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Professor of Fisheries and Aquatic, Environmental Department, University of Uyo and Vice Chairman, Vika Integrated Farms, in Akwa Ibom State, Mandu Essien-Ibok has encouraged everyone, including graduates to embrace agriculture irrespective of their course of study. Prof Ibok gave the admonition during a meeting of at Vika Integrated Farms Uyo. Speaking after conducting guests round the farm which serves as a training ground for farmers, students and other corporate organizations across Nigeria, the Vice Chairman described agriculture as another cash cow that cannot go out of season, adding that with proper training and following of times and season, one can…

Former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. This was contained in a letter dated February 4 and addressed to the Chairman of the Mbagber Council Ward in Logo Local Government Area of the state. The former governor cited the unending internal crisis rocking the opposition party as the reason for his resignation. Although Suswam failed to state the next political party he is aligning with, he has been identified with the coalition of the opposition leaders, who adopted the African Democratic Congress, ADC as platform to contest the next election. “I consider it…

Suspected fighters of Boko Haram’s Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) faction have attacked Woro village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, leaving residents in fear and several properties destroyed. This was disclosed in a post on Wednesday by security analyst and crisis journalist, Bakatsine, via his X handle. The attack reportedly occurred late Tuesday night, when the assailants stormed the rural community, setting multiple homes and food storage facilities ablaze. Woro village is located near Kale, through Borgu Local Government Area of neighbouring Niger State, a region that has recently witnessed increased security concerns.

Singer David Adeleke, aka Davido, has revealed that his priorities have evolved following his marriage to long-term partner, Chioma Adeleke. Speaking in a recent episode of The Long Form podcast, Davido said he now prefers staying at home with his family or FaceTiming with his wife when he’s on trips, to going to club for leisure. “Blowing up at a young age with freedom, power and money, I used to be very reckless. I used to go to the club everyday. “But these days, I don’t even go to the clubs. I was in Nigeria for almost two months and…

Al-Ittihad have confirmed that N’Golo Kante’s contract with the club has been terminated. Kante will now leave the Saudi Pro League side to join Fenerbahce. This comes after FIFA gave its approval for the midfielder to make the switch, following an initial administrative blunder. Kante will now put pen to paper on a deal until 2028 with Fenerbahce. In a terse statement, Al-Ittihad announced Kante’s exit, posting on social media: “The club agrees to sell the remaining period of N’Golo Kanté’s contract.” This brings to an end to the uncertainty that had clouded the player’s future over the last 48…

The Edo State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers during patrol along the Auchi–Igarra Highway in Edo North, authorities said on Wednesday. In a statement by the state command’s Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, on Wednesday, the suspects were identified by a vigilante member as members of a kidnapping syndicate. “The Edo State Police Command has recorded significant successes in the fight against kidnapping through proactive patrols and sustained intelligence-led operations in Igarra and its environs, in line with the crime-fighting strategies of the Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc,” the statement read. According to…

The Rivers State Police Command has busted a kidnapping syndicate, recovering ransom funds and a pump-action gun while fatally wounding two suspects during a gun battle with operatives. In a statement released on Wednesday, Police Public Relations Officer Grace Iringe-Koko said the operation reflects the Command’s zero-tolerance policy on crime and its determination to create a secure environment for all residents to live and thrive. The breakthrough follows the successful arrest of two suspects involved in the kidnapping of a female victim and three others on January 19, 2026, at Elele Waterside, Etche Local Government Area. “This breakthrough is part…

Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc and the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta have held a training programme for community representatives in Edo State ahead of the rollout of a N1.2bn partnership focused on peacebuilding and livelihoods. According to a statement on Tuesday, the training was organised to acquaint committee members with the new implementation framework and operational processes under the partnership, which is aimed at strengthening peace, improving livelihoods, and promoting sustainable development in communities neighbouring Okomu’s operations. In his opening remarks, the Communication Officer of Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc, Mr Fidelis Olise, said the training…

The 2026 winter transfer window, which closed on February 2, was a bittersweet period for Nigerian football. While stars like Ademola Lookman and Terem Moffi secured high-profile moves, OLAMIDE ABE writes on several other Super Eagles players who remained grounded Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United) Nigeria’s number one goalkeeper was widely expected to leave South Africa after yet another round of AFCON heroics. He had strong interest from Simba SC in Tanzania and several lower-tier European clubs looking for an experienced shot-stopper. Despite the constant buzz surrounding his future, he remains at Chippa United, a club currently battling in the lower…

Two leading prediction market platforms, Polymarket and Kalshi, have both turned to giving away groceries amid a fight for dominance in the fast-growing prediction markets space. Kalshi offered a $50 grocery giveaway to over 1,000 people in Manhattan on Tuesday, while competitor Polymarket announced plans to open a free grocery store starting next week.Thousands have already picked up their free Kalshi groceries!We are being told we’ve already inspired other companies to keep up the initiative!2 more hours to get yoursWestside Market | 84 3rd Ave. NYC pic.twitter.com/8R11OGODLu— Kalshi (@Kalshi) February 3, 2026 Kalshi and Polymarket have led the pack in…