What was once dismissed as a minor rural nuisance is now drawing international research attention, as scientists and innovators deploy advanced technologies to combat egg theft across farming communities. From Summit University Offa and Federal University of Technology Minna to global research hubs such as the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics and Beyond Vision, efforts are underway to transform how this persistent challenge is addressed. Researchers say egg theft, once considered isolated, has evolved into a more complex and widespread issue, requiring smarter and more proactive solutions. The growing concern has prompted collaboration across continents, supported by initiatives…
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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Rano, Muhammad Isa Umaru, following the death of his mother, Hajiya Maimuna Isa Umaru. During the visit to the Rano Emirate Palace, the governor described the news of her passing as shocking and painful, noting that the deceased lived an exemplary life as a caring mother and respected figure in the community. “On behalf of myself, my family, the government, and the people of Kano State, we extend our condolences to you and the entire Rano Emirate and pray that Almighty Allah forgives her shortcomings and grants…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm birthday felicitations to Africa’s leading industrialist, Aliko Dangote, commending his outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s economic growth and industrial development. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Dangote as a visionary entrepreneur whose investments have transformed key sectors of the economy and strengthened Nigeria’s position as a hub for large-scale production. Tinubu highlighted the impact of the Dangote Group’s multi-billion-dollar investments, including the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company, as well as cement manufacturing operations across Africa, noting that they have significantly boosted industrial capacity…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing national values, civic education, and identity building, while calling for deeper collaboration with the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) ahead of Nigeria’s next general elections. The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, made the call during a courtesy visit by NAWOJ leadership, describing the engagement as both timely and strategic for national development and democratic consolidation. Issa-Onilu emphasised that effective nation-building depends on sustained partnerships between institutions responsible for public communication and citizen engagement. He noted that NOA, which evolved from the former Mass Mobilisation for Self-Reliance, Social Justice…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting mental health awareness and suicide prevention through strategic partnerships and nationwide sensitisation efforts. The Director-General of the Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, made this known during a meeting with the She Writes Woman Mental Health Initiative, a non-governmental organisation focused on mental health advocacy. The delegation was led by its founder, Hauwa Ojeifo. Represented by the Director of Health and Social Care, Femi Ayoola, the NOA boss stressed the urgent need to address the stigma surrounding mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities, noting that such issues are often misunderstood or neglected…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised serious concerns over a surge in sexual violence against minors and worsening human rights conditions across the country, following the release of its first-quarter 2026 dashboard. Presenting the report in Abuja, the Commission disclosed that at least nine cases of sexual assault involving minors were recorded in Niger State between January and March 2026. The data revealed disturbing patterns of abuse, with victims as young as three years old and perpetrators ranging from teenagers to men in their fifties. In one of the reported incidents, a 19-year-old man allegedly raped two girls…
The House of Representatives has announced the death of one of its members, Rep. Muhammad Danjuma Hassan, describing his passing as a profound loss to the legislature and the nation. Rep. Hassan, who represented the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency of Kano State, died on Friday evening, April 10, 2026, in Abuja after a period of illness. He was 66 years old. Until his death, he served as Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary and was elected into the National Assembly in 2023 under the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party. In a statement issued on Saturday by…
Sani Dutsinma The Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, Bulus Yohanna, has called on the Federal Government and the Kebbi State Government to take swift and decisive measures to restore security, protect lives, and ensure the safe return of displaced persons following a deadly attack in the state. The bishop made the appeal during a press briefing held at Saint Dominic Catholic Church in Yelwa-Yauri, in response to the recent violence in Shanga Local Government Area. Represented by the Diocesan Director of Social Communications, Mathew Kabirat, Bishop Yohanna expressed concern over the worsening humanitarian situation, noting that displaced persons estimated at…
The Indonesia government has pledged to protect intending pilgrims from rising Hajj costs in 2026, despite mounting global economic pressures driven by surging oil prices and geopolitical tensions. Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mochamad Irfan Yusuf, disclosed that crude oil prices have climbed above $100 per barrel, largely due to tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Speaking during a parliamentary hearing in Jakarta, the minister outlined key factors driving up costs, including higher aviation fuel prices, increased war risk insurance premiums, and currency depreciation. He warned that airlines may be forced to reroute flights to avoid conflict zones,…
The Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Malam Yusuf Kabir, has embarked on a working visit to Dawakin Kudu Model Primary School and Yankatsari Central Primary School in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), where he rewarded pupils who arrived early to school with essential learning materials. The initiative, according to him, is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen punctuality, improve attendance, and instill discipline among pupils and teachers in basic education institutions across the state. Malam Yusuf explained that the exercise also serves as a practical means of assessing punctuality in schools while motivating…