Abdullahi Kano roams Lapai, Niger State, using his air horn’s ‘Popopi!’ sound to lure children with Alewan Mecca candy in exchange for plastic bottles. Collecting one tonne monthly, he sells the waste to recycling companies, unknowingly saving biodiversity while boosting his income and engaging the community in sustainability.
The Bonta-Ukpute conflict in Benue State, rooted in a decades-long land dispute, has intensified, resulting in over 20 deaths, widespread destruction, and mass displacement. Despite numerous efforts for peace, including calls for government intervention and boundary demarcation, residents continue to suffer, facing food insecurity and lack of aid amid government neglect.
The Kwara State Government has refuted claims of spending N800 million on a non-existent ranch project in Malete. In response to AfriCAST’s investigation, the government clarified that only N29 million was spent on preliminary services for the Kwara Special Agro Industrial Processing Zone project. Learn more about the government’s official position and the detailed breakdown …
Kwara State budgeted billions for a ranch in Malete, but investigations reveal a shocking truth: the project doesn’t exist. Where did the funds go?
Despite the deployment of 10,000 Agro Rangers, farmers in Ondo State still face deadly attacks and kidnappings, while insecurity worsens amid clashes and agency rivalries.
Following the deployment of 10,000 Agro Rangers promised by President Bola Tinubu, farmers in Ondo State initially felt relief. However, the hope was short-lived as attacks, killings, and kidnappings by suspected herdsmen continued unabated
Fatima Yusuf, a beggar from Minna, Niger State, was desperate when her son, Hussaini, injured his lip and the wound refused to heal. Unable to afford medical care, she resorted to traditional remedies.
In Bauchi State’s mining communities, children as young as 10 abandon classrooms for mining sites. They toil alongside adults, extracting sand and breaking rocks under the scorching sun, hoping to scrape together enough for their families to survive. For these children, education is a distant dream distorted by the immediate demands of poverty. WikkiTimes’ Babaji …
Niger Govt Promised Security But Illegal Mining Continues Unchecked After Miners Attacked M.I Wushishi ResidentsBy Umoh UmohOn the morning of September 2, 2024, there was an attack on residents of the over 500 housing units at the M.I Wushishi Housing Estate in Minna, Niger state, leading to the reported death of one person and destruction …
For Muhammad Isah, a 32-year-old Crop Science graduate, unemployment led him into frog trading—a decision that transformed his life. Today, he earns over ₦150,000 monthly, supporting his family. Hadejia, Jigawa, is Nigeria’s frog trade hub, supplying local and global markets. Despite challenges like rising costs and environmental concerns, the business sustains thousands and generates significant …
