…region must benefit," he said.Obi also pledged to improve rural infrastructure, link farmers to markets and financing, strengthen manufacturing and agro-processing, and ensure public finances are managed with clear accountability for every naira spent.Security and healthcare commitmentsOn security, Obi said insecurity…

…was discovered inside an uncompleted building in the area on Saturday. He said some farmers heading to their farms discovered the body after perceiving a bad odour from the building. "It was some farmers who were going to the farms that discovered the body following a bad odour from the area. They moved closer and disc…

…and basic necessities. “Young Nigerians face unemployment and diminishing opportunities. Farmers and businesses are struggling to survive, while millions continue to live with insecurity. Our education, healthcare and other essential public services remain under enormous pressure.” 2027 election between oppressed Niger…

…saying, “A road is not just a road. It is an economic corridor. It connects farmers to markets, manufacturers to consumers, workers to opportunities and communities to the wider national economy. If we reduce the time and cost of moving people and goods, we improve productivity and create the conditions for businesses…

…incomes no longer meet their basic needs; business owners struggling to remain open; farmers concerned about security, production and access to markets; young people seeking opportunities to build meaningful lives; and families who want to feel safe in their homes and communities,” he said. Makinde said his manifesto,…

…Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), and agricultural inputs tailored for regional farmers. “This gathering serves to take the message of progress and continuity directly to the grassroots,” Onunkwo noted, highlighting the establishment of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) as a critical vehicle for expand…

…tackle insecurity. According to him, insecurity has become an economic challenge because farmers are unable to access their farms safely, children are prevented from attending school and businesses cannot operate effectively in affected communities. Obi also promised greater investment in education, healthcare and tech…

…businesses produce, expand, and create jobs? Can young people find productive work? Can farmers work safely and get their produce to market?These are the measures that matter” he said. Addressing newsmen at his Onitsha residence to mark the commencement of his campaign, Obi promised that he and his running mate, Dr Rab…

…to the economic engine, intellectual capital and cultural wealth of Ogun State. They are farmers feeding the markets of Lagos and Ogun. They are traders at Seme, Idiroko, Imeko and Ilaro borders, generating huge IGR. They are academics, industrialists and professionals spread across Nigeria and the diaspora. Yet, when…

…and community leaders, civil servants, pensioners, youths, women, artisans, traders, farmers and other residents who supported his administration and voted for continuity. “It is time to heal, unite and continue building a greater Osun,” Adeleke said. He added: “My dear people of Osun State, I am deeply humbled and gra…

…fencing while creating food, environmental and income-generating opportunities for farmers. “The trees are not being planted simply for beautification. They will serve as natural perimeter fencing for our horticulture clusters, while also providing food, restoring the environment and creating another source of income f…

…GettyImagesThe police spokesman, DSP Ahmed Rufai, said the boat was transporting farmers, men, women and children to their rice farms when it went down. "Forty-six corpses have so far been recovered, while 15 persons were rescued alive. The rescue team, comprising local divers, NEMA, SEMA and the Police, is still searc…

…the need for greater adoption of alternative payment channels, particularly among farmers, traders, small businesses and operators in the informal sector. According to him, increased use of digital payment platforms would expand access to financial services, encourage participation in the formal economy and promote inc…

…agencies, traditional institutions and local communities. “As a result, many of our farmers have returned to their farms, agricultural activities have resumed in several previously affected areas, and economic and social life is gradually being restored,” he said. On social protection, Radda said the state was implemen…

…77 passengers, including men, women and children, reportedly capsized while conveying farmers and other passengers to their rice farms. Confirming the incident, the spokesman for the Sokoto State Police Command, DSP Ahmed Rufai, said rescue operations were still ongoing for the remaining 16 passengers. Rufai said the r…

…relief and sustainable economic empowerment. He said the government had supported farmers with subsidised fertiliser and other agricultural inputs, while expanding irrigation through solar and petrol-powered pumps, tube wells and other interventions. “These investments are deliberately designed to strengthen food produ…

…poultry genetics have significantly improved productivity, stressing that researchers, farmers, regulators, investors and government must work together to drive the industry’s growth. He identified precision feed milling, genetics and breeding, broiler production, processing, cold-chain logistics, standard abattoirs an…

…Treatment Plant in Otukpo to expand access to clean water. Buruku Bridge: A lifeline for farmers Perhaps one of the most significant Federal Government projects in the state is the Buruku Bridge across the Katsina-Ala River. The bridge is expected to connect Katsina-Ala with yam-producing communities in Buruku, Katsina…

…by outcomes instead of pronouncements. How many children returned to school? How many farmers gained access to markets? How many retirees received their benefits? How many businesses survived? How many lives became safer? How many public institutions became more competent? These are the questions that give governance m…

…cost of fertiliser, seeds, machinery, diesel, transportation and access to finance for farmers. The ADC also identified insecurity as a major threat to food production, saying farmers would struggle to produce food if they could not safely access their farms, harvest their crops or transport their produce to markets. “…

…not only a public health concern but a serious threat to agricultural activities, as farmers may become increasingly afraid to venture into their farmlands. "The recent d£aths from snakebites in Gamakai have reached an alarming level and demand urgent intervention. Snakebite should not become a de@th sentence simply be…

…the prevailing security challenges in each state, including kidnapping, banditry, farmers-herders clashes, insurgency, separatist agitations, cultism and election-related security threats. “My position is slightly different. I don’t understand when governors just slam or spend N200bn, whatever amount, on security. I be…

…the South-West. He said the party must meaningfully engage artisans, market women, farmers, entrepreneurs, youths, women, labour unions, civil society organisations, community leaders, traditional rulers, business leaders and other stakeholders. “Our engagement approach, more than any time in our recent history, must b…

…shows Chief Raji Adeleke in conversation with Tony Dechant, then President of the U.S. Farmers Union, on December 18, 1967The image resurfaced amid Davido's uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke's, governorship election win, drawing fresh attention to the Adeleke family legacyPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred sourc…

…reach of terrestrial networks.The technology could prove useful for mining companies, farmers, transport operators, health workers and humanitarian organisations operating in remote locations. It could also provide basic communications during disasters, conflicts or temporary disruptions to terrestrial networks.However…