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Agency Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has called on lawmakers across the nation to enact relevant legislation that will enhance nutrition and food security in the country. Shettima made the call on Wednesday while hosting the National Legislative Network on Nutrition and Food Security at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The group was led by the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, Chike Okafor. The Vice-President also underscored the role of the legislature in making the Nutrition 774 initiative a success. According to him, President Bola Tinubu’s administration is spearheading the Nutrition 774 Initiative to improve coordination, financing, and…

Rwanda captain Djihad Bizimana has stated that the team is not bothered about Nigeria’s star-studded squad ahead of their 2026 World Cup Qualifiers on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles lock horns with the Amavubi on Friday in their crucial World Cup Qualifiers tomorrow and it promised to be a spectacle due to what is at stake. Nigeria have the better quality on paper and they will be looking to give a good account of themselves despite Rwanda’s home advantage. However, the Amavubi have insisted that they are not bothered by Nigeria’s big names. According to the captain Djihad, they…

The Police Command in Benue says it has neutralised 12 bandits terrorising the Buruku Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP. Sewuese Anene, made the disclosure in a statement on Thursday in Makurdi. Anene said that the command unfortunately lost one of its personnel, Insp. Terfa Anyiatse, during an exchange of gunfire with the bandits. READ ALSO:Security forces kill three terrorists, rescue 84 in Katsina The PPRO stated that the Commissioner of Police (CP), Steve Yabanet, had on March 6 ordered tactical commanders and divisional police officers to clamp down on…

•Suspended gov blames Wike, S’South govs oppose Tinubu, Ibas warns pipeline vandals The National Assembly, on Thursday, endorsed the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday. The resolution was taken at separate plenary sessions of the two chambers where they deliberated on the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu and the state Assembly members. The parliament backed Tinubu’s proclamation amidst calls from the opposition leaders to reject it. Fubara, on Thursday, however, broke his silence and debunked allegations by the Federal Government that he teleguided attacks on oil installations by…

Zimbabwe’s government has reinforced its support for the national football team by offering a substantial financial incentive ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. In a bid to motivate the Warriors, President Emmerson D. Mnangagwa has pledged a $150,000 winning bonus to be shared among players, the technical team, and support staff for every victory in their qualification campaign. This means Zimbabwe would earn this substantial amount if they secure all points against Nigeria on March 25 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. Zimbabwe’s Receives World Cup Qualification Boost Having already allocated $1 million for…

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas (rtd), has warned troublemakers in the state to desist from any action that would affect the peace, progress, and economic stability of the state. Ibas said he is committed to bringing peace, stability, and prosperity to the state and Nigeria as a whole. Ibas stated this in his inaugural state broadcast at Government House, Port Harcourt, on Thursday night. READ ALSO:Ibas vows to restore law, order in Rivers He said, “I have dedicated my life to the service of our great nation. First, as a member of our Armed…

The Sole Administrator for Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas, has said there will be no room for lawlessness and any act of violence under his watch. Also, Ibas declared that further attacks on oil installations and other critical national assets by any group would not be tolerated. Ibas who stated this during a state-wide broadcast from Government House, Port Harcourt on Thursday said his acceptance to become the administrator of Rivers State was not born out of personal ambition but a commitment to bring peace, stability and progress to Nigeria as a whole and Rivers State in particular. While…

Janet Ogundepo The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has alerted the general public to the sale of counterfeit Cikatem, Artemether 180mg/Lumefantrine 1080mg. The agency noted that the antimalarial suspension for children was discovered in the Coordinated Wholesale Centre in Kano, Kano State, following a consumer complaint received and investigated by the post-marketing surveillance officers in Kano. In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, and its website, the agency noted that the suspension had the same registration number as that of the tablet, leading to a discrepancy in the products. The oral suspension is indicated for the…

The Asagba of Asaba, Obi Prof Epiphany Azinge, on Thursday night, lauded President Bola Tinubu’s governance, describing him as being on the right track despite the complexities of leading Nigeria. Speaking to newsmen at the State House, Abuja after a courtesy visit to the President, the Monarch acknowledged that while challenges exist, President Tinubu’s administration remains committed to national progress. Prof Azinge, who led the royal delegation from Asaba Kingdom, said “there might be some hiccups, but on the whole, we score him highly in that regard, and we pray for him. READ ALSO: Tinubu meets Asagba of Asagba,…

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has maintained that the team is going to remain strong despite the criticisms and social media attacks they have gotten for their unimpressive performances in recent months, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria are in a precarious situation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers due to their poor start, which saw them pick just three points from their first four games against Benin, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. Due to their inconsistency, the team has always gotten a lot of flack and abuse from fans. In fact, many fans have lost interest in the team. However, they…