Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced that Nigeria no longer views food security through a narrow agricultural lens, but as a fundamental macroeconomic, security, and governance issue. He said the Federal Government had begun a multi-dimensional agricultural drive designed to insulate the nation from global shocks while restoring the...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday overulled a move by presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, to stop the Department of State Services (DSS) from tendering in evidence a flash drive containing video clips, including of him calling President Bola Tinubu ‘criminal’...
National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has commenced a comprehensive review of the curriculum for colleges of education and the 2020 Edition of the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) Minimum Standards to enhance the quality of teacher education in Nigeria. Executive Secretary of NCCE, Professor Paulinus Chijioke Okwelle,...
Plateau State Government’s investment in preventive child nutrition is beginning to show early gains across primary healthcare centres, following the rollout of Small-Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements (SQ-LNS) with support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The intervention, implemented through the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF), targets children aged six...
Popular American YouTuber and Twitch streamer, IShowSpeed, has reached a major milestone, hitting 50 million subscribers while visiting Nigeria as part of his ongoing African tour. The 21-year-old content creator arrived in Lagos on Wednesday, exploring the city widely regarded as Nigeria’s cultural and economic hub. His visit coincided...
His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi (Ojaja II) yesterday visited the Headquarters of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for the renewal of his Diplomatic Passport. The Service Public Relations Officer, Di Akinlabi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja DCI Ankilabi...
Egyptian Ambassador to the Republic of Chad alongside the Defence Adviser covering Chad and Sudan have pledged the support and cooperation of the Republic of Egypt to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF). The pledge was made when the Ambassador of the Republic of Egypt to the Republic of...
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has approved a comprehensive welfare package for the father of the six children and their mother who were brutally murdered in the Chiranci Dorayi area of the state, including sponsorship for Hajj and Umrah, a new house, and full government support. The decision was...
Popular American streamer, IShowSpeed marked his 21st birthday in Lagos State, Nigeria, drawing cheers from fans as moments from the celebration lit up social media. The YouTube star was seen soaking in the local culture, posing for photos and enjoying the warm reception that greeted him during his stay....
Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association in Nigeria (BAVCCA) has disclosed that the Federal Government has paid ₦152 billion to contractors with verified contracts, while dialogue continues to resolve outstanding obligations. BAVCCA made this known on Thursday during a press conference in Abuja, convened to address the recent protest...
Outrage has gripped parts of Southern Kaduna following the abduction of no fewer than 166 worshippers during church services in Kurmin Wali village, Afogo Ward of Kajuru Local Government Area, an incident the Adara community has described as one of the most brazen mass kidnappings in recent times. The...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has assured residents of Kurmin Wali village in Kajuru Local Government Area of the state that all those abducted during Sunday’s attack on the community will be rescued and returned home safely. Governor Sani gave the assurance on Wednesday when he led a high-powered...
South East Development Commission (SEDC) is facing mounting criticism from prominent stakeholders across the region, amid accusations of incompetence, lack of vision, and failure to deliver meaningful development for the South East. Despite reportedly receiving billions of naira in federal allocations, critics say the commission has failed to provide...
FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud has observed that the energy, ideas, and mobilisation efforts of the youth population have continued to serve as the backbone of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The Minister made this remarks while addressing vibrant youth leaders from the All Progressives Congress...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has appointed Mr Sani Musa Daura as his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol Matters. A statement on Wednesday, by the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, described Sani Daura as a seasoned civil servant with...
Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMM operating under Sector 2 have successfully neutralized 2 terrorists in Kebbi State and rescued 62 hostages in Munhaye Forest of Zamfara State. Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 8 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Operation, FANSAN YAMMA, Lt. Col. Olaniyi...
In line with its unwavering commitment to the fight against corruption, economic and financial crimes and the recovery of public funds misappropriated or unutilized by fraudulent actors, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, handed over the sum of N1, 234,350,000 (One Billion, Two Hundred and Thirty-four...
FCT Police Command has today, 21st January 2026, arraigned eleven (11) suspects linked to the murder of Ms. Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, Esq., an Anchor, Reporter, and Producer with ARISE News, and Mr. Barnabas Danlami, a security guard. The deceased were killed during a robbery incident at Unique Apartments, Katampe...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the abduction of over 150 worshippers from churches in Kaduna State, describing the incident as another painful reminder of Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and leadership failure. In a post shared on X, Obi questioned the credibility and accountability of...
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have uncovered mass graves containing dozens of terrorist bodies in the Timbuktu Triangle, in what military authorities described as a clear indication of the heavy losses suffered by insurgents during recent encounters with Nigerian forces. The discovery followed sustained offensive operations in key...