By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar A renowned Islamic cleric in Calabar, Cross River State, Ustaz Abdulkarim Auwal of JIBWIS Cross River State, has urged Muslims to remain prayerful, obedient, and supportive of their parents, stressing that such acts attract Allah’s blessings. In a statement issued to journalists in Calabar, the cleric said Muslims should honour and care for their parents at all times, noting that obedience to parents is one of Islam’s fundamental teachings. “Be supportive of your parents and obey them. Allah (SWT) will reward you, and after your death, He will bless you with righteous children who will…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has commenced the nationwide training of 1,884 agricultural extension agents and food security specialists under its Grassroots Digital Extension Corps (GDEC) programme to strengthen agricultural productivity and enhance food security across Nigeria. According to a statement issued by the management of the Fund, the training in Lafia is the first in a series that will be replicated across the country’s five other geopolitical zones. Participants will undergo intensive training in digital extension services, climate-smart agriculture, data collection, farmer advisory services, and modern communication techniques before receiving professional certification at the…
By Ekaette Okon Joseph and Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Special Assistant on Media to the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Ekaette Okon Joseph, has described Akwa Ibom as one of the safest and most peaceful states in Nigeria, attributing the achievement to Governor Umo Eno’s proactive security policies. In a statement made available to journalists in Calabar, Joseph said the state’s preventive security approach has helped sustain peace, public safety, and investor confidence. She noted that although Akwa Ibom has long been recognised as one of Nigeria’s most peaceful states, the Umo Eno administration is taking deliberate steps to institutionalise…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Emir of Zuru, His Royal Highness Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami Gomo III, has commended the Kebbi State Government under Governor Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris for its free distribution of farming inputs, describing the initiative as the most impactful agricultural intervention for farmers in the state in recent years. The Emir made the remarks on Tuesday while receiving the Kebbi State Governor’s Media Team at his palace in Zuru, according to a statement issued by Abdullahi Idris Sadaukin Zuru, Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy to the Kebbi State Governor. The media team is…
By Ekaette Okon Joseph There is a clear relationship between security and investment. Investors are reluctant to commit capital where insecurity persists, while businesses are unlikely to expand in environments where public order is uncertain. As states compete to attract investment and skilled talent, safety has become one of the most valuable economic assets. Akwa Ibom State appears to understand this reality. Long regarded as one of Nigeria’s most peaceful states, Akwa Ibom has built a reputation for stability, orderly governance, and relatively low crime rates. Under Governor Umo Eno, the state is strengthening this reputation by adopting a preventive…
By Ado Salisu With only three days to the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, the first batch of Team Nigeria athletes and officials will depart their pre-Games training camp in Aberdeen, Scotland, for the host city of Glasgow on Tuesday, July 21. The second batch will move into the Games Village on Friday, July 24, joining teammates already on the ground for the opening days of competition. The phased movement follows weeks of intensive training and acclimatization in Aberdeen, where Team Nigeria has fine-tuned its preparations for one of the Commonwealth’s biggest sporting events. The National Sports Commission (NSC)…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected foreign terrorist fighter alongside a woman alleged to be an illegal immigrant during a security operation in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended at about 11:48 a.m. on July 19 by troops of the 115 Task Force Battalion operating in the Lassa–Dilli general area. The first suspect, identified as Musa Fashir, 32, is suspected to be a Sudanese national allegedly linked to terrorist elements operating in the North-East. The second suspect, identified as Mary Florence, 36,…
Daga Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Sojojin Rundunar Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) tare da hadin gwiwar jami’an Rundunar ‘Yan Sandan Najeriya (MOPOL), sun dakile yunkurin da ‘yan ta’addar ISWAP suka yi na sace dalibai a Kwalejin ‘Yan Mata ta Gwamnatin Tarayya (FGGC), Monguno, a Jihar Borno. Lamarin ya faru da misalin karfe 1:30 na dare a ranar 19 ga Yuli, 2026. A halin yanzu, Gwamnatin Jihar Borno na amfani da harabar makarantar FGGC a matsayin masaukin wucin gadi ga daliban Kwalejin Fasaha ta Tarayya da ke Monguno. Wannan na kunshe ne cikin wata sanarwa da mukaddashin jami’in yada labarai na Hedikwatar…
By Ado Salisu The Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) has unveiled a 21-player squad for the 2026 World Youth Scrabble Championship, scheduled to take place from August 7 to 9 at the Trademark Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. Nigeria heads into the tournament with high expectations, relying on a blend of experienced champions and emerging talents as it seeks to make a strong impression against the world’s best young Scrabble players. The team will be led by the 2025 World Best Female Player, Sophia Ebube Ekeruche, alongside Abdulqodus Aliu, who narrowly missed winning the world title in his category last year. Also…
By Shafi’u Yahaya IFING Media has successfully hosted a conference on Islamic finance, bringing together stakeholders from different sectors to discuss the role of Islamic finance in promoting entrepreneurship and economic development. One of the highlights of the event was the presentation of an award to renowned estate developer Alhaji Abdulmalik Mahadi in recognition of his outstanding contributions to supporting entrepreneurs. In his welcome address, the Chief Executive Officer of IFING Media, Alhaji Mudansir, thanked Almighty God for granting participants the opportunity to witness the conference. He described this year’s edition as the most credible so far, noting that it…