Category: News
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TROOPS BUST 18 TERROR SUPPLIERS IN BORNO CRACKDOWN
A major breakthrough in the fight against insurgency—troops intercept suspects allegedly fueling Boko Haram’s operations. Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested 18 suspected logistics suppliers accused of delivering goods to Boko Haram in Borno State. The suspects were intercepted en route to Gubio and Gudumbali, areas known as terrorist strongholds. According to the military,…
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NIGERIA LEADS AFRICA IN TB CASES, EXPERTS RAISE ALARM
A worrying health reality—Nigeria now tops Africa in tuberculosis cases, but experts say early detection and treatment can turn the tide. Nigeria has been ranked the number one country in Africa and sixth globally for tuberculosis (TB) prevalence, according to health experts speaking at events marking World TB Day. Experts revealed that TB—caused by Mycobacterium…
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BETTER LIVESTOCK, BETTER ECONOMY: FG PUSHES SUSTAINABLE ANIMAL SYSTEMS
Treat animals right, grow the economy—Nigeria’s livestock future may depend on it. Nigeria’s Minister of Livestock Development, Mukhtar Maiha, says adopting sustainable livestock systems and improving animal welfare is key to boosting food security and economic growth. Speaking at a conference hosted at Obafemi Awolowo University, the minister stressed that humane treatment of animals isn’t…
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POWER WOES: ADELABU APOLOGISES, PROMISES RELIEF IN TWO WEEKS
As heat rises and blackouts bite harder, the power minister admits the pain—and says help is on the way. Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has apologised to Nigerians over persistent electricity outages, blaming the situation on gas supply issues and infrastructure challenges. Speaking in Abuja, Adelabu acknowledged the hardship caused by erratic power supply,…
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PAKISTAN OFFERS TO HOST U.S.-IRAN PEACE TALKS
Islamabad steps forward as a potential peace ground as tensions rise in the Middle East. Pakistan has offered to host high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran, signaling a fresh diplomatic push to de-escalate the ongoing conflict. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the country is ready to facilitate “meaningful and conclusive” discussions—if both nations agree—aimed…
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IRAN APPOINTS NEW SECURITY CHIEF AFTER LARIJANI ASSASSINATION
A major shake-up in Iran’s power structure as a new security chief steps in following a high-profile killing. Iran has named Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the new Secretary General of its Supreme National Security Council, days after the assassination of Ali Larijani in a reported Israeli strike. The appointment, confirmed by a presidential decree, places…
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LAGOS COURTS GLOBAL INVESTORS TO TRANSFORM AGRICULTURE
With a booming food market and rising demand, Lagos is calling on global partners to help unlock the real value in agriculture—beyond the farm. The Lagos State Government is pushing for stronger agro-investment partnerships to drive growth across the food value chain, saying the real opportunity lies after harvest—not just in production. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu,…
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FOOD SECURITY FIX? EXPERTS SAY NIGERIA MUST TACKLE STORAGE, NOT JUST PRODUCTION
Nigeria grows enough food—but loses too much of it. Experts say the real problem isn’t farming, it’s what happens after harvest. The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa is calling for urgent investment in cold-chain infrastructure, warning that poor storage and logistics—not low production—are driving Nigeria’s food crisis. Speaking at the…
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COCOA CRISIS IN KOGI: FARMERS CRY OUT OVER PRICE CRASH
From boom to bust—Kogi cocoa farmers are struggling to stay afloat as prices tumble and losses mount. Cocoa farmers in Kogi State are raising alarm over a sharp drop in prices, urging government intervention to save their livelihoods and stabilise the sector. The state chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Adobanyi Salihu, said…
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TINUBU CELEBRATES LOYAL AIDE TUNDE RAHMAN AT 60
From media strategist to trusted insider—President Tinubu showers praise on longtime aide Tunde Rahman as he clocks 60. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Special Duties, Tunde Rahman, for years of loyalty, dedication, and behind-the-scenes impact. Marking Rahman’s 60th birthday, Tinubu described him as a committed professional who…
