The National Cereals Research Institute NCRI, in collaboration with HarvestPlus and Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, has organized a Zinc Biofortified Rice Field Day in Sosa Community, Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State. The event aimed to promote improved nutrition and food security through the adoption of biofortified rice varieties among farmers. Two improved rice varieties—FARO 71 and FARO 72—developed by NCRI in partnership with HarvestPlus, were showcased to demonstrate their nutritional and agronomic benefits. Speaking at the event, the Minister of State for Agriculture, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, commended NCRI’s contributions to the Federal Government’s food security…
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Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Police Command has launched a statewide clearance operation to combat banditry and violent crimes, in line with directives from the Nigeria Police Force. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi. According to the statement, the command responded decisively to a coordinated attack on several communities in Shanga Local Government Area, including Gebe, Kalkami, Kawara, Kasoshi, Awaye, Tungar Rini, Binuwa, and Dabe, which resulted in 44 casualties. Following the attack, security forces carried out massive deployments across the affected areas, restoring relative calm while investigations…
Ado Salisu The President of the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF), Olabisi Joseph, alongside members of the federation’s executive council, has expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Kano State over the death of veteran basketball coach, Yakubu. In a condolence message, the federation described the late coach as a dedicated sportsman whose passion, love, and commitment significantly contributed to the development of basketball in Kano State and Nigeria at large. The NSSF noted that Coach Yakubu played a vital role in nurturing grassroots basketball, emphasising that his legacy would not be forgotten. “During his lifetime, he was…
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Legacy Group in Kano have after an intense meetings that lasted up to 4am Sunday, nominated Murtala Sule Garo As the State New Deputy Governor that will succeed Comrade Aminu Abdussalam who refused to decamped alongside Governor Yusuf to APC. Earlier on, reports hints that the stakeholders presented a shortlist of three nominees to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the position of Deputy Governor, who includes Murtala Sule Garo, Rabiu Suleiman Bichi a Former State SSG, and a serving House of Representatives Member, Alhassan Rirum. The submission was disclosed in a statement issued…
Bihar police have arrested a canteen guard for the rape and murder of a five-year-old boy in Jehanabad district India, days after the child was found with his throat slit, officials said on Sunday. The incident took place on Monday, April 6 at a private school hostel located in the Karauna police station area. The child was initially taken to a local hospital by family members and later referred to Patna, where doctors declared him dead. Senior police officer Aprajit Lohan said a special investigation team was constituted to probe the case, given its seriousness. During the initial enquiry, hostel…
An airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force has reportedly resulted in civilian casualties at a market along the Borno–Yobe border. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at Dilli Market in Yobe State, near Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. The Yobe State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Dungus Abdulkarim confirmed the development to PUNCH Online but said no official casualty figures were available as of the time of filing this report. He added, “We are aware of the incident that occurred at Dilli Market along the Borno–Yobe border, and we are currently gathering information on what transpired.…
The Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA) held its 4th Alumni Graduation Ceremony in Kano with pomp and pageantry. The colourful occasion, which took place on Thursday, 9th of April, 2026, at Efficient Event Centre, Tukur Road, Kano was well attended by reputable personalities and organisations, including the President and Vice President of the Maryam Abacha American University, MAAUN, Kano, Professor (Dr) Mohammed Israr and Dr Habib Awais Abubakar respectively. The MAAUN President appreciates the efforts of TAFTA Management in ensuring employment security. As part of building partnership and mutual understanding, the MAAUN President informed the Management of TAFTA of…
Muhammad A. Bello, fsdu, fsi, mspsp “Some will hate you, pretend they love you now. Then behind they try to eliminate you. But who Jah bless, no one curse. Thank God. We’re past the worse. Hypocrites and parasites. Will come up and take a bite. And if your night should turn to day. A lot of people would run away. And who the cap fit. Let them wear it. Who the cap fit. Let them wear it.” (Bob Marley in his song: Who The Cap Fit, 1976) This Marleyan insight is deeply rooted in the Quranic tradition, which identifies the…
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has donated ₦50 million to the family of late Lt. Col. OC Okolo, who was killed during a Boko Haram attack in Mandaragirau, Biu Local Government Area, on February 16, 2026. The governor made the donation during the funeral service held in Obinofia Ndiuno, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, as part of ongoing efforts to support families of military personnel who died in active service. Represented by his Special Adviser on Security, Brigadier General Abdullahi Sabi Ishaq (Rtd), Governor Zulum said the gesture underscores his administration’s commitment to the welfare of…
A new political support group, the Tinubu-Uba Grassroots Women Movement (Continuity 2027), has been officially launched in Kaduna State, with a focus on strengthening women’s participation in grassroots politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. The movement was inaugurated by its Founder and Director General,member representing Lere constituency,Kaduna house of Assembly, Hon. Munira Tanimu, who described the initiative as a strategic platform to mobilize and empower women across the state in support of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to her, the movement aims to build a strong and inclusive network of women committed to sustainable development and political…