Agriculture
AYAMELUM, NIGERIA—The Federal Government has handed over the newly rehabilitated Lower Anambra Irrigation Project (LAIP) Water Pumping Station in Ifite-Ogwari to the Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority. Executed under the ATASP-1 initiative, the project involved a complete overhaul of the primary pumping station and the structural lining of 40.1 kilometers of irrigation canals. The restored infrastructure secures year-round water access for over 2,000 hectares of farmland, enabling dry
May 24, 2026
Agriculture
ABUJA, NIGERIA—The government has launched the Harmonized Fertilizer Recommendations for Nigeria – 2026 Edition, the first unified manual in over a decade. Developed by NADF, FISS, FEPSAN, OCP Group, and IFDC, it offers scientifically validated, region-specific guidelines tailored to diverse soil types. By equipping extension workers and smallholders with precise application frameworks, the initiative aims to eliminate input waste, lower production costs, and boost national grain yields ahead of
May 24, 2026
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Three worshippers were killed and 15 abducted after armed men attacked a night vigil in Kwara State, with police launching a tactical rescue operation to track down the assailants.
May 24, 2026
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The NCAA has ordered 11 Nigerian airlines to be denied services over unpaid statutory charges, in a move aimed at enforcing compliance with aviation financial regulations.
May 24, 2026
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NDLEA has arrested a 63-year-old Chinese woman at Lagos airport for allegedly smuggling 31kg of synthetic cannabis into Nigeria during a nationwide anti-drug crackdown.
May 24, 2026
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested Nigerian national Etinosa Osahon in Los Angeles over alleged fraud, stolen mail and identity theft offences, with deportation proceedings now underway.
May 24, 2026
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Russia launched a massive missile and drone assault on Ukraine, killing four people in Kyiv and surrounding areas as tensions escalated following recent Ukrainian strikes in Russian-occupied territory.
May 24, 2026
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The Ondo State Police Command has denied reports of a traditional curfew in Akure, warning residents against spreading fake news capable of causing fear and public tension.
May 24, 2026
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A young man arrested in Ogun State for allegedly staging a fake bandits attack video has confessed that he created the content solely to gain TikTok followers and social media attention.
May 24, 2026
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Troops of Operation HADIN KAI killed suspected terrorists, arrested collaborators, and recorded fresh surrenders during intensified operations across Borno and Yobe states between May 15 and 21, 2026.
May 24, 2026
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SERAP has asked the Federal Government to reveal all local contractors involved in the $460m Abuja CCTV project, citing missing records, unaccounted equipment, and concerns over transparency and accountability.
May 24, 2026
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Troops of Operation HADIN KAI rescued 92 abducted civilians in Borno after engaging fleeing Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, recovering eight vehicles and destroying three improvised explosive devices planted along the route.
May 24, 2026
