An Agriculturist, Prof. Lateef Sanni, has stressed the need for collaboration among government, non-governmental organisations, international partners and local communities to achieve food security and create a sustainable future for Nigeria. Sanni, also the Executive Director, Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, Ilorin, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on…
Vice President Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party and former President Donald Trump of the Republican Party both held rallies in the key battleground state of North Carolina yesterday, hoping to win the support of undecided voters. At her rally in Charlotte, Harris began by criticising Donald Trump, saying “This is someone who is increasingly…
Oliver Aba, the Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, has called on Nigerians to vote only credible persons, who will address the worsening insecurity and economic hardship in the country. The Prelate who lamented the horrible situations in the country, insisted that only when credible leaders are elected during the February…
Bangladeshis living and working abroad remitted back more than four billion U.S, dollars in the July-August period, central bank data showed. According to the data, remittance, one of the key sources of foreign exchange for the impoverished nation, surged 39 per cent year-on-year to 2.22 billion dollars in August. Remittance was 1.91 billion dollars in…
A New York-licensed pain management doctor has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for his participation in a scheme to obtain fraudulent insurance reimbursements and other compensation from fraudulent trip-and-fall accidents. Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced the sentencing of Sady Ribeiro by U.S. District Judge Sidney…
Rep. Jamie Raskin, of Maryland, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, warned that Trump’s failure to enter into agreements with the Biden administration on a presidential transition could endanger the peaceful transfer of power. WASHINGTON — The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Jamie Raskin, is sounding the alarm over former…
By Dr Juliette Tuakli In order for “Health for All” to become a reality, access to safe, timely, and affordable surgery and ongoing surgical education must become a priority in Africa Access Multimedia Content We celebrate World Health Day on April 7th, 2023, and I thought it is a good time to reflect on what…
UK Security Minister Tom Tugendhat sheds light on the Gaza departure list, explaining the approval for individuals to leave Gaza promptly. The Gaza departure list has emerged as a crucial lifeline for individuals seeking to leave the region as swiftly as possible. In a recent development, UK Security Minister Tom Tugendhat has provided insights into…
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), says it is partnering with the Federal Government to deliver impactful extension services to smallholder farmers in Nigeria. The partnership also seeks to improve livelihoods, productivity, profitability and market access to smallholder farmers in the country. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari stated…
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is meeting with Nigerian leaders, youth, and partners on Wednesday to foster ways of addressing health challenges, spearheading innovation, and boosting nutrition in Africa. The foundation said it is part of their ongoing commitment to Africa’s development. News gathered that Gates will meet with national…
