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Renewed Hope Agenda: Jigawa State Farmers Reap Big From Wheat Farming, AS Federal, State Government Provide support In a major boost to Nigeria's agricultural sector, Jigawa State has recorded a bumper harvest of wheat, cultivating over 105,000 hectares of the crop. This achievement is a testament to the collaborative efforts of the federal and state governments, which have provided subsidies to farmers, empowering them to increase production. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, who toured the farms alongside Governor Umar Namadi on Tuesday, expressed delight at the sight of the thriving wheat farms. "No genuine profit…

There are growing concerns over the whereabouts of Deputy Governor of Taraba State, Aminu Alkali, over his health condition. According to Daily Trust, the deputy has been away from the state since November 2024 due to health challenges, but the state government has kept mute over the absence of the number two citizen of the state. Alkali was said to have been admitted at the National Hospital in Abuja over an undisclosed illness. Unconfirmed sources however hinted that he was flown out of the country to Egypt for intensive medical care as his health condition worsened. Failure by the state…

Edwin Clark Is Dead FORMER Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South Leader, Edwin Clark, is dead. The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) leader died at 97 on Monday night, according to a statement signed by Prof. C. C. Clark for the family. The statement read, “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce the passing of Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark OFR, CON on Monday 17th February, 2025. The family appreciates your prayers at this time. Other details will be announced later by the family.” This comes days after Afenifere leader Ayo Adebanjo’s death. Adebanjo…

Donko Care Foundation has restated its commitment to promoting unity among various communities in Aba through sports. The Chairman of the Foundation, Mr. Roseson Obasi (Donko), stated this at Etche Road Field, Aba, during the kick-off of the Foundation’s Inter-Village Football Competition for various communities in Aba. Mr. Donko, in his address, said the essence of the competition was not about the prize money but about bringing the various communities together by instilling in them the spirit of unity and harmonious relationships, thereby eliminating unnecessary inter-community rivalries and unhealthy competition. He further stated that the competition would equally project the…

Former Secretary to the Abia State Government (SSG), Dr. Eme Okoro, has shed light on how former Governor Orji Uzor Kalu made efforts to boost agriculture during his administration. Dr. Okoro made this revelation in an exclusive interview with Vanguard, where he lamented the persistent neglect of the agricultural sector by Nigerian leaders. When asked if he was impressed with the attitude of Nigerian leaders toward agriculture, Dr. Okoro expressed deep disappointment, stating that both the federal and state governments had failed in agricultural development. Dr. Okoro recalled that during Kalu’s tenure as governor, his administration actively demonstrated the potential…

Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation Sends Six Beneficiaries to China for Training  In collaboration with the Chinese government, Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation has announced that six of its beneficiaries under the foundation’s education and skill acquisition program will be traveling to China for an international seminar. The founder of the foundation and former Abia State Governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu in a post on his verified Facebook page on Sunday afternoon said, the initiative aims to enhance their knowledge, expose them to new ideas, and provide valuable networking opportunities with global influencers. The foundation expressed optimism that this program will have…

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES NASIR EL-RUFAI ON 65TH BIRTHDAY President Bola Tinubu congratulates Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai on his 65th birthday. Mallam El-Rufai is an administrator, scholar, and politician. He is a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and highly regarded for his resourcefulness and brilliance. He served as governor of Kaduna State for eight years, and prior to elective office, he had served as Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from 2003 to 2007. President Tinubu celebrates Mallam El-Rufai on this occasion and commends his…

Chidimma Adetshina’s mother arrested in South Africa Anabela Rungo, the mother of Miss Universe Africa and Oceania Chidimma Adetshina, was detained on Saturday, February 15, in Cape Town. Rungo's South African documents were confiscated last year. Rungo was rendered ineligible to continue living in the country in September last year after South African authorities said she allegedly committed identity fraud to obtain citizenship. According to ENCA, a statement by the Department of Home Affairs reads, “In an apparent act of brazen disregard for the legal consequences of her conduct, it appears that Ms Rungo has defied her 'undesirable' status through…

Ex-Governor Ramalan Yero, Shehu Sani,  Hunkuyi, Danjuma La’ah, Others Defect to APC in Kaduna Former Kaduna State Governor, Alhaji Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, and the Kaduna State gubernatorial candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 governorship election, Senator Suleiman Usman Hunkuyi, were among the defectors who returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday in Kaduna. They were received by the state governor, Uba Sani, who welcomed other new members to the party, assuring them that they would enjoy the same rights and privileges as every other party member.…

Any Politician With Conscience Won’t Join APC Because Of Tinubu’s Poor Performance — Ex-Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal A former Governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has dismissed the wave of defections in the NorthWest, saying they are driven by personal gains rather than the interest of the people. Speaking with journalists after the maiden Zonal Executive Council Meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Northwest in Kaduna on Saturday, Tambuwal criticized defectors who align with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), arguing that their motives are not rooted in public service. “People leave parties for different reasons. But…