Ike-Muoso Expresses RMRDC’s Determination to Make Nigeria a Producing Nation. The Director General/CEO of the Raw Material Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muoso, has expressed his determination to refocus the council to making Nigeria a producing nation. On Tuesday during a press conference in Abuja to mark his 100 days in office, Ike-Muoso said he is going to …

Kamala Harris gains ground as Trump’s desperate strategies threaten American democracy   Kamala Harris is riding high in the polls, while Donald Trump is having a mental meltdown, and the worst is yet to come. “If you don’t have a seat at the dinner table, you are probably on the menu” is always Donald Trump’s presumption, with his snake oil …

Ondo 2024: Women in Owo, Akoko Southeast, and Akoko South West LGAs Rally Support for Aiyedatiwa … As O’Datiwa Women Initiatives Team Visits Council Areas Women in the three council areas of Owo, Akoko Southeast, and Akoko South West LGAs have recently united to express their support for Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa during the visit of the O’Datiwa Women Initiatives’ …

Nigeria’s Climate Crisis: A nation’s reluctance amid global urgency As the global community rallies against climate change, Nigeria stands out as a troubling exception. Despite growing evidence of environmental degradation and the severe consequences of inaction, the country’s response has been marked by a worrying hesitancy from both the government and the public. Climate change is not a future threat; …

Encouraging Farmers to Embrace a Saving Culture   Farmers need to actively promote and cultivate a saving culture, which is crucial for supporting land cultivation, acquiring essential farming equipment, and purchasing necessary inputs. Transporting agricultural products from farm gates to markets is another key area where savings play a vital role, especially in ensuring funds are available during off-seasons or …

Mother of late president Yar’adua, Hajia Dada is dead Hajiya Dada, the mother of Nigeria’s late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, has passed away. She died Monday evening at the Federal medical center Katsina after a brief illness, Hajiya Dada was a figure of historical significance in Nigeria, known as the only woman in the nations history to have given birth …

*The Irony of Nigeria’s Rush for Progress: A Call for Reflection* According to the National Policy on Education (2013), the minimum age for entry into Junior Secondary School (JSS 1) is 12 years, and students must have completed Primary School and obtained a Primary School Leaving Certificate. For entry into Senior Secondary School (SSS1), the minimum age is 15 years, …

Kamala Versus Trump is Team Normal Versus Team Weird as correctly described by Coach Tim Walz. Kamala and Tim Walz are conducting themselves and doing things we normally see in civilized Campaigns in democratic countries of the world where respect for the Rule of Law is not just a slogan but the real deal. Donald Trump who has never agreed …

Neptune Prime’s Gimba commissions Memorial School, inspects Cancer Clinic in Yobe To honour the past and secure the future, Dr. Hassan Gimba, Publisher and CEO of Neptune Prime Newspapers, took centre stage in Potiskum, Yobe State, on Saturday, 31st August 2024. The event marked the commissioning of the Hafsatu Gimba Ahmed Memorial School, a tribute to his late mother, located …

Defence Ministry Directs Relocation of Military Chiefs to Sokoto to Combat Banditry and Terrorism The Minister of State for Defence, H.E. Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, MON, has expressed his sadness over the activities of terrorists and bandits terrorizing Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, and Kebbi States and its environs. To address this, Dr. Matawalle has directed the Chief of Defence Staff and …