I want to tell them that they have not lost anything as this remains a leadership that is for all. Yakubu Dogara, speaker, House of Representatives, assuring members of the House that his tenure will be beneficial to all. We are going to bounce back in spite of all the difficulties. Governor Kashim Shettima…
Bird Flu Now In Seven States- Agriculture Minister
Akinwunmi Adesina, the Minister of Agriculture, has said that the H5N1 bird flu has now spread to 21 commercial farms in seven different states in Nigeria. The Minster said more than 140,000 birds have been exposed to the deadly virus, which was first noticed in Lagos and Kano before spreading into Ogun, Delta, Rivers, Edo…
FG set to ban Consumption of ‘Ponmo’
There are indications that Federal Government may have concluded plans to ban sale and consumption of hides and skins, popularly called Ponmo, which is a delicacy to many Nigerians. Akinwunmi Adesina the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, speaking on Tuesday at the 3rd joint anniversary of Animal Science Association of Nigeria, ASAN, and Nigeria Institute…