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By Katherine Abayomi As global agricultural systems come under increasing pressure to meet rising food demand, stakeholders in Nigeria are calling for a paradigm shift toward agroecology as a sustainable solution to the country’s food and environmental challenges. With Nigeria’s large and growing population, combined with climate change, declining soil fertility, inadequate support for farmers,…
By Prince Woke The Green Leaf Advocacy and Empowerment Center on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, conducted a sensitization exercise for women in Eleme, Rivers State, aimed at empowering them to identify and address environmental pollution using community mapping techniques. Speaking at the event, the Coordinator of the group, Nne Umoren, emphasized that the initiative is…
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has called on BRICS nations to lead a transformative global agenda that addresses the twin challenges of climate change and health inequity. Tuggar made the call while speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian delegation. He delivered an address outlining Nigeria’s vision for a…
NDLEA Destroys Hectares of Cannabis Farmland, Arrest Fleeing Auto Spare Parts Dealer An automobile spare parts dealer, Levi Ubodoeze, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) barely three weeks after a manhunt was launched for him over a recent attempt to export two kilograms of cocaine concealed in vehicle…
Despite a convincing 4-0 win over the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, the Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick and Frank Onyeka’s goal secured the vital victory for Nigeria, but it was not enough to top the group, as South Africa also defeated Rwanda 3-0…
Uniuyo VC, Ndaeyo Offers Solution To Food Insecurity in Nigeria By Uko Okon, Uyo The Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Professor Nyaudoh Ndaeyo, has proposed a comprehensive solution to address the perennial issue of food insecurity in Nigeria. Ndaeyo spoke, Thursday, at UNIUYO’s main campus, Nwanaiba, Uyo during the 111th Inaugural Lecture…
Ojuromi of Uromi Zaiki Eidenojie II, Seeks FG Intervention In Community Initiated MOPOL Barracks Admist Edo Killings Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City The Traditional ruler of Uromi Kingdom, His Royal Highness, Zaiki Anslem Eidenojie II has appealed to the federal government to approve and officially take over the community-initiated MOPOL Barracks, which was generously built and…
Outstanding LGA Staff Salary Approved By Rivers Sole Administrator Katherine Abayomi. The Solo Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ekwe, has directed the heads of local government administration to commence the payment of outstanding salaries owned by council workers. Vice Admiral Ibas gave the directive when he met with Heads of Local Government…
Humanitarian Assistance: EU Donates US$12 million through WFP to Northeast The European Union (EU) gave €11 million (US$12 million) in 2024 to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help feed hungry families and provide support services in the conflict-affected northeast of Nigeria. WFP issued a statement on Friday: “In a period of urgent…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo: Mbata’s emergence show of wide acceptance- Gov Fubara Fubara hails Mbata’s emergence as PG of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Barikui Felix – Port Harcourt The Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has congratulated Senator John Azuta Mbata on his emergence as the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. Mbata, a former lawmaker representing Rivers East Senatorial District…