By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Child Protection Network (CPN), Cross River State Chapter, has called on Governor Bassey Edet Otu to take urgent and decisive steps to address the rising incidence of violence against children across the state. In a statement issued in Calabar and signed by the State Coordinator of CPN, Kebe Ikpi, the organisation described violence against children as one of the most pressing yet under-addressed challenges facing Cross River State and Nigeria. The group, however, commended Governor Otu for the recent reshuffle of the Cross River State Executive Council, describing it as a demonstration of responsive…
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By Ado Salisu The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Alhaji Ali Muhammad Ali, has been honoured with the National Sports Tourism Conference and Exhibition (NASTOCE) 2026 Meritorious Award in recognition of his contributions to media development and the promotion of sports tourism in Nigeria. The award was presented at the NAN headquarters in Abuja by the National President of Ringo Sport Club Nigeria (RSCN), Malam Ahmed Mohammed Sule. Presenting the award, Sule commended Ali’s leadership in strengthening the agency’s media infrastructure and expanding specialized reporting, particularly in sports tourism. He said NAN has consistently projected Nigeria’s…
By Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has declared that the future of African agriculture will be determined not by the continent’s natural resources alone but by the quality of its science, the strength of its institutions, and its commitment to innovation. Speaking on Wednesday at the 9th Africa Agriculture Science Week (AASW9) in Abuja, Kyari urged African countries to make greater investments in research, innovation, and scientific institutions to achieve sustainable agricultural transformation and food security. According to the minister, while global partnerships remain valuable, Africa must increasingly rely on its own…
By Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government has officially operationalised the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) as part of efforts to strengthen agricultural research, innovation and commercialisation across the country. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, announced the development during Nigeria’s Country Session at the 9th Africa Agricultural Science Week (9AASW) in Abuja, describing the fund as a major milestone in agricultural financing. According to the minister, the NADF provides a sustainable funding mechanism to support agricultural research, technology development, enterprise creation, value-chain modernisation and greater private-sector participation. He said the initiative reflects the commitment of the…
By Ado Salisu Sports administrator and football stakeholder, Alhaji Gara Gombe, has dismissed efforts to unseat Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, insisting that those plotting against him will not succeed. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Gombe described Gusau as the legitimate leader of the NFF and expressed confidence that he would complete his tenure despite growing criticism of the federation’s leadership. He argued that Nigeria’s possible failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup should not be blamed solely on the current NFF administration, noting that previous football administrations also failed to secure qualification but were allowed…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Ministry of Health has shut down an unauthorized medical outreach organised by Lucklife International in Calabar, reiterating that all medical outreaches and public health interventions in the state must receive prior approval from the Ministry before commencement. The enforcement action was carried out on Friday at 101 MCC Road, Calabar, following a directive by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk. The Ministry said the move forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen regulatory oversight, safeguard public health and eliminate unapproved healthcare activities. The outreach was suspended pending formal clearance…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Managing Director of the Cross River Basin Development Authority (CRBDA), Mrs. Glory Ekpo-Oho, has urged graduating students of CRBDA Secondary School, Calabar, to remain focused, pursue excellence and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s development, describing them as the nation’s future leaders and professionals. Ekpo-Oho made the call on Tuesday during the school’s 2026 Graduation and Prize-Giving Ceremony, where 57 students completed their secondary education. Congratulating the graduands, she expressed confidence in their ability to excel in higher institutions and future careers, noting that they represent Nigeria’s next generation of engineers, doctors, architects and other professionals.…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UMTK Solar Nigeria Limited, Engr. Umar Muhammad Tahir, has said that his dream of becoming an entrepreneur began long before he graduated from university, a vision that has today grown into one of Nigeria’s emerging solar energy companies. Speaking with our correspondent, Engr. Tahir, a graduate of Electrical Engineering from Bayero University, Kano (BUK), said he deliberately chose entrepreneurship over waiting for a government white-collar job. “Even before I graduated from the university, I had already made up my mind to establish my own enterprise instead of depending on…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government has intensified efforts to establish the Yobe Institute for Biomedical Engineering Technology (YIBET), a specialised institution designed to become a centre of excellence for biomedical engineering education, research and innovation in Nigeria and beyond. The move marks another milestone in the state government’s drive to strengthen healthcare delivery through advanced medical technology and human capital development. The Steering Committee on the establishment of the institute, inaugurated by Governor Mai Mala Buni, held a strategic meeting at the Senate Building of Yobe State University (YSU) in Damaturu to review progress and outline…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Ministry of Home Affairs, Information and Culture has launched a statewide advocacy campaign aimed at strengthening community resilience against flooding, cholera and other climate-related hazards through increased public awareness and engagement with traditional institutions. The campaign commenced with an advocacy visit to the Emir of Fika and Chairman of the Yobe State Council of Chiefs, His Royal Highness Alhaji Muhammadu Abali Ibn Muhammadu Idrissa, CON, CFR, at his palace in Potiskum. Leading the delegation on behalf of the Commissioner, Hon. Abdullahi Bego, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Hajiya Salamatu Yahaya Nangere,…