The Federal Government has said that there is more than enough uncultivated land for Nigerians to go into farming. It also revealed that the country has about 50 million hectares of uncultivated arable lands. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi, made this known in Abuja on Monday while speaking to journalists covering the Senate. He explained that out of the eight-point agenda of President Bola Tinubu-led administration, food security is the most critical because of the multifaceted benefits that could be realised from the policy. The government is also determined to get a substantial part of the uncultivated hectares of land in the country cultivated.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Adepoju Wura-Ola as substantive Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service. The statement partly read, “President Tinubu approved the appointment of Adepoju Wura-Ola as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service. “As an NIS officer, CGI Wura-Olu attended some training, including the Immigration Training School in Kano, the Immigration Command and Staff College in Sokoto, the National Institute for Security Studies in Lower Usman Dam, Bwari, Abuja, and Emotional Intelligence and Transformation Leadership. She is happily married with children.”He also said the president approved the appointment of six Deputy Comptrollers-General for the service. “Similarly, Mr President has also approved the appointment of six DCGs of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) with effect from January 1, 2023.

The Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has described as shocking the Army bombing of Tudun Biri villagers in Igabi Local Government Area while celebrating Maulud on Sunday. PUNCH Online reports that the Nigerian Army claimed responsibility for the attack. The governor said he had ordered a thorough investigation into the bombing to forestall future occurrences. A statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mohammed Lawal-Shehu, quoted him as saying, “I have ordered immediate investigations into the tragic incident. “I have also directed the immediate evacuation of the injured to the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital for emergency medical attention.

At least 11 hikers have been found dead after a volcano erupted in western Indonesia. “There are 26 people who have not been evacuated, we have found 14 of them, three were found alive and 11 were found dead,” said Abdul Malik, head of Padang Search and Rescue Agency, speaking a day after the eruption. He said there were a total of 75 hikers on the mountain from Saturday who rescue workers were trying to account for. Rescue teams were working through the night to help bring mountaineers down to safety, West Sumatra’s natural resources conservation agency said. Related News Governorship Election Live UpdatesRudy Rinaldi, head of the West Sumatra Disaster Mitigation Agency told AFP some of the rescued hikers were receiving medical treatment.

It’s the festive season and excitement is in the air! Here’s how to keep your family safe and healthy throughout the festive period. Don’t forget that December is the dry season where fire accidents and its wild spread is always on the high. Ensure you obey all traffic rules while driving. Remember that disobeying traffic rules puts your life and the lives of other road users at serious risk.

Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco was ejected late in Sunday night’s 27-19 loss to the Packers. On a play that initially was ruled a fumble, Pacheco got into it with Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon after the action started moving down the field and eventually Pacheco threw a punch. Pacheco had just his second 100-yard game of the season before he was disqualified. He finished with 110 yards on 18 carries with a 1-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Pacheco also caught three passes for 13 yards.

A final year student of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Joseph Agabaidu, has been stabbed to death by some assailants while trying to steal his mobile phone. He is said to be the eldest among four children of his family who school at ATBU, Bauchi. Another student said, “Students are getting set for a peaceful protest this morning. “There will be a massive protest by ATBU students for the failure of the government and school management to provide a good security atmosphere for students off-campus. “You are advised to come out in numbers, 7 am prompt at Yelwa gate to protest against misplaced priorities.

The Director General of the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Professor Abdullahi Mustapha, has said that using biofortification in plant breeding can fight the scourge of malnutrition and also increase the incomes of smallholder farmers. Micronutrient-dense maize integrated into regular diets will help counter reoccurring vitamin A deficiencies and protein deficiencies affecting children and mothers while raising farmers’ income. “Overall, mainstreaming such improved varieties across Nigeria’s diverse agroecologies can profoundly impact malnutrition if policies also enable farmers’ adoption and consumption,” he said. The NABDA boss, however, said the generation of micronutrient-dense crops through the use of biotechnology is more cost-effective, sustainable, and realistic. He said the conference will facilitate connections and collaborations among attendees for research projects, resource sharing, and addressing industry challenges.

A retired fighter who knows what it takes to become a three-time world champion doubts whether Anthony Joshua has the ability to repeat his feat. Should two-time world champion Joshua come through that test, many are hoping that all roads will then lead to a fight with Deontay Wilder in 2024. One man who has already secured his legacy by becoming a three-weight world champion is James Toney, who held multiple world championships including the middleweight, super middleweight and cruiserweight titles. Speaking to ESNEWS, Toney was asked who would win should Joshua and Wilder come to blows. Should he and Wilder win this month in Riyadh, the a match-up with the hard-hitting American will be the ultimate test of ‘AJ’s fortitude.

Stakeholders in the built environment have said the demolition of buildings should be a last resort by the government. If the government earmarked a land area as an industrial or commercial district, it would be unprogressive to advise the government to change the plan to residential. “Sustainability and a circular economy should be the guiding principles of government. A circular economy means that the materials used must be recyclable or that all materials in the system are not wasted and nature can be regenerated. The small amount needed to secure this phase cannot be compared at any level with the eventual cost of construction.

Isiah Pacheco ejected late for throwing a punchChiefs RB Isiah Pacheco gets into it with Packers CB Keisean Nixon and Pacheco throws a punch, leading to him getting ejected.

Samsung Galaxy A55 could be inching towards its launch as its specifications and renders have surfaced online. The renders suggest that the Galaxy A55 will have a hole punch cutout on the display. The Galaxy A55 will debut as a successor to the Galaxy A54 5G, which was launched in India in March this year. Tipster Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) in collaboration with MySmartPrice shared the alleged renders and specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A55. Samsung Galaxy A55Photo Credit: MySmartPrice/ @OnLeaksAs per the leak, the Galaxy A55 will have a 6.5-inch flat display with full HD+ resolution and up to 120Hz screen refresh rate.

No fewer than 47 people were killed and 85 others injured in landslides caused by flooding in northern Tanzania, a local official announced Sunday, with warnings the toll would rise. “Up to this evening, the death toll reached 47 and 85 injured,” the regional commissioner in the Manyara area of northern Tanzania, Queen Sendiga, told local media. El Nino is a naturally occurring weather pattern that originates in the Pacific Ocean and drives increased heat worldwide, bringing drought to some areas and heavy rains elsewhere. Scientists expect the worst effects of the current El Nino to be felt at the end of 2023 and into next year. Between October 1997 and January 1998, massive flooding exacerbated by heavy El Nino rains caused more than 6,000 deaths in five countries in the region.

Material possessions are glorified while moral values are vilified and less talked about. There is no doubt that moral values form the foundation for a healthy household and in turn a sane society. The erosion of family values is a pressing issue that demands urgent attention and action as the bulk does not stop at the table of government alone. The onus therefore lies on every family to be responsible for its members by preserving and enhancing good moral values. There must be a collective effort from individuals, community leaders, religious organizations and policymakers as they prioritize family values.

While carrying out her duty one night, Joy, 19, overheard the discussions of four young girls that visited the club about how coded runs secretly yield money for young girls without anyone mistaking their activities for prostitution. Discrimination continuesAccording to data from the World Health Organisation, sex workers face an increased burden of sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne infections. In 2019, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS estimated a mean HIV prevalence of 36 per cent among sex workers. The global health organisation lamented that sex workers face high levels of stigma and criminalization almost everywhere. “We are seeing a growing problem of drug-resistant HIV in Nigeria, and this is likely being fueled in part by the increasing practice of unprotected sex with commercial sex workers.”