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Kogi Harvests First Greenhouse Cucumbers at Federal University Lokoja
Fanwo said that the agricultural revolution in Kogi State under the administration of Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo was inspired by the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Agriculture, which places emphasis on supporting states to produce what Nigerians eat and eat what Nigerians produce.
The Kogi State Government on Thursday successfully harvested the first greenhouse-grown cucumbers at the Federal University, Lokoja.
The State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, said : ” A total of 260 kilograms of cucumbers was harvested. The harvest is expected to continue weekly for the next three months before another crop will be planted.”
Fanwo disclosed that the harvesting was supervised by representatives of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo – the Commissioner for Environment and Ecological Management, Engr. Olusegun Joseph, and the State ACReSAL Project Coordinator, Barr. Ladi Ahmed Jatto.
He emphasised that the success of the greenhouse project underscores Governor Ododo’s commitment to promoting food security, tackling food inflation, and ensuring sustainable prosperity for the people of Kogi State.
“Our women and youths are now at the forefront of Kogi’s agricultural revolution,” he said.
Fanwo said that the agricultural revolution in Kogi State under the administration of Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo was inspired by the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Agriculture, which places emphasis on supporting states to produce what Nigerians eat and eat what Nigerians produce.
“Mr President has empowered the State and has energized the agricultural sector with his policies and support. We are only responding to his support by ensuring farmers benefit directly and also to expand our value chain in the sector as a State. We are grateful to Mr President for sparking a revolution in the nation’s agricultural sector”, he said.
“A total of 260 kilograms of cucumbers was harvested. The harvest is expected to continue weekly for the next three months before another crop will be planted.”
The project is currently been implemented in the three senatorial zones of the State.
“Through ACReSAL, thousands of farmers are being empowered across the State, and Kogi is fast becoming a model of agricultural resilience and productivity.
“We didn’t just go to Lagos to sign the Food For Lagos Partnership just for the television flashes. We are back home to walk our talk and become the noiseless food basket of Nigeria”, he said.
An angry mob has set a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus on fire after it reportedly crushed a commercial motorcyclist to death at Ogolonto Bus Stop along Ikorodu Road in Lagos State.
The incident occurred on Friday, October 16, 2026. Eyewitness accounts and social media reports indicate that the motorcyclist was riding alone along the restricted BRT lane when the collision happened. He died at the scene.
Enraged residents and youths then attacked the bus driver and set the vehicle ablaze. Police officers and officials of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), who were nearby, intervened promptly and rescued the driver unharmed.
The identity of the deceased motorcyclist and the exact circumstances of the crash had not been officially confirmed at the time of filing this report. It was also unclear whether any arrests had been made in connection with the burning of the bus.
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ARISE News Wins Seven Honours At Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards
The awards recognised the network’s achievements in television journalism and programming, with ARISE News winning the Best TV Channel (Viewer’s Choice) category.
• ARISE News Anchor and host of What’s Trending Ojy Okpe was named Best Newscaster (TV – Female)
ARISE News has emerged as one of the major winners at the just ended Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA).
ARISE News won seven honours across television broadcasting, news reporting, presentation and production during the ceremony.
The awards recognised the network’s achievements in television journalism and programming, with ARISE News winning the Best TV Channel (Viewer’s Choice) category.
The network’s flagship breakfast programme, The Morning Show, also won the Best TV Talk Show award, further strengthening its recognition in television broadcasting.
ARISE News Anchor and host of What’s Trending Ojy Okpe was named Best Newscaster (TV – Female).
Rufai Oseni was named Nigerian Broadcaster of the Year (Male), while Vimbai Mutinhiri-Ekpeyong received the Nigerian Broadcaster of the Year (Female) award.
The recognition extended to the network’s newsroom, with Ovieteme George winning Best TV News Reporter (Male) for his contributions to television news reporting.
Behind the camera, Sam Adeyemi received the Best Camera Operator/Cinematographer award, recognising his work in television production and visual storytelling.
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Meta removes 3.7 million accounts in West Africa scam crackdown
The joint operation led to 28 arrests, identified more than 30 suspected scam centres and rescued 117 people allegedly trafficked and forced to work in scam compounds in Ghana.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has removed more than 3.7 million Facebook and Instagram accounts, pages and groups linked to suspected scam networks operating in West Africa.
The joint operation led to 28 arrests, identified more than 30 suspected scam centres and rescued 117 people allegedly trafficked and forced to work in scam compounds in Ghana.
The company announced the crackdown in a statement on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. It involved 14 technology companies and law enforcement agencies from 10 countries.
The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency coordinated the operation with the US Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other agencies. Nigerian authorities were involved.
Other countries included Ghana, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and India.Tech companies that took part included Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, Coinbase, Starlink and Adobe.
Meta said the partnership let participants share intelligence across digital platforms, countries and financial systems to identify criminal networks.
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