The office of Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, was sealed off by a heavy police presence on Sunday, intensifying the political discord between Shaibu and Governor Godwin Obaseki. Police officers and a machine gun-mounted truck were seen guarding the office on Osadebe Avenue in Benin, with access completely restricted. The closure follows the earlier […]
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Committee Recommends Formal Seed System to Combat Ginger Blight in Nigeria
In response to the devastating ginger blight that struck major ginger-producing states in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, under the directive of the Vice President’s office, has taken significant action. Senator Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, inaugurated a task force, led by Engr. Abubakar Abdullahi, to tackle the […]
Dealers Track Farmers Door-to-Door to Buy Grains
Since the harvest began weeks ago, grain markets across Nigeria have experienced increased trading activities, with dealers tracking farmers even to villages to buy grains. For example, in Niger State, maize is sold at varying prices depending on its dryness, ranging from N42,000 to N48,000 per 100kg bag, while local rice is sold for N150,000 […]
What the Presidential Livestock Reform Committee Recommended
In a bid to revamp Nigeria’s livestock sector, which is valued at N33 trillion but contributes less than 3% to the GDP, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated the Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee in July 2024. The committee, co-chaired by Professor Attahiru Jega, delivered its inception report, providing strategic recommendations to address challenges in Nigeria’s […]
Spurs Thrash 10-Man Manchester United 3-0, Increasing Pressure on Ten Hag
Tottenham Hotspur secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, adding more pressure on United manager Erik ten Hag. Spurs took the lead within the first three minutes through a swift attack initiated by Micky van de Ven, setting up Brennan Johnson for the opener. United’s struggles intensified when captain Bruno Fernandes […]
Governor Fubara Declares Loyalty to What’s Right, Not Individuals, in Response to Wike’s Allegations
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has emphasized that his loyalty lies in doing what is right, not in personal allegiance, in response to criticisms from his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Fubara, speaking at an Independence Day Thanksgiving Service, rejected Wike’s claims that he had betrayed those who helped him rise to power. The Governor highlighted the […]
Tinubu Administration Distributes CNG Buses to Labour Unions and Students to Ease Economic Hardship
On Sunday, the government of President Bola Tinubu delivered 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to labour and student leaders at the State House in Abuja. The initiative fulfills a promise made during negotiations on the new minimum wage to ease the economic challenges faced by Nigerians. The buses, each with a 100-seat capacity, were […]
SERAP Warns INEC Chair to Comply with Court Ruling on Electoral Offences or Face Contempt
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, to comply with a court ruling mandating the investigation of electoral offences. Delivered on July 18, 2024, the ruling requires INEC to address issues of bribery and misconduct involving state officials during the 2023 general elections. SERAP warned that failure to […]
Ndume Laments Corruption in Nigeria, Calls for Stronger Anti-Graft Laws
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume of Borno South has expressed frustration over the growing corruption in Nigeria, lamenting that those who steal public funds are often celebrated. Speaking in Kano, Ndume criticized the lack of effective laws to address corruption, stating that people who suddenly acquire wealth are rarely questioned about its source. He also shared […]
NDLEA Nabs Wanted Drug Kingpins and Ex-Convicts in Nationwide Operations
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two notorious drug kingpins, Ajiboye Samuel and Alhaji Bashir Talba, in a series of coordinated raids in Ogun and Lagos states. Samuel, also known as “Na God,” was apprehended in Ogun after a 12-month manhunt, following the seizure of over 1,100kg of Ghana Loud cannabis from […]