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BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja The Minister of State for Works, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Bello Goronyo has stated that Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway would redefine Nigeria’s socio-economic landscape, just as he pleaded with benefitting communities to support the project.  He disclosed this during an inspection tour of the Sokoto section of the project, a flagship initiative of the Federal Government under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  The inspection covered strategic communities including Silame, Katame, Gade, and Binji in Sokoto State, where massive construction activities are currently ongoing. The visit also provided the minister with firsthand insight into the pace, quality, and challenges of the project. Goronyo pointed out that the 1,068-kilometer Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway is not just a road project but a transformational national infrastructure, expressing satisfaction with the progress of work recorded so far. He commended the contractor, Hitech ...

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Minister of Works, Engr, Nweze David Umahi, Minister of State Works, Bello Mohammad Goronyo and  top management staff of the Federal Ministry of Works at the inspection of Abuja-Kaduna-Kano (Zuba-Diko Junction) recently The Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi has disclosed that the Federal Government is committed to providing durable infrastructure for Nigerians that would stand the test of time.  He stated this at the inspection of Sections One and Two of the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano road projects.  While thanking President Bola Tinubu for his unwavering support and commitment to the project, he promised that the project would be delivered on time for the benefit of Nigerians.  Umahi said: "We are constructing roads that will last for 100 years — roads designed with modern engineering standards, durability, and sustainability in mind. These projects are for the future of our children and the prosperity of our nation." Minister of State for...

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja   Comrade Ndamadu Sule  In what turned out as a first historic milestone, the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike has facilitated free eye surgery for former Council Chairman, Comrade Ndamadu Sule.  The surgery took place at the renowned Nizamiye Hospital in Abuja on August 28, 2025, an impact that ended years of visual impairment for the veteran journalist, thereby improving his quality of life. Expressing deep gratitude, Comrade Sule lauded the Grace Ike-led executive, describing the gesture as an act of compassion and true leadership. “By December 22, it will be seven years since my struggle began. I thank them for spending resources to help me. I remain deeply grateful to the NUJ-FCT Council for their support,” Sule stated. Overwhelmed with joy, Sule offered prayers for continued blessings on  Ike and her executive team, calling on all journalists to support her leadership. "She called me...

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja In a fresh move to curtail rising air pollution across the country, the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has engaged in series of talks with recyclers in Ogijo community.  Ogijo, a community in Ogun State has been at the centre of mind-blowing environmental pollution given the activities of deviant recyclers. To this end, the DG of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor threatened to revoke the operational licenses of recycling facilities that refused to comply with agreed protocol for remediation of Ogijo community.  Barikor issued the warning on Monday during a meeting with recyclers, whose facilities were sealed in a recent clampdown on recalcitrant facilities in the South West Zone.  News Rider reports that nine facilities operating in the battery recycling sector in Ogijo were sealed for causing environmental pollution in the community through poor slag management, manual battery breaking, uncontro...

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja As Nigeria joined the global community for #DrawTheLine Day of Global Climate Action Campaign, the  Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) alongside Oxfam have demanded an end to climate injustice and poverty taunting livelihoods especially in vulnerable communities.  Speaking on behalf of the Conveners, the Executive Director of GIFSEP, Dr. Michael Terungwa David said the essence of the campaign was to draw the line against the use of public funds to support destructive industries that fuel floods, fires, heatwaves, hunger, and poverty.  Instead, he requested that public money should be invested in building a safer, fairer, and more sustainable future for all Nigerians. News Rider reports that September was set aside annually for the  #DrawTheLine Day of Global Climate Action Campaign against climate injustice, poverty, environmental destruction, and the silent genocide facing vulnerable communities...

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja The debilitating impact of climate change on food security continues to deepen despite programmes and policies mapped out by African leaders to curtail the pitfall.  With the escalating climate hazards across different sectors of the economy, experts have championed plans targetted at eliminating Africa's climate risks.  These dominated discuss at the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Media Workshop on Climate Adaptation, facilitated by Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) in Abuja.  GIFSEF is a non-profit organisation founded on the ideals of environmental education, climate change adaptation and mitigation, renewable energy and sustainable development. The Executive Director of GIFSEP, Dr. Michael Terungwa David lamented that up to nine percent of Africa's national budgets were diverted to unplanned climate response, that often resulted to emergency spending pressure.  More Investments David ...

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Participants at the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Media Workshop on Climate Adaptation in Abuja recently   The debilitating impact of climate change on food security continues to deepen despite plans by African leaders to curtail the pitfall.  Given the shaky crisis, experts have doubled down on measures expected to mitigate climate change so as to guarantee food sovereignty in the continent.  These dominated discuss at the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Media Workshop on Climate Adaptation, facilitated by Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) in Abuja.  GIFSEF is a non-profit organisation founded on the ideals of environmental education, climate change adaptation and mitigation, renewable energy and sustainable development. The Executive Director of GIFSEP, Dr. Michael Terungwa David lamented that up to nine percent of Africa's national budgets were diverted to unplanned climat...