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Breaking: NDDC Joins Forces With Niger Delta Farm Holdings To Address Food Security Challenges
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has partnered with large-scale farm holdings to enhance agro-allied productivity and ensure food security in both the region and the entire country….CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
As part of this initiative, the NDDC team, led by Mrs. Winifred Madume, the Commission’s Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, conducted on-site visits to several farm holdings in Delta State, including Adventium Songhai Delta Nigeria Limited, Emmppek Farms, and Okemute Farms, all situated in Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area.
The purpose of these visits was to assess the physical infrastructure and readiness of the farms to participate in the commission’s program. During the visits, Madume expressed satisfaction with the food security agenda, highlighting it as an initiative led by Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director of NDDC. She emphasized that this initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s policy, emphasizing stakeholder engagement in the development process.
Madume stated that NDDC’s intervention in agriculture aims to educate the region’s youth on the business aspects of agriculture, making it more appealing to them. She explained that the commission is engaging with identified farm holdings to understand their challenges, needs, and the reasons behind the nation’s food insecurity.
Madume stated, “NDDC’s working tour is to explore areas of collaboration, focusing on how to absorb agro-allied trainees and providing necessary training for prospective farmers, especially interested retirees.”
She added that the NDDC program is concurrently taking place in Imo, Abia, Edo, and Ondo States. The goal is to compile field reports for presentation to the Group Managing Director, taking collective action to ensure food security in the region and across Nigeria.
Mr. Isaac Oghogho, the Chief Executive of Adventium Songhai Delta Nigeria Limited, expressed his organization’s readiness to collaborate with NDDC, aiming to transform the 137.5-hectare farm into an agro-industrial processing and tourism center.
Similarly, Emmanuel Audu-Ohwavborua, the Managing Director of Emmppek Farms, informed the NDDC team about the farm’s current facilities, including two pens with a capacity for 100,000 birds and a feed mill catering to poultry product feeding. He used the opportunity to appeal to the Federal Government to subsidize maize and soya, preventing the collapse of the country’s agricultural sector. He also urged the government to actively promote patronage of made-in-Nigeria food products to boost the nation’s agro-allied industry.
The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against six individuals, including two retired senior military officers and a serving police officer, over their alleged involvement in a plot to wage war against Nigeria and carry out acts of terrorism.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Those named in the case include Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana (retd), Captain (NN) Erasmus Ochegobia Victor (retd), Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni, and Abdulkadir Sani.
They are expected to be arraigned on Wednesday, April 22, before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Also listed in the charge, though reportedly at large, is former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva.
The case, filed by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and signed by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Rotimi Oyedepo, includes allegations of treason, terrorism, money laundering, and failure to disclose security-related information.
According to the charge, the defendants allegedly conspired in 2025 to destabilise the Nigerian state and undermine the authority of the President.
It was further alleged that they planned actions intended to “levy war against the state to overawe the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” an offence punishable under the Criminal Code.
Prosecutors also claimed the accused had prior knowledge of a planned treasonable act involving Colonel Mohammed Alhassan Ma’aji and others but failed to report it to the authorities or take steps to prevent it.
Beyond the treason allegations, they are also being prosecuted under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, for allegedly supporting and participating in activities linked to terrorism.
Two of the defendants, Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim and Zekeri Umoru, were specifically accused of attending meetings allegedly connected to terrorist planning and ideological mobilisation aimed at destabilising the country’s constitutional order.
The Federal Government further alleged that the accused provided indirect support for terrorist activities and failed to disclose critical intelligence that could have prevented the alleged offences.
In addition, several of the defendants are accused of handling funds believed to be linked to terrorism financing.
Bukar Kashim Goni was alleged to have retained ₦50 million suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities, while Abdulkadir Sani was accused of holding ₦2 million from similar sources.
Zekeri Umoru was also accused of receiving and retaining ₦10 million and ₦8.8 million without passing through financial institutions, while Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim was alleged to have taken possession of ₦1 million connected to the case.
All financial allegations were filed under the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has advised the House of Representatives member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Leke Abejide, to remain in his party.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Gbajabiamila made the remark during a birthday celebration organised in honour of Abejide, according to reports.
He noted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) was pleased with the lawmaker’s activities within the ADC, adding that his presence was creating internal tensions in the opposition party.
The Chief of Staff also urged Abejide to disregard calls from APC members, including former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, who had reportedly encouraged him to defect to the ruling party.
“Don’t come to APC. Stay in ADC and scatter them. We like what you’re doing. Don’t mind former governor Yahaya Bello, who said you should join APC. No, no, no, stay in ADC and win your election. Also, bring Bala Gombe, and we’ll support him. Good luck in court,” he was quoted as saying.
Meanwhile, fresh tension has emerged within the African Democratic Congress as factional leader Nafiu Bala accused former national chairman Ralph Nwosu of misrepresenting the purpose of a recent party event.
Bala, speaking in an interview on AIT on Monday, said he was invited to what he believed was a routine meeting to welcome new members but later discovered it was used to announce a new leadership structure led by David Mark.
He explained that he only realised the full agenda after proceedings had begun, adding that the event also featured Nwosu stepping down while unveiling new party executives.
According to him, the development has deepened existing internal disputes within the party, especially with the appointment of David Mark and others into key leadership positions during the gathering.
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun East Senatorial District have reportedly endorsed Governor Dapo Abiodun as their preferred candidate for the 2027 senatorial election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to reports, the decision was taken on Monday during a large political gathering held at Adeola Odutola Hall in Ijebu-Ode, which attracted party stakeholders and grassroots representatives from across the district.
A statement from the governor’s media office indicated that the meeting was widely attended by key APC figures, including members of the Governor’s Advisory Council, former and serving local government chairmen, councillors from all wards, as well as current and former lawmakers at both state and national levels. Women leaders, youth groups, and other stakeholders were also present.
Party leaders at the event expressed confidence in Abiodun’s capacity to represent Ogun East effectively at the National Assembly, describing his leadership record as a key factor in their decision.
They also resolved to formally communicate the endorsement to the governor and begin mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle.
The Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, noted that the governor’s performance in office and his role in fostering unity within the party were central to the decision to support his senatorial ambition.
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