Tinubu hails agencies for strengthening Nigeria’s fertiliser value chain
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) for their roles in strengthening Nigeria’s fertiliser value chain, improving farmers’ access, supporting local production, and advancing the administration’s food security agenda. President Tinubu said the interventions implemented through the Presidential Fertiliser Initiative (PFI), now […]
Government raises task force on Ebola
The Federal Government has expressed its commitment to sustaining the country’s current zero-case status for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) while positioning the country to play a leading role among African nations in epidemic preparedness and response. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, who is also the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force […]
TOFAC 2026: Why I dedicated my book on African Identities to Prof Sati Umaru Fwatshak
By Toyin Falola I did not think twice about who to dedicate my book on African Identities to. No other name came to my mind other than that of Professor Fwatshak, whom I call Sati, his first name, to affirm our friendship. Only a few have contributed to our understanding of Nigerian history and […]
Makinde approves commencement of contributory pension scheme
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the immediate commencement of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) in the state. The Chairman of the Oyo State Pensions Board, Mr Tunji Adekunle, disclosed this on Wednesday through the Permanent Secretary of the Post-Service Board, Rev. Victor Adesola, in a circular with reference No. OYPB/G/24/VOL.IV/11. The […]
Kwankwaso demands decisive response to insecurity, mourns Rabe
The vice-presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, has called for renewed efforts by the Federal and state governments to tackle insecurity in Katsina and across the country. He made the call in Katsina on Wednesday, while addressing loyalists, during a condolence visit to Katsina, over the death of Maj.-Gen. […]
Insecurity: Oyo Assembly cancels anniversary celebrations
The Oyo State House of Assembly has cancelled the elaborate activities lined up to mark its third anniversary, citing prevailing security concerns particularly in the Oke-Ogun and Ogbomoso axis as reasons. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that instead, the legislature reflected on its performance over the last three legislative years as a […]
Police foil plot to traffic girls to Ivory Coast for prostitution
The Police Command in Lagos State has apprehended a woman for allegedly attempting to traffic three Kaduna girls to Ivory Coast for prostitution. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the suspect allegedly lured the girls, aged between 18 and 20, from Kaduna State to Lagos with promises of legitimate employment in a […]
Security guard docked over alleged theft
A 47-year-old security guard, Shehu Alike, was on Thursday, arraigned before a Chief Magistrates’ Court, Wuse, Abuja, over alleged theft of N215,200. Shehu, a resident of Keffi, Nassarawa, is being charged with theft, to which he pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, Festus Ajayi told the court that the complaint, Abraham Kelechi, residing at 10 […]
NBC unveils digital broadcasting platform initiative to expand access to information
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) says its newly unveiled digital broadcasting platform will enhance access to information, stimulate investment and accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation. The Director-General, Mr Charles Ebuebu, stated this in Abuja at the inauguration of the “Big Picture” initiative and “Free TV’’ digital broadcasting platform. He described the initiative as a new […]
Kwara sues Saraki for criminal defamation
The Kwara Government has instituted a criminal defamation suit at the Kwara State High Court against former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki. The former senate president is charged with making defamatory statements against Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The charge was filed by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Senior Ibrahim Sulyman, the Director of Public […]
