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Gunmen kidnap lawyer, two others in Anambra

Gunmen on Sunday abducted three individuals, including a lawyer, in Nkpologwu community, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. The President

Hunger protest: Nigeria needs total overhaul – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima said Nigeria needs a total and complete overhaul after the nationwide hunger protests. He said the country had allowed

Yola residents offer prayers for rain amidst drought

Residents of Yola, the capital of Adamawa State, gathered at the NEPA Central Mosque Eid praying ground to offer special prayers for rain as the area

Stakeholders seek smaller tractors, other agricultural support for women farmers

Stakeholders have called for increased empowerment for women in agriculture to enhance food security in Nigeria. At a one-day summit on ‘Women for Foo

4 drown, 20 rescued as canoe capsizes in Sokoto

Four persons on Sunday drowned as a canoe, ferrying 35 persons, capsized at Dundaye community in Wamakko Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The ca