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Rising Insecurity: Sule Opts for Technological Warfare 

Rising Insecurity: Sule Opts for Technological Warfare 

Igbawase Ukumba in Lafia 

The Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, as reiterated his commitment to supporting security agencies with technological gadgets to enhance surveillance and intelligence gathering towards tackling the rising insecurity in the state.

The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the governor on Public Affairs, Peter Ahemba, stated this at a bimonthly press conference yesterday in Lafia.

According to the governor’s aide, the state government has already engaged a reputable security firm, and discussions have reached advanced levels on the gadgets required and the quantity needed to complement the current efforts of the security agencies.

He explained that the state was considering acquiring Closed Circuit Televisions (CCTVs), drones, among others, as part of measures to tackle the rising kidnapping and other insecurity in all parts of the state. 

Given the growing concern of insecurity around the Lafia flyover and underpass, Ahemba said that the government had deployed Nasarawa Youths Empowerment Agency (NAYEA) personnel to man the area.

He reinstated the call on politicians to desist from premature campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The SSA said that the governor was concentrating on delivering on his four-year mandate and had not declared an intention to contest any election in 2027 despite calls by different groups from Nasarawa North Senatorial District. 

He further said that the state government, through the Universal Basic Education Board, had revoked the nine contracts for the construction of schools for carrying out shoddy work.

He further said that the government had procured 16, 000 plastic and wooden chairs to be distributed to primary schools across the state to ensure that the students have comfort to learn. 

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Igbawase Ukumba in Lafia  The Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, as reiterated his commitment to supporting security agencies with technological gadgets to enhance surveillance and intelligence gathering towards tackling the rising insecurity
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Food Security: Groups Train Farmers on Organic Farming, Agroecology in Kano

Food Security: Groups Train Farmers on Organic Farming, Agroecology in Kano

Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano

In a bid to boost food security in Kano State, hundreds of farmers have been trained on organic farming and agroecology, as well as the threats posed by inorganic pesticides to human health, biodiversity, and food sovereignty.

The training, held at Jeji Restoration project site, one of Surge Africa’s flagship restoration projects, in Gabasawa LGA to deepen farmers’ knowledge of organic farming, discussed the growing threat of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and inorganic pesticides to health.

The two-day training included a practical demonstration of how to apply organic fertilisers and pesticides using local materials, such as cow dung, bananas, and cowpea.

Speaking at the event, Director of Surge Africa, Nasreen Al-Amin, described the usage of genetically modified organisms GMOs, by some farmers and synthetic pesticides as a false solution to the food and climate crises.

He said, “What Kano needs is investment in agroecology, which empowers farmers, protects biodiversity, and ensures safe, healthy food for its people.”

“Agrochemicals are causing severe health issues for farmers, including respiratory illness, kidney disease, and cancer, with 75 per cent of Nigerian women farmers affected by pesticide exposure,” he stated.

At the close of the engagement, expert farmers and civil society groups jointly submitted a petition to the Kano State Government calling for a ban on GMOs to safeguard indigenous seeds,

The organisers, including the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Surge Africa, and the GMO-Free Nigeria Alliance, called for addressing the critical issues of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and harmful pesticides in our farming systems and value chains.

Al-amin is a climate justice advocate in Nigeria and founder of Surge Africa, a non-profit organisation with focus on climate change remediation, policy advocacy, education and human capitalisation through capacity building and sustainable livelihoods development.

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Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano In a bid to boost food security in Kano State, hundreds of farmers have been trained on organic farming and agroecology, as well as the threats posed
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Gen. Wahab: Culture of the Environment is Pivotal in Developing Military Strategy

Gen. Wahab: Culture of the Environment is Pivotal in Developing Military Strategy

Linus Aleke in Abuja 

The former Director General of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Major General Garba Wahab (rtd), said yesterday that the culture of the environment is pivotal in developing military strategy.

General Wahab explained that this is essential because what is frowned upon in one culture may be celebrated in another. Hence, there is a need to factor in the culture of the people before designing any military strategy, whether kinetic or non-kinetic.

The former Director General made this statement while delivering a valedictory speech at the colourful send-forth party organised in his honour by the new leadership of the Centre.

