultural Technical Services at BSADP, highlighted poor harvesting timing, inadequate tools, and bad transportation as key contributors to these losses. He revealed that many farmers lose up to…
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NIGER POLICE ARREST ARMED ROBBER, RECOVER TOY GUN AND STOLEN ITEMS IN MINNA
The Niger State Police Command has arrested 28-year-old Usman Isyaku in connection with an armed robbery that took place on October 24 in Rijau, near Minna. Spokesman SP Wasiu Abiodun disclosed that Isyaku and accomplices, who are still at large, robbed a residence of an Infinix phone, motorcycle, shop keys, and money. During a search…
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NMEP DISTRIBUTES OVER 320 MILLION MOSQUITO NETS AND 450 MILLION MALARIA DRUGS SINCE 2009
The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) has distributed more than 320 million Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs) and 450 million doses of Sulfadoxine Pyrimethamine and Amodiaquine (SPAQ) to children under five since 2009. Dr. Nnenna Ogbulafor, NMEP National Coordinator, announced this during the launch of the 2025 mass distribution campaign in Minna. The campaign, in partnership with…
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NIGERIAN STOCK MARKET RECORDS 4TH CONSECUTIVE LOSS, INVESTORS LOSE N348 BILLION
The Nigerian equities market slumped for the fourth straight session on Thursday, resulting in a staggering loss of N348 billion for investors. Key stock selloffs including Legend Internet, Champion Breweries, and Tantalizer triggered a 0.36% dip in market capitalisation, which closed at N95.316 trillion compared to an opening of N95.664 trillion. The All-Share Index similarly…
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INEC REPORTS IMPRESSIVE 98.8% PVC COLLECTION IN ANAMBRA AHEAD OF GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 2,769,137 out of 2,802,790 registered voters in Anambra State 98.8 percent have collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for the Saturday governorship election. INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan called this a “significant achievement” facilitated by the extension of the collection deadline and nationwide accessibility at 326…
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FIRST FEMALE EMERITUS PROFESSOR OF MEDICINE INAUGURATES LUTH DERMATOLOGY CENTRE
Professor Yetunde Olumide, the first female Emeritus Professor of Medicine at University of Lagos (UNILAG), inaugurated the new dermatology centre at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) in Lagos. The centre, described by Olumide as a “centre of excellence for dermatology care,” aims to improve skincare outcomes in Nigeria and serve as a global hub for…
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POWER SECTOR URGED TO ADOPT TARGETED SUBSIDIES TO PROTECT VULNERABLE NIGERIANS
Lamu Audu, Managing Director of Mainstream Energy Solutions and Board Member of Nigeria Independent System Operator, urged adoption of targeted electricity subsidies at the 5th Annual Power Correspondents Association conference in Abuja. He stressed that targeted subsidies protect vulnerable Nigerians while reducing harmful market distortions compared to blanket subsidies. Audu emphasized that balancing cost-reflective tariffs…
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FEDERAL GOVT STAYS CALM ON US “COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN” DESIGNATION, COMMITS TO COLLABORATION
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris, has assured the public of a steady, responsible response to the recent US designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged religious freedom violations. Speaking after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu, Idris…
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FRSC WARN TRANSPORT OPERATORS IN ABIA: REST YOUR DRIVERS, AVOID FAKE TYRES TO PREVENT ROAD CRASHES
Ngozi Ezeoma, FRSC Sector Commander in Anambra, has issued a strong warning to transport companies to avoid overusing drivers without rest, urging strict compliance during the 2025 Ember Months campaign. Speaking in Aba, Ezeoma highlighted that driver fatigue significantly reduces concentration and contributes to road crashes in Abia State. She stressed that any transport operator…
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NIGERIAN NAVY RESCUES 11 FROM SINKING BOAT, SHUTS MULTIPLE ILLEGAL REFINERIES IN RIVERS AND DELTA
The Nigerian Navy has demonstrated its commitment to maritime safety and the fight against crude oil theft by rescuing 11 passengers from a sinking speedboat on the Bonny River and dismantling several illegal refining sites in Rivers and Delta states. According to Commodore Ayiwuyor Adams-Aliu, Director of Naval Information, the rescue took place on Tuesday…
