The Seyi Tinubu Operation Back to Agriculture Initiative (SOBAI) has trained 837 students at its Kubwa centre in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of its youth empowerment and food security drive. The training and induction ceremony held recently in Abuja marked another milestone for the group using agriculture to tackle unemployment and promote self-reliance. Its National Coordinator, Mr Emmanuel Bidi said 1,121 students registered for the Abuja programme, with 837 completing the training, adding that they are awaiting empowerment support to start their own agricultural enterprises. He explained that the vision goes beyond training, with the aim…
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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned a viral video in which a young man was seen leading a group of boys in chants calling for AK-47 rifles to attack Christians in Enugu and Jos during Sunday worship. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh in a statement issued Tuesday described the threats as chilling and unacceptable, saying no Nigerian should fear for their life because of their faith. He expressed alarm over the involvement of children and young persons in the chants threatening to kill worshippers, warning that it raises serious concerns about exposure to hatred. Okoh added: “No…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that alleged AI-generated photographs found in the Preliminary Register of Voters are part of questionable records already flagged during the physical display exercise and are under review. INEC National Commissional and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Mohammed Haruna in a statement issued Tuesday said the Commission had noted public concerns circulating on social media about suspected AI-generated photos in the register published online. He explained that the register published online on October 26, 2026 was the same preliminary register that was physically displayed at Registration Areas nationwide from October…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the dispatched of a total of 19,560 pairs of motor vehicle number plates to the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in October 2026. It also reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to ensuring the availability of number plates for vehicle registration and identification. Records of dispatch show that 15,205 pairs were delivered on 8 October 2026, comprising 15,169 pairs of private vehicle number plates, 32 pairs of private fancy plates, and four pairs of out-of-series plates. A statement issued on Tuesday by the Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it has published the Preliminary Register of Voters for the 2027 general election on its online platform, in addition to the physical display already conducted nationwide. The Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna in a statement issued Monday said the physical display was conducted at Registration Areas across the country from October 9 to 15, 2026, in line with Section 19 of the Electoral Act, 2026. The exercise, he said, provided registered voters the opportunity to inspect their particulars and submit claims and objections as prescribed by law.…
The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a 15-year-old kidnap victim, Sumaila Muhammadu, and neutralised a suspected kidnapper during a gun battle along the Awe-Iwo Road axis. The Command said the operation followed credible intelligence received on October 22, 2026, at about 5 p.m., that kidnappers who abducted a boy from Onidundun area of Akinyele Local Government Area on October 18 were demanding ransom. Commissioner of Police, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, directed operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Section (AKS) in collaboration with the Oyo Zone Vigilante Group of Nigeria to move against the suspects. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed 15 terrorists in a precision airstrike in the Pulka general area of Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State. The Joint Task Force said the strike was conducted at about 11:50 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026, following credible intelligence on terrorist movements north-west of Pulka. The Acting Military Information Officer, Capt. Mohammed Goni in a statement issued Saturday said the air interdiction was immediately followed by ground exploitation to secure the area and consolidate operational gains. The military said the operation highlights the effectiveness of its intelligence-driven and coordinated approach in degrading…
Kaduna–Kan Rail Project, Reaches 90% Completion, Adebiyi The Kaduna–Zaria–Kano standard gauge railway project has reached approximately 90 per cent completion, with the federal government expressing optimism that the remaining works will soon be concluded to enable seamless train services along the corridor. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Funso Adebiyi disclosed this aboard a train ride from Jaji to Kano during an inspection tour of the project sites. Adebiyi who expressed great satisfaction with the quality of work done described the rail alignment, embankment protection, drainage, stone-pitching and soil stabilisation works as excellent. He noted that construction had largely…
Nollywood actor, Francis Duru, has died at the age of 57 following a brief illness. Duru’s death comes months after he dismissed reports that he was battling a life-threatening illness. TheHintsNews reports that in June, concern spread among fans and colleagues after a video showing the actor looking frail circulated on social media. Responding to the reports, Duru shared a video on Instagram in which he described the footage as “fabricated and malicious” However, his family announced his death on his official Instagram page in the early hours of Friday, expressing appreciation to fans and well-wishers for their support.…
When we discuss access to contraception in Nigeria, the conversation often centres on availability: whether health facilities stock contraceptives, whether family-planning programmes reach communities, and whether people can afford the services they need. These questions matter. But they do not tell the whole story. A contraceptive method may be available in a clinic, yet the person who needs it may lack reliable information, fear being judged for asking about it, or leave without understanding the options available. If Nigeria is serious about improving contraceptive access, we must begin measuring more than supply. We must also ask whether people can…