He said, “It is not easy to sit down and hear people talk about you, and most of the things they say make me wonder—is it really true? Do they really mean what they say, or are they just speaking simply because they want to say thank you and bid me farewell?

“Nobody can be as perfect as I have been described—it is not possible. I have my shortcomings, many of them, and I know some people would not want to talk about them.

“Professor Sarah mentioned one: I talk, I gesticulate, and I show passion. While I was studying at King’s College in 2003, we were doing media operations. One of the things they told us was that we should not gesticulate or show too much passion.

“I was asked to describe an event, and the person interviewing me was the Commandant of the school. I was looking down, and he said he couldn’t believe or trust me because I wasn’t looking him straight in the face. I told him that, in my culture, you don’t look your supervisor in the eye—it is considered a sign of defiance. In your culture, it’s acceptable; in mine, it’s not.

“Sometimes, what is wrong in one place might be right in another. In military training, we are taught that whatever strategy we are developing, we must take into account the culture of the environment—or of the people involved. That is the culture of the environment. You don’t speak ill of someone you are hosting.”

Earlier in his welcome address, the Director General of the Army Resource Centre, Major General James Myam, said the outgoing DG is “a very great shining star”, adding that he had a distinguished and impeccable career serving in the Nigerian Army.

General Myam said, “After his retirement, when the Centre faced a leadership challenge, Army Headquarters sought a distinguished personality who could turn the tide. They called on General Wahab from retirement, and he came to assume leadership of this Centre. 

“That was precisely six years ago. And I must say, his leadership of this Centre has been stellar—nothing short of excellent and outstanding. Through his leadership, he has uplifted this Centre and positioned it in line with its vision and mission, clearly focused on achieving its mandate.”

Other officers, both serving and retired, also took turns to pay tribute to the former Director General.

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Linus Aleke in Abuja  The former Director General of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Major General Garba Wahab (rtd), said yesterday that the culture of the environment is pivotal in developing
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Osun 2026: Why I’m On Ward Tour, By Babayemi

Osun 2026: Why I’m On Ward Tour, By Babayemi

Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo 

A popular contender for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in Osun State, Omooba Dotun Babayemi, has explained that he embarked on tour to the 332 wards across the state in order to know and assess the challenges and needs of the people at the grassroots.

Besides, Babayemi stressed that his recently concluded month-long local governments consultative meetings with leaders and stakeholders of the party, propelled the visit to the wards having seen the degradation at the council level.

The leading governorship aspirant who is set to cover the 332 wards in the state, expressed the happiness that the tour has enabled him to reach the 100th ward at Okerewe Ward 2, Ile-Ife at the ward of the state APC Chairman, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal.

He said this while continuing his statewide ward-to-ward visits to Boluwaduro, Boripe and Ife East local government areas of the state, assuring that he would bring about transformation to the grassroots if the APC wins the election.

“The visit to wards has been worthwhile as it has enabled one to see what our people are really going through. We are strong in some wards and need to grow stronger in others. Most importantly, it has helped us to measure our strength, discover our weaknesses, and build the unity needed to win the coming governorship election slated for next year and to ensure that President Bola Tinubu is voted for massively during the 2027 election,” the aspirant stressed.

The Gbongan-born Prince maintained that the ward tour would enable an APC administration in the state as from 2026 when the party takes over power, to focus on grassroots development.

Babayemi added that the party was determined to remain focused and united so as not to be distracted from winning the 2026 state gubernatorial election and ensure the re-election of President Tinubu in 2027.

He pointed out that all those currently angling for the ticket of the party in the state were relating well, noting that what was paramount to all of them was ultimate victory of the party in the long run.

“In Osun, there’s no acrimony in our quest at ousting the ruling party in the state. We are one big family in our party, the APC. The party is a party of progress and structure. There are 12 of us who are currently in the race. But I can assure that there’s no problem amongst us. Rather, our number shows how popular our party is. This message, I pass in all wards that I’ve been to.”

Continuing, he said, “To make sure that our standpoint resonates with our people, all I do is to attend ward meetings that are of our party members and what we do is; we’re informing them that we stand as one. We are united to seamlessly spread the news of the benefits of the economic and socio-economic policies of the federal government down to the level of our people.”

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Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo  A popular contender for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in Osun State, Omooba Dotun Babayemi, has explained that he embarked on tour to the 332
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