Mr Ibrahim Ishaka, Food System/Nutrition Specialist at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, revealed that Nigeria loses around 50% of its agricultural products along the food supply chain. Ishaka disclosed this in an interview with…
The Kano State Government says it is committed to strengthening its symbiotic relationship with India for the socio-economic development of the state. This is contained in a statement issued by Gov. Abba Yusuf’s Spokesperson, Alhaji Sanusi Tofa in Kano on…
GOVERNOR Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has commiserated with his Akwa Ibom State counterpart, Pastor Umo Eno, on the demise of his wife, Mrs. Patience Umo Eno. The Governor in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode,…
THE Enugu State government in collaboration with Gender Mobile Initiative and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission has declared a zero tolerance to sex for grade in institutions of learning in the state. Speaking at a one-day meeting of knowledge management…
“Nigerians are simply not interested in holding their state governors to the same standards of accountability they hold the president. ” —Ebuka Onyekwelu For some reason, Nigeria’s president is the ultimate and final focus of Nigerians in several efforts to hold…
FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo has pledged to be present at Bishop David Oyedepo’s 90th birthday, expressing his hopes to live to 107. Obasanjo made this declaration during Oyedepo’s 70th birthday celebration, which took place at the Faith Tabernacle in Ota,…
An Ebonyi State High Court has discharged and acquitted 36 Pro-Biafra activists after they spent over four years in detention. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lead counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), made the announcement during a press briefing in…
In the midst of Nigeria’s complex economic and political landscape, meaningful conversations become crucial catalysts for change. My recent discussion with Bolade Agbola, a distinguished Agricultural Economist, stockbroker, banker and Business Administration doctorate holder, offered invaluable perspectives on the country’s…
THE Federal High Court in Abuja has greenlit a lawsuit demanding the Federal Government investigate Alhaji Bello Matawalle, the current Minister of State for Defence, over alleged connections to banditry in Zamfara State. The case, filed by human rights activist…
DOCTORS say Tramadol is an opioid agent used for pain management with huge potentials of misuse. This misuse according to the doctors, is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. And is more rampant among young adults in low-income settings.…
