Agricultural stakeholders have emphasized the urgent need for policy adjustments, increased funding, and technological advancements to enhance the country’s food production and supply systems. During the National Stakeholder Dialogue on Food Security held in Abuja on Thursday, experts, policymakers, and development partners gathered to discuss key challenges and solutions for ensuring sustainable food availability across
The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has assured all aspirants vying for the party’s ticket in the upcoming Anambra State governorship election that the primary process will be free, fair, and transparent. Abure gave this assurance on Friday in Abuja when former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA),
The second edition of the Nigeria Food Summit is set to take place in Lagos on Friday, bringing together key stakeholders in the food industry to explore opportunities for growth and global recognition. In a statement on Thursday, the event’s convener, renowned culinary expert Gbolabo Adebakin (popularly known as Chef Gibbs), highlighted the summit’s theme,
The CAF World Cup Qualifiers have delivered thrilling matches across all groups, with teams vying for a spot in the prestigious tournament. Here’s a roundup of the latest results, standings, and key highlights as the competition heats up. Group A: Egypt Leads the PackEgypt solidified their position at the top of Group A with a
The Borno State Police Command has arrested a couple for physically assaulting an 11-year-old girl, Hauwa Goni, after she entered their property in the Pompomari area of Maiduguri. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent Nahum Daso, the suspects, Muhammad Shetima and Aisha Abubakar, were apprehended after
The South American qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico, have reached a thrilling climax as Matchday 14 delivered dramatic results and reshaped the standings. With six direct slots and one inter-confederation play-off spot up for grabs, the competition among CONMEBOL teams is fiercer
Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory with Ferrari in the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday, delivering a dominant performance that saw him fend off criticism from skeptics. The seven-time world champion, who joined Ferrari this season after a storied career with Mercedes, took aim at his detractors, accusing them of “yapping”
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has provided financial support to 300 rice farmers across the Niger Delta, each receiving starter packs worth N200,000 to enhance rice production. This was disclosed in a statement on Saturday by the NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, and issued by the commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mrs. Seledi
Amber Anning has etched her name into the history books by becoming Great Britain’s first women’s 400m champion at the World Athletics Indoor Championships. The 24-year-old sprinter claimed her maiden international title in dramatic fashion, clocking 50.60 seconds to edge out American Alexis Holmes by just three hundredths of a second in a thrilling final.
Society Reflects on Its Journey from Nine Families in a Living Room to a Global Network of Over 360 Branches By Our CorrespondentMarch 22, 2025 Introduction As the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) celebrates its 30th anniversary, the society has used the occasion to retrace its historic journey, clarify lingering misconceptions about its origin, and reaffirm its
