By Prosper Okoye The first thing that catches the eye in Ejigbo is not what is there, but what is missing. Along dusty roads that wind through the ancient Yoruba town in Osun State, tree stumps protrude from the earth like unfinished sentences. In some places, bare patches of land stretch toward the horizon where...
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“WE ARE OPENING UP SATELLITE TOWNS TO DISCOURAGE RURAL-URBAN MIGRATION”, SAYS FCT MINISTER, AS HE INSPECTS 13KM GOMANI-YANGOJI ROAD IN KWALI
…INSISTS, NO ALLIANCE BETWEEN PDP AND APM The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has said that moves by the government to open up the satellite towns in the FCT, especially, through road construction, were aimed at reducing rural-urban migration. Addressing journalists shortly after inspecting the 13km Gomani-Yangoji road in Kwali...
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FG AWARDS CONTRACT FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF TWO BRIDGES AS MORE PROJECTS ARE COMMISSIONED IN TARABA STATE
The Federal Government has awarded the contract for the reconstruction of the Namnai Bridge and the construction of the Bantaje Bridge in Taraba State as part of efforts to restore critical infrastructure and stimulate economic activities across the North-East. The projects will be funded through the North-East Development Commission (NEDC).The Hon. Minister of State for...
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Customs Assures Onion Farmers, Exporters of Support
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NHRC URGES GOVERNMENT TO TACKLE INSECURITY AS NIGERIA MARKS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF VICTIMS OF ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES
As the world commemorates the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of enforced disappearances, kidnappings, and abductions in Nigeria, describing them as a grave assault on human dignity. The Executive Secretary of the Commission Dr, Tony Ojukwu OFR SAN expressed...
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Nigeria’s Digital Economy Will Empower Citizens, Bridge Divides, and Drive Unity – DG NITDA
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to deepening digital literacy, accelerating innovation, and expanding technology infrastructure as key drivers of inclusive national development. Inuwa said this while delivering an address at the 2-Day Interactive Session on Government–Citizens Engagement, organised by...
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Three in Custody for Illegal Trade in Endangered Wildlife
A joint operation by the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) and the National Park Service on Tuesday led to the arrest of three persons, Musa Usman, Samila Abdullahi and Saidu Jagaban for trafficking in endangered wildlife species in Abuja. The suspects were arrested in different parts of the city for illegal sale...
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FG Commissions 3,200 MLD Gashua Water Supply Scheme in Yobe State
The Federal Government, in its sustained effort to fulfill its mandate in the water sector, particularly in addressing numerous water supply challenges, has continued to scale up its commitment to providing potable water to all Nigerians. This commitment was clearly demonstrated today, Tuesday, 6th May 2025, as the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of...
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FG Hosts 6th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage
Urges Shift in Water Management to Tackle Food Security The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, CON, officially declared open the 6th African Regional Conference of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ARCID) today...
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Forests Hold the Key to Our Survival, Not Fear—Prof. Babalola Tells Nigerians
A Professor of Forest Resources Management at the University of Ilorin, Folaranmi Dapo Babalola, has urged Nigerians to do away with ancient misconceptions linking forests to fear and mystery, and instead recognise their crucial role in sustaining life and the environment. Delivering the 277th Inaugural Lecture of the University titled “The Beliefs, Myths, and Facts...