umar abdullahi wrote a new post, Buhari Presides Over Food Security Council Meeting 6 years, 8 months ago
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met with the Food Security Council at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
The council during the meeting promised to step up operations in ensuring a s […]
simon monday wrote a new post, WHO Advises Nigeria, Others To Be Wary Of Listeriosis Outbreak 6 years, 8 months ago
To further contain the spread of the deadly listeriosis disease that has killed at least 100 persons in South Africa, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised Nigeria and other African countries to be […]
simon monday wrote a new post, Doctor’s Own Diagnosis Drives Quest For Cancer Cure 6 years, 8 months ago
Christian Hinrichs knew his life had forever changed the day he thought he was pouring milk into a glass, but heard it splashing on the floor instead.
It was 2005, and the young cancer surgeon had just […]
umar abdullahi wrote a new post, European champions Portugal suffered a heavy shock friendly defeat by the Netherlands in Geneva 6 years, 8 months ago
Cristiano Ronaldo had scored in nine straight games prior to the friendly with the Netherlands in Geneva European champions Portugal suffered a heavy shock friendly defeat by the Netherlands in Geneva. Former […]
simon monday wrote a new post, Herdsmen killings: I will fast, pray for Danjuma, says Wike 6 years, 8 months ago
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike
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The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has lauded a former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (retd.), for having the courage to say the truth about the […]
simon monday wrote a new post, NEXIM Bank, Ondo State to Partner on Cocoa Export 6 years, 8 months ago
Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) is seeking partnership with Ondo State on cocoa projects and other commodity exporters to boost export trade, Mrs Stella Okotete, Executive Director, Business Development of the […]
umar abdullahi wrote a new post, Brazil’s female sports reporters call time on sexual harassment 6 years, 8 months ago
Women in the #DeixaElaTrabalhar campaign Female Brazilian sports reporters have banded together to speak out about the sexual harassment they suffer in the course of their work. A campaign video includes footage […]
simon monday wrote a new post, How We’re Mobilising Nigerian Youths Through Gardening – Ayodele, ProtectOzone 6 years, 8 months ago
ipasi Olalekan Ayodele is promoting urban gardening and food security initiative in Nigeria. Starting from Ikorodu area of Lagos State, his organisation, ProtectOzone shows people things they can do to protect t […]
umar abdullahi wrote a new post, Russia Kemerovo fire: Putin cites ‘criminal negligence’ 6 years, 8 months ago
The fire which killed 64 people, 41 of them children, at a leisure complex was caused by “criminal negligence”, President Vladimir Putin has said. Visiting the scene in Kemerovo, Siberia, Mr Putin berated […]
simon monday wrote a new post, Why Lagos Govt Will Shut Down Olusosun Dump – Ambode 6 years, 8 months ago
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, has justified the decision of the state government to shut down the Olusosun dump site in Ojota area of the state.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Habib […]
simon monday wrote a new post, Oyo Govt Warns Residents Against Illegal Tree Felling 6 years, 8 months ago
The Oyo State Government has warned members of the public to desist from illegal tree felling and indiscriminate bush burning across the state.
Commissioner for Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural […]
umar abdullahi wrote a new post, Paul Biya: Cameroon’s ‘absentee president’ 6 years, 8 months ago
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has been in power for 35 years. But while his longevity in office is a talking point at home, the time he spends out of the country has stirred international comment – as Paul […]
umar abdullahi wrote a new post, José Filomeno dos Santos named suspect in $500m fraud case 6 years, 8 months ago
JosĂ© Filomeno dos Santos was removed as head of a $5bn wealth fund this year The son of Angola’s ex-President JosĂ© Eduardo dos Santos has been formally accused of fraud over the alleged illegal transfer of $500m ( […]
simon monday wrote a new post, Buhari Presides Over Food Security Council Meeting 6 years, 8 months ago
simon monday wrote a new post, Revolutionizing Breeding Programs, Agriculture In Africa 6 years, 8 months ago
Revolutionizing Breeding Programs: Cassava is one of the most important staple crops in sub-Saharan Africa, yet it stands out from other crops in many ways.
In some ways, cassava may seem an unlikely focus for a […]
simon monday wrote a new post, FG Trains 100 Widows, Youth On Horticulture In Gombe 6 years, 8 months ago
Horticulture: The Federal Ministry of Agriculture has concluded the training of 100 widows and youth in Gombe state on horticulture.
The beneficiaries drawn from Dukku/Nafada Federal constituency of the state […]
simon monday wrote a new post, IFAD Stakes N2.7 Billion To Boost Rice, Cassava Production In Benue State 6 years, 8 months ago
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has ploughed over N2.7 billion into Benue communities to boost rice, cassava production. Indeed, Benue state local communities received over N2.7 billion […]
simon monday wrote a new post, AATF Commends NBMA Regulatory Standard 6 years, 8 months ago
The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has commended the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) for setting the pace for the regulation of modern biotechnology in Africa.
A delegation from […]
umar abdullahi wrote a new post, ‘North Korean train’ in Beijing fuels rumours of Kim Jong-un visit 6 years, 8 months ago
There is growing speculation that a senior North Korean official who has arrived unexpectedly in Beijing is Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un. Japanese media outlets first reported that a high-profile figure had arrived […]
simon monday wrote a new post, Improve Output, Quality To Benefit From Africa’s Free Trade Area, Farmers Told 6 years, 8 months ago
Free Trade Area: Grain sector stakeholders especially farmers, have been urged to improve productivity and enhance grain standards to take advantage of the huge market opportunities presented by the Africa […]