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Two Days After Explosion Killed Over 90 People In Niger, Residents Scoop Oil From Another Faulty Tanker Just two days after over 90 people were burnt to death in a tanker explosion that also left scores injured in Niger State, residents massed around another fallen truck in another community. The fresh incident occurred in Bida town on Monday. In a widely circulated video online, young persons were seen milling around the broken down truck. While some managed to scoop, others fled in different directions, apparently to prevent being caught up in an unfortunate situation. Premium Times quoted a resident, Yinusa…

Nigeria's Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, is driving significant growth in the country's agricultural sector. His recent trip to Egypt was a major success, particularly the Egypt-Nigeria Business Forum held in Cairo on January 18, 2025. There, he met with Egypt's Minister of Agriculture to strengthen agricultural ties and tackle shared challenges like rapid population growth, food insecurity, and climate change . This collaboration is a key part of Nigeria's Renewed Hope Agenda, which focuses on sustainable development, economic transformation, and innovation. To achieve this, Senator Kyari visited Egypt's Agricultural Research Center and Agricultural Bank of…

Ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election in Abia State, a group under the aegis of Old Bende Vanguard for Good Governance has called on the former Minister of State for Science and Technology, Chief Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh, to contest for the governorship position, citing his proven ability to deliver good governance. This development aligns with the increasing calls for Chief Ikoh to enter the race. A civil society organization, Abia-17, has also been advocating for his candidacy, emphasising the urgent need for credible leadership in Abia State. Adding their voice to the growing movement, the Old Bende Vanguard for Good…

Ndi Ibe Ohafia community in Ohafia Local Government Area, Abia State, has honoured Chief Mrs. Amaka Mba-Olobor, an American-based humanitarian and founder of the Chiamaka Foundation, for her outstanding philanthropic contributions to the community. The ceremony, held on Monday, December 30, 2024, at the Ndi Ibe Ohafia School Field, celebrated Chief Mrs. Olobor’s tireless efforts to uplift the lives of rural women. Over the years, her foundation has provided essential support, including food items, wrappers, cash donations, and other resources to the women in the area. Speaking at the event, Rev. Nkechi Garrison, General Secretary of Ndi Ibe Ohafia Development…

Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU), Abuja Branch, has extended its warm congratulations to Chief Charles Nkata on his election as the National Financial Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-cultural organization representing the Igbo people. In a statement released by the President of OIU Abuja Branch, Chief Kalu Idika Okwara, the union commended Chief Nkata for his dedication to Igbo cause and his exemplary leadership qualities that earned him the prestigious position. “We are immensely proud of Chief Charles Nkata for his well-deserved election as the National Financial Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. His integrity, financial expertise, and commitment to the welfare…

Sunday, 29th December, 2024 was a day filled with glitz and glamour in Abiriba, a clan in Ohafia Local Government Area, as prominent Nigerians, impact makers, and change-makers across diverse endeavors gathered to celebrate with eminent businessman and lawyer, Chief Jackson Agbai, popularly known as Kukunda Abiriba, on his traditional retirement (Ime Uche) ceremony of Okezie Age Grade. The age-grade celebration, also called Otaomu, Igba Uche, or Ime Uche (traditional retirement), is a ceremony for elders aged 60 to 65. During this event, they are celebrated and officially excused from active community service. This celebration takes place every three years…

NCOP Advocates Increased Cancer Care Funding at National Assembly The Nneka Chidoka Outreach Program (NCOP), led by its founder, Chief Osita Chidoka, has called on Nigeria's lawmakers to prioritise increased funding for cancer care in the 2025 budget. During a visit on Friday, January 17, to the Senate Committee on Health, chaired by Senator Ipalibo Harry Banigo, and the House of Representatives Committee on Special Healthcare, NCOP presented a robust advocacy plan to tackle Nigeria’s cancer crisis during the committees' budget defence. Chief Chidoka highlighted the urgent need to transition the Cancer Health Fund (CHF) into a sustainable Catastrophic Health…

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has affirmed Barrister Julius Abure as the authentic National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). The three-member panel in a judgement on Friday upheld the earlier decision of Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accord the party under Abure all the rights and privileges of a political party duly registered in Nigeria. The appellate court upheld the March 2024 Nnewi convention that produced the Abure-led national leadership. More details to follow…

The founder of Cultivate Africa, Dr Dominic Joshua, has lamented the untapped potential in the country’s agricultural sector, which has been described as the cornerstone of Nigeria’s economy. According to Punch, Joshua said the underutilisation was due to systemic inefficiencies and a lack of innovation. The expert stated that Nigeria’s agricultural productivity is hampered by outdated practices, limited access to technology, and an underdeveloped value chain. He said, “Agriculture is often heralded as the cornerstone of Nigeria’s economy, yet its vast potential remains underutilized due to systemic inefficiencies and a lack of innovation. This untapped potential represents an opportunity for…

Rep. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Mourns The Passing of Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives. Hon. Onanuga, who represented the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, after a brief illness. In his condolence message, Rep. Osonwa described Hon. Onanuga as a remarkable lawmaker whose passion for service and commitment to legislative excellence left an indelible mark in the National Assembly. “Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga was a…