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By Dominic Ejeh The people of Bichi Federal Constituency in Kano State can look upon the accomplishments of their representative, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Bichi, with immense pride. His contributions to their constituency, the state, and Nigeria at large have been both remarkable and impactful.Nicknamed “Shine your Eyes,” the humble legislator was born on October 2, 1981, in Hagagawa village, Bichi town, the administrative seat of Bichi Local Government and the Bichi Emirate Council. His vision and commitment to democratic principles have set him apart as one of the leading figures of his generation. A champion of transparency and…

Sokoto residents erupted in jubilation on Wednesday as Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, arrived in the state to rally troops in the fight against banditry.Matawalle’s visit is part of the federal government’s efforts to restore peace and security in the North West Zone, which has been plagued by banditry.”I’m thrilled to see Matawalle here,” said Usman Usman, a local resident. “He’s a beacon of hope for us, and his presence gives us confidence that the government is committed to ending this menace.”Matawalle’s reputation as a bandits’ nemesis has preceded him, with many residents praising his efforts to…

By Adeyemi Obadimu  In a dynamic call to action, Honourable Omolara Olumegbon Omotade Oyekan, the lawmaker representing Lagos Island Constituency 1, has urged residents to engage in home-grown farming as a means to enhance food security and ensure a sustainable future for the community. This appeal was made during the 9th edition of the constituency stakeholders meeting held today, themed “Enabling Food Security for a Sustainable Future: Youth Participation and Home-Grown Farming.” Addressing audience of constituents, local leaders, and youth representatives, Hon. Olumegbon emphasized the critical importance of urban agriculture in contemporary society. “We live in an era where food…

The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Southern Ijaw and Ekeremor LGAs of Bayelsa state has suspended the current Minister of State, Petroleum resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, the 2019 governorship candidate of the party, Chief David Lyon, and other party members for alleged anti-party activities.The party leaderships of the two LGAs who read out the suspensions seperately on Friday said the decision came having considered the report of the disciplinary committee that was set up in accordance with Article 21.3 (i) of the party’s constitution, 2022, as amended.Those suspended from the party in Southern Ijaw LGA alongside Chief David Lyon…

– as council chairman wants subsidy on agric productsLawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday held simultaneous stakeholders’ meetings with their constituents with renewed commitments to boost food security and sufficiency in the state.They also called for collaboration by the stakeholders to end food insecurity.Speaking in his Agege Constituency 1, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, identified food insecurity as a multi-faceted challenge requiring the efforts of the government and the people to resolve.This year’s stakeholders’ meeting is the ninth in the series and has the theme: ‘Ensuring Food Security for Sustainable Future: Youth…

The new-look National Arts Theatre is a sight to behold and a wonder to experience. The renovation project covers every aspect of the iconic monument which has been upgraded to match leading theatres around the world. This grand project undertaken by the Bankers’ Committee aims to unlock opportunities for the youth in the creative sector, leading to job creation, income generation, foreign exchange generation, thereby developing a creative and entertainment centre with much needed community spaces for Nigerians.

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has urged the Nigerian super eagles ahead of their match with Libya today to make efforts to qualify for Nations cup.The prophet in a statement recognized the hardship Nigerians are going through while explaining that the victory of super eagles will have so much impact in neutralizing hardship.He revealed that he has gone on his knees to pray for the team and if they are serious, Super Eagles can defeat Libya by three goals to nil.The prophet adviced the NFF to start awarding players for their efforts while calling on…

Zenith Bank, one of Nigeria’s foremost financial institutions, has successfully restored full operational services across its electronic transaction channels, ensuring that customers can now enjoy seamless access to digital banking services. This restoration follows temporary disruptions caused by a routine upgrade of the bank’s technology infrastructure, which aimed to optimize service delivery but impacted e-channel services recently. In a post shared on Thursday through its social media platforms, the leading lender confirmed that all services across its electronic channels have been fully reinstated. Reiterating its commitment to providing quality digital services, the bank assured customers of exceptional service with its…

…Set to sign MOU towards transforming Nigeria’s Agricultural Productivity. In a bold step towards consolidating its quest for revolutionizing large-scale mechanized agriculture in Nigeria, the Greener Hope Large Scale Mechanisation Programme’s team paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), Mr. Cornelius Oluwasegun Adebayo. The focus of the meeting was to establish a strong partnership between Origin Tech Group and NALDA, aimed at ensuring the smooth implementation of Greener Hope, a transformative agricultural initiative aimed at addressing the food insecurity concerns in the Country.This collaboration brings together the expertise of both organizations…

The Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, on Thursday paid a scheduled visit to the iconic SAIL Innovation Lab in Ikorodu, commending the founders’ for their sacrifice and genuine commitment to the development of the people, particularly youth.The  SAIL Innovation Lab is an initiative of the SAIL Empowerment Foundation, which is an endowment founded by *Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru and his wife, Mrs. Feyisola Abiru*. Hundreds of constituents across Lagos East Senatorial District, and beyond had been trained in the Lab that boasts of world class facility and faculty free of charge. Many of the…