FG Approves New Indigenous Meat-Type Chicken ‘MoorBeta’ The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has approved the release of MoorBeta, an improved indigenous meat-type chicken developed to support poultry production and food security in Nigeria. The new breed was approved for release and registration by the National Crop Varieties and Livestock Breeds Registration and Release Committee (NVRC) on March 26, 2026, at the National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB), Ibadan, Oyo State. MoorBeta was developed by the Poultry Research Team of the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Obafemi Awolowo University, Moor Plantation, Ibadan, after more than a…
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Nigeria and Sierra Leone have formalised a critical action to improve aviation safety as the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and the Sierra Leone Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau (SL-AAIB). This followed a signed by the two countries bilateral agreement to strengthen aircraft accident investigations and the sharing of critical safety information. The agreement was signed on Tuesday at the NSIB headquarters in Abuja and witnessed by members of the management teams of both institutions. At the core of the MoU is a structured framework for collaboration, enabling both organisations to conduct joint investigations, exchange expertise, and support…
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested a suspected gang member and recovered two AK-47 rifles, magazines, and ammunition after foiling an abduction attempt in Port Harcourt. Police Public Relations officer, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko in a statement issued Tuesday said the operation followed a distress call received in the early hours of March 20. A resident of the area, Fadi Nasser, 35 reported that a group of armed men invaded his residence along Orogbum Crescent, Woji Road, in the Government Reserved Area (GRA) of the state capital. According to police sources, the attackers attempted to abduct the…
The Transparency and Accountability Network (TAN) has expressed deep concern over the reported payment of N14 million for activities related to the 2024 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Civil Service Week, which were allegedly not executed under the leadership of the former Head of Service, Dr. Samuel Atang. In a statement issued on Tuesday, TAN described the development as a serious breach of public trust and a troubling indication of lapses in financial accountability within the FCT civil service system. It noted that public funds must be managed with the highest level of transparency, especially in a time when citizens…
Community leaders in Umuduruokoro Kindred have firmly dismissed allegations of any land dispute involving Chief Felix Ihenachor, describing such claims as false, misleading, and capable of inciting unnecessary tension within the community. In a statement issued Monday by the Chairman, Umuduruokoro Kindred Mr. Nzoputa Osuji and Secretary, Mr. Amobi Ihenachor, the leadership of the kindred emphasised that Ihenachor remained a man of impeccable character, widely respected for his integrity, fairness, and longstanding contributions to peace and development in the area. The leaders noted that any attempt to associate his name with controversy over land matters is both unfounded and…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, says he would not step down for the former Governor of Kano state, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso or the Presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi. TheHintsNews reports that Kwankwaso defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) on Sunday. Following his defection, it was reported in some sections of the media that Atiku had decided to step aside to pave the way for the Kwankwaso-Obi ticket to challenge President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election. However, Atiku,…
Are you among millions of Nigerians watching the ongoing APC National Convention in Abuja kilometres away, on television? Then count yourself very lucky. Thousands of others currently participating in the event, have catalogues of unending tails of lamentations to treasure as lifelong experiences. For them, the convention will go down in their memories as tears and sorrow. While the ordeals of some started along the adjoining roads leading to Eagle Square while for many others their torment started at the various stages of the entrances. It was the type of narrow entrance gate the Bible described as being easier…
A group, The Renewed Hope Network (TRN) has urged Nigerians not to listen to lies, propaganda and deliberate distortions against the person of President Bola Tinubu or his government peddled by opposition leaders in the country ahead of the 2027 elections. The group, which is supported by Senator Abdulaziz Yari, maintained that the President has demonstrated capacity, commitment and willingness to lead Nigeria to the promised land through his policies, programmes and visible achievements. Addressing journalists at a solidarity rally during the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Leader of the technical committee of the group,…
Ahead of the 2027 general election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) female deputy governors have called on the leadership of the party to take deliberate steps to support the emergence of at least one female Governor in each geopolitical zone. The Deputy Governors led by Ogun state Deputy Governor, Mrs. Noimot Salako-Oyedele made the demand on Friday in Abuja during their meeting with the National Chairman of the party, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda. Also, at the meeting included the Deputy Governor of Akwa-Ibom State, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, her Imo State counterpart, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, the Deputy Governor of Plateau, Ms.…
The Chairman of Progressives Governors Forum and the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma has said that under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, the direction is clearer, while the reform logic is stronger. He added that the prospects for long-term growth and development are brighter. The governor made this known on Friday in Abuja during the 8th National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Uzodinma emphasised that what leadership requires is not merely the ability to manage the present, but the wisdom to prepare the future, saying in this regard, Tinubu has shown statesmanship. He noted:…