Thousands of farmers across five local government areas in Enugu State have received fertilisers, certified seeds, herbicides and cassava stems under the IFAD-VCDP programme, a move aimed at increasing agricultural productivity, improving yields and strengthening food security during the wet farming season.
The Federal Government has been urged to implement new fiscal measures carefully to protect farmers, sustain local production, and strengthen Nigeria’s long-term food security.
A housewife in Nasarawa State, Zinatu Rabiu, has approached an Upper Area Court in Mararaba seeking divorce, accusing her husband of repeatedly alleging infidelity and physically assaulting her.
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has dismissed allegations blaming President Bola Tinubu and the Presidency for the court judgment affecting Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 ADC presidential ambition, urging Nigerians to respect judicial processes and avoid politically motivated accusations.
Rauf Aregbesola has appealed the Federal High Court judgment nullifying the David Mark-led ADC leadership, asking the Court of Appeal to overturn the decision and seeking a stay of execution pending the determination of his appeal.
Police operatives in Kaduna State have foiled a cattle rustling attack in Igabi Local Government Area, recovering 39 stolen cows after a gun battle with suspected rustlers.