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Kenya has successfully exported 50 Special Dairy Cows to Nigeria. The cows, flown out via a cargo plane from Eldoret International Airport, were selected from top-performing smallholder farms across Uasin Gishu, a region long recognised as ... Read More
PREPARATIONS FOR FARMING SEASON: BENUE FARMERS WORRY OVER INACCURATE PREDICTIONS BY NIMET
By Saviour Ugah A cross section of farmers in Benue State has expressed concern over inaccurate predictions by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET). A rice farmer in Agatu local government area of the state, Ode Amedu, ... Read More
Senate Tasks FG On Food Insecurity
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday urged the federal government to as a matter of urgency take measures to fight the current food insecurity in Nigeria. The Upper Chamber also urged the executive to outline measures to ... Read More
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Osita Osemene: Former Survivor Takes Helm of Africa’s Largest Anti-Trafficking Network
By Prosper Okoye Osita Osemene, a survivor of irregular migration through Libya, was on Thursday inaugurated as the fourth national president of the Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL), pledging to strengthen the ... Read More
Nigeria’s Volunteerism Drive Earns Oyedijo UN Ambassadorial Award
Nigerian civil society leader and community development expert Oluwasegun Oyedijo has received the United Nations Ambassador of National Volunteerism Policy and System Leadership Award, recognising his work in civil society development, policy advocacy and community ... Read More
Security Operatives Rescue 3 Imams Kidnapped on Their Way to Pray for Tinubu’s Re-election
By Prosper Okoye Security operatives have rescued three Islamic clerics kidnapped by armed bandits in Zamfara State while travelling to attend a prayer gathering for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election, security officials said. The clerics ... Read More
2027: Dr Young Vows to Tame Shylock Landlords
By Prosper Okoye Atakulu Ugochukwu Young, a candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) for AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency in the 2027 House of Representatives election, has pledged to make reducing rents in the Federal Capital ... Read More
APC Names Kaura Zamfara North Candidate After Court-Ordered Re-run
The All Progressives Congress has declared Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura winner of its re-run primary for Zamfara North Senatorial District, resolving a dispute that led to the annulment of the party’s earlier nomination process. Kaura ... Read More
2027: Opposition Parties Forced to Pay Over N200 Million to Erect One Campaign Billboard
By Prosper Okoye Opposition parties have accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of seeking to stifle alternative voices ahead of the 2027 elections through what they describe as excessive charges for erecting campaign billboards. ... Read More
Esimone: Why Africa must turn gas wealth into industrial growth
By Prosper Okoye Africa must turn its vast natural gas resources into an engine of industrialisation, creating jobs, driving economic growth and strengthening energy security, Charles Esimone, vice-chancellor of Transatlantic University of Medicine and Health ... Read More
FROM THE CALL TO THE CAUSE: INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF OYINKANSOLA BADEJO-OKUSANYA, SAN, FCIARB, 33RD PRESIDENT OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION
August 29, 2026 5:15 pm PROTOCOLS Today, I stand before you with a heart full of gratitude, a profound sense of humility and responsibility, and an unshakable faith in the future of our profession. Twenty-four ... Read More
INTERVIEW | NDC’s Bature says tackling insecurity, unemployment key to Plateau North Senate bid
Q: Why are you contesting for the Plateau North senatorial seat? A: I decided to contest because of the challenges facing Plateau North, particularly insecurity, kidnappings, unemployment and poor infrastructure. I believe the district needs ... Read More
Millions of Nigerian children remain out of school
By Prosper Okoye Millions of Nigerian children are still not attending school, a child-focused organisation has warned, as the world marks International Education Day. Saffron Social Development Global Foundation said large numbers of children — ... Read More
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Osita Osemene: Former Survivor Takes Helm of Africa’s Largest Anti-Trafficking Network
By Prosper Okoye Osita Osemene, a survivor of irregular migration through Libya, was on Thursday inaugurated as the fourth national president of the Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL), pledging to strengthen the ... Read More
Nigeria’s Volunteerism Drive Earns Oyedijo UN Ambassadorial Award
Nigerian civil society leader and community development expert Oluwasegun Oyedijo has received the United Nations Ambassador of National Volunteerism Policy and System Leadership Award, recognising his work in civil society development, policy advocacy and community ... Read More
2027: Dr Young Vows to Tame Shylock Landlords
By Prosper Okoye Atakulu Ugochukwu Young, a candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) for AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency in the 2027 House of Representatives election, has pledged to make reducing rents in the Federal Capital ... Read More
Esimone: Why Africa must turn gas wealth into industrial growth
By Prosper Okoye Africa must turn its vast natural gas resources into an engine of industrialisation, creating jobs, driving economic growth and strengthening energy security, Charles Esimone, vice-chancellor of Transatlantic University of Medicine and Health ... Read More
FROM THE CALL TO THE CAUSE: INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF OYINKANSOLA BADEJO-OKUSANYA, SAN, FCIARB, 33RD PRESIDENT OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION
August 29, 2026 5:15 pm PROTOCOLS Today, I stand before you with a heart full of gratitude, a profound sense of humility and responsibility, and an unshakable faith in the future of our profession. Twenty-four ... Read More
INTERVIEW | NDC’s Bature says tackling insecurity, unemployment key to Plateau North Senate bid
Q: Why are you contesting for the Plateau North senatorial seat? A: I decided to contest because of the challenges facing Plateau North, particularly insecurity, kidnappings, unemployment and poor infrastructure. I believe the district needs ... Read More
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FIDA BENUE FELICITATES WITH MEMBERS ON NEW YEAR
Executive Chairperson Benue FIDA, Prisca Ula, Esq. The Office Of Chairperson, International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Benue State Chapter. My Lords, Learned Seniors and ... Read More
FELICITATION!
Prof. Joe Tor Iorapuu.Newly appointed Vice Chancellor, Benue State University, Makurdi. The Transmitter congratulates you, Prof. Joe Tor Iorapuu on your well-deserved appointment as the ... Read More
CONGRATULATIONS PROF. NOAH YUSUF AND PROF. OYERONKE OLADEMO ON YOUR NEW APPOINTMENTS.
Prof. Noah Yusuf FSPSP, Sociologist, a man radiant with simplicity, peace, piety and humility, has been appointed Vice Chancellor of the Al-Hikmah University Ilorin, Kwara ... Read More
