The President-General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has lamented the killing of security agents at Ehime, Mbano, Imo state, as well as the reprisal attack by security operatives that led to the destruction of property, houses and people’s livelihood. Iwuanyanwu in a statement, on Friday, condemned the senseless killing of the security men and equally condemned the ugly reprisal Read More
At its 8th meeting held in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, on September 9, 2023, the Northeast Governor’s Forum expressed its concern about the new dimension of growing banditry in Bauchi, Gombe, and Taraba states as a result of the concerted efforts of the military bandits from other parts of the country. The governors called on the federal government to Read More
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoheed Lagbaja, Wednesday, assured that the Nigerian Army will ensure the security challenges in the country are resolved favourably within the shortest possible time. Lt General Lagbaja gave this assurance while speaking at the Nigerian Army Civil – Military Cooperation Media Chat for 3rd quarter 2023 with the theme: “Leveraging Media to Enhance Read More
Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has charged men of the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Service (DSS) to hunt for killers of the music star, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba known as Mohbad and bring the culprits to book.The governor in a statement issued on his behalf by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotosho, stated that Read More
In some quarters, they are regarded as vanguards of peace, unity and national integration. Religious leaders, also, often do not shirk their sacred responsibility of preaching and advocating, among other cherished societal values, good neighbourliness, tolerance and harmonious co-existence, among citizens. As distant disciples of the revered and iconic Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) of Islam and Jesus Christ of the Christendom, Read More
At its 8th meeting held in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, on September 9, 2023, the Northeast Governor’s Forum expressed its concern about the new dimension of growing banditry in Bauchi, Gombe, and Taraba states as a result of the concerted efforts of the military bandits from other parts of the country. The governors called on the federal government to Read More
The permanent secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Ernest Umakhihe, has said that investment in agribusiness and agritourism would strengthen food security in the country. Umakhihe stated this Friday in Abuja at the international Agribusiness and Agritourism Investment Forum. The permanent secretary was represented by Mr Adebiyi Michael, Director, Agribusiness and Market Development in the ministry. He said Read More
Understanding the implications of data privacy and data security in the digital Age is crucial for individuals and organizations. Data breaches can have severe impacts on both, caused by cyber attacks, system vulnerabilities, human errors, negligence, or insider threats. Cyber criminals often target valuable data from organizations, government entities, or individuals for malicious purposes. Data privacy refers to the ability Read More
In some quarters, they are regarded as vanguards of peace, unity and national integration. Religious leaders, also, often do not shirk their sacred responsibility of preaching and advocating, among other cherished societal values, good neighbourliness, tolerance and harmonious co-existence, among citizens. As distant disciples of the revered and iconic Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) of Islam and Jesus Christ of the Christendom, Read More
An epitome of prudent management of public resources, transparency, accountability, due process and rule of law, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, in just his first 100 days in office is turning around the fortune and glory of Katsina state. He is executing people oriented policies and projects that are positively touching the lives of the people in all sectors in fulfillment Read More
The prognosis is already bleak. Tough time awaits us all if nothing is done. But the onus lies on the federal government, together with other critical stakeholders in Nigeria’s rice industry. They need to do something. And it should be fast. The media reported recently that rice mills in Kano state are closing shop over low patronage, owing to the Read More
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) of federal government’s partnership towards ensuring food security in the country. Shettima gave the assurance Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja when he received in audience the IITA delegation led by the Director-General and Regional Director for Africa, Simeon Ehui. He said the Tinubu administration would Read More
About two weeks ago, the federal government took a bold step towards ensuring that hunger does not become the lots of citizens, anytime soon. In that regard, government declared a state of emergency on food security. The move was to check looming food shortage, occasioned by low agricultural production, and majorly fueled by violent insecurity, in the land. Mr. Dele Read More
Barely a fortnight after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency on food insecurity to tackle the increase in food prices, Nigeria has mobilised over half a billion dollars for innovative, profitable, equitable and sustainable food systems transformation initiatives. This development, indeed, portends a good omen for the agriculture sector. Vice President Kashim Shettima made the disclosure last Read More
Joseph Obung The chairman of the Cross River state Council of Chiefs, HRM Etinyin Etim Okon Edet, has said constitutional roles in the constitution for traditional institutions would engender development and mitigate security challenges. Speaking with our Correspondent in Calabar on Friday, Etinyin Edet, who doubles as the traditional ruler of Bakassi local government area, also called on President Bola Read More
By Abdullahi M. Gulloma The Global Food Security Index (GFSI) rating shows that Nigeria ranked 94th out of 113 nations in 2019 with a 48.4/100 score, which puts the country below Ethiopia, Niger and Cameroon. In addition, Nigeria has overtaken India as the world’s most impoverished country. Around 25.3 million people, if no adequate measures are quickly taken, could face Read More
Food security is the availability of food in a country (or geographical area) and the ability of individuals within that country to access, afford, and source adequate foodstuffs. Food security remains a critical global crisis, with many countries grappling to ensure a steady supply of healthy, nutritious, and affordable food for their people. Nigeria, as Africa’s most populous country, faces Read More
Truth is said to be bitter, and in reality it’s. The failure of the spokesman of Kogi East Elders Council (KEEC), Ambassador Ali Ocheni, to tell the truth to their young ones could lead them to violence. The quest by Kogi east to govern the state again has nothing to do with the Governor Yahaya Bello or security agents. This Read More
Gunmen have kidnapped the All Progressive Congress (APC) chairman Ekiti State, Paul Omotosho. He was reportedly kidnapped along the Agbado-Imesi-Ekiti road in Gbonyin Local Government Area of the state, Saturday evening. The party’s publicity Secretary, Segun Dipe, while confirming the incident said, ” Yes, our chairman has been kidnapped this evening, and we are already working with security agencies towards Read More
Birnin Gwari Emirate Progressives Union (BEPU) has rejected former Zamfara state governor, Sani Yerima’s advice to President Bola Tinubu to negotiate with bandits, noting that such a move will undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty and seemingly grant legitimacy to criminal elements. Speaking in a statement signed by its Chairman, Malam Ishaq Usman Kasai, on Tuesday, Birnin Gwari Emirate Progressives’ Union said such Read More
When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu or BAT pledged to hit the ground running during his inaugural speech on May 29, this year, at the Eagle Square, Abuja, not a few derided him. They must have flipped up their noses in mockery, saying among themselves: “How can a sick, old and feeble man in his 70s boast of hitting the ground Read More
The Africa Centre of Excellence on Technology Enhanced Learning (ACETEL), in collaboration with National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), have trained security personnel which transcends around law enforcement agencies on the adoption of digital forensic to fight insecurity, cybercrimes in Nigeria. The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), also identified digital learning as the only way to adequately satisfy the Read More
Two days to the formal inauguration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Nigeria’s President, 385 foreign nationals were formally conferred with Nigerian citizenship at an event hosted by the Ministry of Interior in Abuja. During the occasion, the immediate past Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola announced that the ministry had gotten the approval of the Federal Executive Council to execute Read More
FIRST INAUGURAL ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU 29 MAY 2023 THE NIGERIAN IDEAL My Fellow Citizens, I stand before you honoured to assume the sacred mandate you have given me. My love for this nation is abiding. My confidence in its people, unwavering. And my faith in God Almighty, absolute. I know that His hand shall provide the needed Read More
The police in Anambra state, South-east Nigeria, said they killed two gunmen in the state Monday. The police spokesperson in the state, Tochukwu Ikenga, stated this in a statement Tuesday. Ikenga, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, said the hoodlums were killed by police operatives during a joint operation with other security agencies, mainly vigilante operatives. The police spokesperson said the Read More
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