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FMAN establish a research farm center in Jigawa, urges for more wheat production

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Sarah Hubah FMAN

 

 

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The Flour Milling Association of Nigeria FMAN has established a research farm center with aims to improve new seed varieties in Jigawa state.

 

This was announced by the head of FMAN, Sarah Huber while delivering her speech at an annual event of the association held at Maje village area of Taura local government Jigawa state.

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She explained that the research farm with a distance of 10 hectare of land was established by FMAN in collaboration with Lake Chad Research Institute LCRI.

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Sarah Huber who also decried low production of wheat in the state urged Jigawa farmers to double their efforts on wheat production for more food security in Nigeria.

 

She explained that, as part of the FMAN effort to boost local wheat production, fifteen local governments from three states Jigawa, Kano, and Kebbi selected for the program while in Jigawa Taura, Birnin Kudu, Ringim, Malam-Madori, and Kafin Hausa local governments are selected.

 

According to her, 5,000 farmers received training while 700 farmers participated in an intensive outgrower program with input loans to increase farmer yields.

 

She maintained that the research farm was established in Ringim local government with the support of Lake Chad Research Institute for new seed varieties from Mexico and Sudan and improved agronomic practices.

 

Sarah Huber then assured more partnering with organizations across the value chain to improve farmers’ yields through high-quality seeds, expanded extension services, and improved access to irrigation.

 

While speaking on behalf of farmers, the National chairman wheat farmers association Dr. Saddiq Ahmad, assured more improvements in wheat farming particularly with new varieties of seeds and research farms.

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Sultan of Sokoto Urges Nigerians to Stop Criticizing Leaders and Allow God to Deal With Them

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Nigerians have been urged to desist from castigating their leaders and all those in authority.

This call was made to Nigerians by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Monday at the the Regional Conference on Climate Change-Induced Conflicts in Northern Nigeria hosted in Kaduna.

According to the Sultan, it is important that Nigerians rather than insult their leaders, they should allow God to really with them.

He also urgee Nigerians to contibue praying for their keaders and tne nation as a whole.

He further called on religious leadera accros Nigeria to quit misleadinh members of ghwir congregation.

“A lot of people say we have never had it so bad, but no matter how difficult it is, ease will come. We believe nothing lasts forever.

“Nothing bad and nothing good lasts forever. Let us intensify prayers in our congregations and encourage our followers to pray for our leaders.

“We will not castigate them; we will allow Almighty Allah to deal with them as He wishes and He will,” the Sultan notes.

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Arewa APC Merger Group Hails President Tinubu for Release of Detained minors

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The Arewa APC Merger Group has thanked President Bola Tinubu for his swift and compassionate response in ordering the release of detained minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests.

In a statement signed by National Coordinator Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa in Abuja, the group expressed gratitude for the President’s decisive action, which has brought renewed hope to many Nigerians.

The group commended President Tinubu for showing strong leadership on the issue, noting that his actions demonstrate a commitment to justice and the well-being of Nigeria’s youth.

They emphasized that this move reassures citizens of the President’s dedication to fairness and the protection of human rights under his administration.

The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.

In response to reports of mistreatment, including allegations of malnutrition and poor conditions, the group provided essential food and support to the minors both at the Federal High Court in Abuja and while in custody.

This effort underscored the group’s commitment to the welfare of young Nigerians and their resolve to seek justice.

Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa stated that the group is encouraged by the President’s response and considers it a positive signal of his administration’s commitment to addressing national issues with compassion and responsibility.

The Arewa APC Merger Group remains hopeful that this action will set a precedent for prioritizing the rights and well-being of Nigeria’s youth across the country.

President Tinubu’s decision to release the children reflects his administration’s acknowledgment of the calls from various stakeholders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of young Nigerians.

The Arewa APC Merger Group expressed their appreciation for this significant step, which they believe will strengthen public confidence in the government’s dedication to the rights of all citizens.

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Breaking: Court Drops Charges Against Minors

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the charges brought against a total of 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters.

All 119 protesters were arraigned on Friday, November 1 on charges bordering on Treason felony, inciting to mutiny, among others.

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The defendants were arraigned in two batches at the previous proceeding.

The first batch comprised a total of 76 protesters which included 32 minors and the second batch a total of 43 protesters.

The trial judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the matter.

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