Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari has said that the $500 million loan facility from the World Bank would accelerate development in the agriculture ecosystem in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in the Agricultural sector. The Minister made this known during the...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja-
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday, handed over 63 patrol vehicles to security agencies and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) operating in Maiduguri and its environs. Out of the 63 vehicles, 30 were given to the 10 different sectors of CJTF, 16 to Rapid Response and...
China has issued a stern warning to the United States, urging Washington to stay out of Nigeria’s internal matters after U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly hinted at possible military intervention. Reaffirming its alliance with Abuja, Beijing described Nigeria as a “comprehensive strategic partner” and pledged full support for President...
Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on political leaders to prioritize Nigeria’s national interest over partisan considerations. The party made this known while reacting to comments made by the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, regarding the recent designation of Nigeria by...
Israel has handed over the remains of 45 Palestinians to authorities in the Gaza Strip, a senior official confirmed on Tuesday. A spokesperson for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) also confirmed the development, stating that the humanitarian body facilitated the transfer to representatives of the Hamas-run...
Federal High Court in Abuja has once again urged Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to begin his defence in the ongoing terrorism-related charges against him. Justice James Omotosho, presiding over the matter, on Tuesday cautioned Kanu about the consequences of his continued refusal...
Former England captain David Beckham will receive one of the nation’s highest honours on Tuesday as he is officially knighted at Windsor Castle, joining an illustrious list of British icons recognised for their contributions to sport and charity. The 50-year-old football legend, who has long been a global ambassador...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has threatened to foreclose the detained self acclaimed leader of the proscribed separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, should he fail to enter a defence in his ongoing trial for alleged terrorism. Justice James Omotosho issued the threat on Tuesday...
Yes, Christians have the right to cry genocide. Every right, in fact. In all honesty, if the killings in Plateau, Benue, Owo, Yelwata and countless other communities dropping food, ammunition been the principal victims, were executed by a Christian militia against Muslims, would we still be searching for a...
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) and the International Press Centre (IPC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Monday, 3rd November 2025, to advance inclusive reporting of gender issues in the democratic and electoral process. GOCOP President, Danlami Nmodu, mni, signed on behalf of the Guild, while Lanre...
Nigeria’s journey toward industrial self-sufficiency and sustainable economic growth has reached a defining moment as the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) 30% Value Addition Bill successfully passed its third reading in the House of Representatives, moving it closer to presidential assent by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The...
Media entrepreneur and host of the viral talk show #WithChude, Chude Jideonwo, has officially released his deeply personal memoir, How Depression Saved My Life. The book is now available in bookshops across Nigeria, on NarrativeLandscape.com, and globally on Amazon. The striking yellow‑covered memoir, first announced and unveiled in March 2025,...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has explained that his decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was motivated by what he believed was best for the state. Governor Diri, who spoke on Sunday during the 14th Bayelsa Thanksgiving Day at the Ecumenical Centre...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Residents of Yenagoa, the capital city of Bayelsa State, were enthralled by renewed hope on Monday, as Vice President Bola Tinubu formally received Governor Douye Diri and his teeming supporters into the All Progressives Congress (APC). President Tinubu described the occasion as one of “those...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received Professor Ademola Adenle, a Nigerian scholar and sustainability expert who recently won the inaugural World Academy of Sciences–M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace. President Tinubu in a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, congratulated Adenle for winning...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Speaker, Borno State House of Assembly, (BOSHA), Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Abdulkarim Lawan has commended the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, the German Government and European Union (EU) for their steadfast and commitment to strengthen democratic governance and legislative capacity in Borno State....
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Polytechnic Ugbokolo had flagged off a free medical outreach in partnership with OCMM International and support from the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), to bring hope, healing, and smiles on the people of Ugbokolo community and the entire people of...
The lingering legal tussle between Sagecom Concept Ltd and Fidelity Bank Plc took a fresh turn on Monday as Sagecom asked the Supreme Court to dismiss the bank’s motion seeking a review of the ₦225 billion judgment debt earlier awarded in Sagecom’s favour. Sagecom’s lead counsel, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, SAN,...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for the completion of 2025 admissions into public universities from Friday, 31st October 2025, to Monday, 17th November, 2025. According to the Board, the decision followed emergent and compelling circumstances, including a court order...
By AMOS MATHEW l, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to tackle the state’s housing deficit through innovative partnerships, inclusive planning, and targeted social housing initiatives aimed at uplifting the poor and vulnerable. Speaking at the commissioning of 100 free houses for widows under...