Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to investing in vital infrastructures and equipment in the livestock sector for the betterment of the citizenry. AbdulRazaq disclosed this at the opening of the 3rd batch training workshop for additional 100 extension agents and farmers on small ruminant production, and crop residue processing for improved utilisation by ruminants, and the official flag-off of the distribution of crop residue crushers and pelleting machines to livestock farmers. The event, organised by the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project Coordination Office, was packaged by Synergy Impact Consultant Limited, and Centre for Dryland…
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English actor, Idris Elba, is set to portray Okonkwo, the protagonist in Chinua Achebe’s classic novel, Things Fall Apart, in a new TV series adaptation by American entertainment company, A24. Elba, who will also produce the series, is best known for his roles in Thor, The Suicide Squad, Pacific Rim, and Beasts of No Nation. The revered actor has earned acclaim for his work in popular TV series like The Wire and Luther. He also portrayed Nelson Mandela in the 2013 biographical film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. Variety exclusively reported the development on Thursday, noting that while no writer…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has stated that governments and donors have committed around one billion dollars to tackle Africa’s ongoing mpox outbreak, with the United States pledging five million dollars. The Director-General, Africa CDC, Dr Jean Kaseya, who said this during a media briefing on Friday, highlighted the critical need for improved monitoring and knowledge about the virus’s transmission. Kaseya said that the continent’s response faces significant hurdles due to poor surveillance, insufficient testing, and limited contact tracing. He said that less than four per cent of contacts were being traced, complicating efforts to curb the…
In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of life, affecting both our mental and physical well-being. From work demands to personal responsibilities, managing stress effectively is crucial to maintaining a healthy balance. While stress is a natural response to challenges, prolonged exposure can take a toll on our health if not properly addressed. Healthline, Better Up, and several other health-related websites stated that the good news is that there are practical, simple techniques to help you regain control and restore calm. “Unmanaged stress can have serious consequences for both your physical and mental health. When stress becomes…
Prison experts have clarified why controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, was separated from other inmates at the correctional centre while denying claims of a VIP section. Speaking on Arise TV’s The Morning Show on Friday, the Director General of the Prison Rehabilitation Mission, Bishop Kayode Williams, explained the accommodations provided for inmates based on different categories. He said, “There are accommodations for condemned prisoners, those sentenced to death, who must not mingle with other inmates. The second accommodation is convicted inmates, who are the owners of the prison.” Addressing Bobrisky’s situation, Williams added, “The accommodation that is…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolence to the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, on the death of his wife, Patience Eno. Patience’s death was disclosed by the state Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, in a statement issued early Friday. According to the commissioner, the First Lady died at a hospital on September 26, 2024, surrounded by family members. The president’s message was in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, at the State House, Abuja. The statement noted that on behalf of the Federal Government, the president commiserates with the Eno family,…
The Christian Association of Nigeria has congratulated the Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, commonly called Winners’ Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, on his 70th birthday anniversary. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a statement on Friday in Abuja, described Oyedepo as a legend of faith and a transformative leader, saying his impact is beyond the Christian community. Okoh said that Oyedepo’s ministry, Living Faith Church Worldwide, had impacted millions of people, promoting spiritual growth and social upliftment. The CAN president added that, in a time of socio-economic challenges, Oyedepo’s teachings on resilience and unity provided hope to the nation.…
A Moscow court on Friday began hearing the case of a 72-year-old American man accused of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, Russian news agencies reported. “Moscow City Court began hearing the criminal case of 72-year-old American… over participating as a mercenary in the armed conflict on the side of Ukraine,” RIA Novosti news agency said. It identified the man as Stefan Hubbard but said his name could be spelled differently, with posts on social media suggesting the name could be Stephen Hubbard. “We are aware of the reports of the arrest of an American citizen. Due to privacy restrictions…
The phone line of the Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, has been hacked, according to a disclaimer issued on his official X account on Thursday. In the post, Mamman warned the public to avoid communicating through the affected number. “My phone line has been compromised. Please refrain from calling the number and ignore any messages requesting assistance until the issue is resolved. “Thank you for your understanding,” he wrote on X.com. The Ministry of Education has also confirmed the breach. In a statement issued Friday by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the ministry disclosed that…
The election observers accredited by the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission for the Saturday, September 28, 2024 local government elections, have expressed commitment in collaboration with security agencies, to check proliferation of small arms and light weapons before, during and after the exercise. The Coordinator of the group, Chris Azor, while addressing journalists at a stakeholders’ engagement in Awka, on Friday, said that his team would collaborate with security agencies and other patriotic citizens to ensure that the election was credible, violence-free and peaceful. Azor listed the strategies as pre-election environment monitoring, paying attention to potential hotspots and areas prone…