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More women engage in backyard farming in Jos amid Inflation

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4 years ago

November 21, 2022

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In an effort to seek alternatives to high prices of staple food and vegetables, Some women in Jos metropolis have taken to backyard farming for the daily food needs of their families.

Some of the women who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Jos, said it is commonsensical to have a small farm to augment income and extra food supplies for the family.

Mrs. Grace Joshua, a teacher, said she planted everything plantable on her farm as the high cost of food in the market is overbearing.

“I have harvested my corn, sweet potatoes, and cassava. They are enough to feed my family for a year,” said Joshua.

Mrs. Kemi Oladele, a poultry farmer, said she planted sweet potatoes and some vegetables for her family’s use.

“I will try beans and other crops next year as my entire family now depends on produce from the farm, ” said Oladele.

Mrs. Helen Dung, a mother of three children, said her backyard vegetable farm paid some of her bills this year and she even had enough to give to relatives.

The state Coordinator, of the Country Women’s Association of Nigeria (COWAN), Mrs. Jessica Vonkat, said every woman had been advised to cultivate staple food crops and vegetables in their backyard, adding that the recent hike in prices of foodstuffs is enough to push everyone into farming.

She said aside from the huge health benefit of eating fresh vegetables from the backyard, it would help women save money and reduce costs.

“I have a cement floor in my house but I use polythene bags for planting and this year I got yams, corn, and vegetables,” she said.

Furthermore, she said farming is more of a hobby to her. I would encourage every woman to key into backyard farming to enhance food security.

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Tinubu messiah Igbos have been waiting for since civil war – Benjamin Kalu

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October 31, 2026

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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on Saturday claimed that President Bola Tinubu is the messiah that the Southeast have been waiting for since the end of the Biafra civil war.

Kalu made the remark while noting that the South-East will ensure that Tinubu is reelected in 2027.

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives spoke during the All Progressives Congress, APC, women empowerment rally in Enugu State.

He said Tinubu loves people of the South-East, claiming that when he was governor, nobody arrested or confiscated the properties of Igbos in Lagos State.

Kalu recalled how Tinubu appointed Ben Akabueze into his cabinet while he was governor of Lagos State.

He said: "For now our mandate is to support the man that has been supporting us, this man has not hidden his love for Ndi-Igbo, when he was the governor of Lagos State, no Igbo property was taken, no Igbo who was a businessman was arrested.

"Then he was the only man who brought an Igbo man into his cabinet, Ben Akabueze, it has never happened before.

"I need to remind you that after the civil war we waited for 60 years for the promise that was made to the people of Igboland that was not kept. The three Rs they taught us in government, Reconciliation, Reconstruction, and Reintegration; government after government ignored us. Administrations after administrations ignored the Igbos and we were waiting when will the messiah come to save the Igbos.

"Then came a man who loved the Igbos from his heart, the Southeast Development Commission has been going to the parliament from year to year, assembly to assembly and they refused to sign it, but when Tinubu came, the Southeast Development Commission became a commission.

"He gave us bridge, roads, and scholarship, why won't we reelect him again, he will return again."

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Nigeria Tennis Sensation! Seun Ogunsakin Conquers Cairo Again, Beats French Star to Clinch Second J200 Title of 2026

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October 31, 2026

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Nigeria’s rising tennis star Seun Ogunsakin has continued his impressive form on the international junior circuit after defeating France’s Matisse Martin in straight sets to emerge champion of the J200 Cairo Boys’ Singles tournament in Egypt.

Sports247 reports that the talented Nigerian secured a hard-fought 7-5, 6-3 victory in the final, demonstrating composure and determination to claim his second J200 title of the year.

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The triumph represents another significant milestone in Ogunsakin’s developing career as he continues to establish himself among promising young players on the international tennis scene. Facing a determined Matisse Martin in the championship match, Ogunsakin was forced to work hard during a competitive opening set.

The Nigerian eventually edged the first set 7-5, gaining an important advantage in the contest. Building on that momentum, Ogunsakin maintained his composure in the second set, securing a 6-3 victory to complete the straight-sets triumph.

The result underlined his ability to handle pressure in decisive matches while maintaining the consistency required to compete successfully at international level.

Ogunsakin’s latest success carries additional significance, having previously won another J200 title in Cairo earlier this year. His second triumph at the same tournament level highlights his growing confidence and ability to reproduce winning performances against international opposition.

Winning two J200 titles in a single season represents encouraging progress for the Nigerian youngster as he continues his journey through the junior tennis circuit.

Ogunsakin’s achievement provides another positive development for Nigerian tennis, particularly at a time when emerging players are seeking greater recognition internationally. Success at ITF junior tournaments offers valuable competitive experience and opportunities to improve world junior rankings.

For Ogunsakin, maintaining consistency and building on his recent achievements will be crucial as he targets further success. His latest victory also serves as encouragement to other young Nigerian players aspiring to compete at the highest levels.

With two J200 titles secured in Cairo during 2026, Seun Ogunsakin has once again demonstrated his potential, delivering another memorable moment for Nigerian tennis on the international stage.