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Kano, Kogi, Kaduna, Borno and Bayelsa have been ranked top performing states in terms of a good environment for entrepreneurship to thrive

From EMEKA OKONKWO in Abuja, Nigeria Nigeria Bureau ABUJA, (CAJ News) - ABOUT 26,5 million people in Nigeria are forecast to grapple with high levels of food insecurity in 2024. Moreover, approximately 9 million children are at risk of suffering from acute malnutrition or wasting. Of these, an alarming 2,6 million children could face severe

26.5 million Nigerians projected to be food insecure in 2024

In 2024, Nigeria is expected to see about 26.5 million people grappling with high levels of food insecurity, as disclosed by the Government of Nigeria and its

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, and other partners presented a report on Friday, which estimated that 26.5million people in 26 states, as well as Abuja, may suffer from acute food and nutrition insecurity for a number of reasons. The report, titled: “Nigeria Cadre…

A Captain in the Nigerian Army identified as Alphonsus Alexander Kalthy Bazza, has reportedly committed suicide in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. A relation of the deceased soldier told SaharaReporters on Sunday that the lifeless body of Captain Bazza, who recently became a father, was found hanging from a tree in a bush on Saturday night. The family source described his death as ‘mysterious and suspicious,’ adding that the cause of death had not been ascertained as he left no suicide not...

There is an increase in the number of homeless children living in places like bridges, main roads, and shops in Kano State at night. This has become worrisome to residents as many expressed fears of likely security threat. Daily Trust Saturday takes a look at the situation.   Residents within Kano metropolis have raised alarm…

Dozens of fighters from Boko Haram, the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) and the Jam’at Ahl As-Sunnah Lid-Da’wah Wa’l-Jihd, were killed during a clash amongst the terrorist groups in Nigeria’s Borno State. It was gathered that the clash took place at Duji village in Mobbar in Damasak Local Government of the State, five kilometres away from Diffa region in Niger Republic.

EVEN by their lawless standards, Boko Haram terrorists’ execution of 40 people at Gurokayeya village of Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State last

DHQ says the troops also apprehended 25 perpetrators of oil theft, rescued 91 kidnapped hostages and recovered 129 assorted weapons.