Abuja: As defence minister Christopher Musa’s recent interview continues to stir public interest, Mr. Victor Bobai, media aide to Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State, has issued a caution against criticisms that could distract the minister from his duties. …
Eyo Festival Explored in New Edition of ‘White Lagos’ Book
Abuja: Under the blistering Lagos sun, the city often feels like a restless drum-always beating, always loud. But in ‘White Lagos’, travel journalist Pelu Awofeso invites readers into a different rhythm of the metropolis: one dressed in flowing white,…
Food Security: NPBA Urges Investment in Agricultural Research, Innovations
Abuja: Prof. Victor Adetimirin, the President of the Nigerian Plant Breeders Association (NPBA), has called for increased investment in research and scientific innovations to reposition the nation’s agricultural sector and ensure food security. The Ne…
Miss Little Face of Lagos Crowns New Queen After Seven-Year Hiatus
Lagos: Miss Little Face of Lagos has crowned a new queen at its seventh edition after a seven-year break occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pageant, held at Surulere on Saturday, marked a significant return to the city’s cultural calendar.
Acco…
Beans Price Hike Forces Lagos Consumers to Cut Purchases
Lagos: The rising price of beans in Lagos is forcing consumers to buy less, switch meals, and adjust household budgets. Traders and consumers expressed concern over the development in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday…
JAMB Releases Underage UTME Results, Clarifies Admission Conditions
Abuja: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results for underage candidates for viewing. This release, however, does not automatically qualify these candidates for …
FG Launches N2.5bn Grant for 50 Student Innovators
FG Reaffirms Dedication to ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme
Bauchi: The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to enhancing regional trade integration and boosting exports through the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS). This was articulated by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassa…
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Bwari Area Council and Jay One FA Triumph in 2026 FCT FA Competitions
Abuja: Bwari Area Council and Jay One FA emerged victorious in the 2026 FCT Football Association (FCT FA) Women’s Inter-Area Council Tournament and Division One League, respectively, in Abuja.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Bwari clinched the …
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First Lady Inaugurates National Community Food Bank Programme in Calabar
Calabar: Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady, on Friday inaugurated the National Community Food Bank Programme for the South-South zone in Calabar. The initiative aims to provide nutritious food support to vulnerable households, particularly children unde…
First Lady Inaugurates National Community Food Bank Programme in Calabar
Calabar: Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady, on Friday inaugurated the National Community Food Bank Programme for the South-South zone in Calabar. The initiative aims to provide nutritious food support to vulnerable households, particularly children unde…
First Lady Inaugurates National Community Food Bank Programme in Calabar
Calabar: Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady, on Friday inaugurated the National Community Food Bank Programme for the South-South zone in Calabar. The initiative aims to provide nutritious food support to vulnerable households, particularly children unde…
Abuja: Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, has felicitated Vice-President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, describing his political journey as remarkable. Sulaiman’s birthday…
Protect Your Votes During 2027 Elections, Stakeholders Urge Nigerians
Abuja: The Abuja School of Social and Political Thought (ASPT) and other electoral stakeholders have urged Nigerians to actively protect their votes during the 2027 general elections. They made the call in Abuja during a public hearing themed, ‘2023 P…
2027 Elections Crucial for Nigeria’s Economic and Political Future, Says Tinubu Support Movement
Abuja: A political movement, National Movement for Tinubu-Shettima 2027 – Forward Nigeria, has emphasized the significance of the 2027 elections in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts towards economic transformation, national security, political stability, and …
NILDS Expands Legislative Support to 31 Nigerian State Assemblies: DG
Abuja: Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, announced that the institute has extended its capacity-building and legislative support services to 31 state Houses of Assembly …
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Manchester: Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scored his 300th club career goal as his club defeated Coventry City 1-0 on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium. The Norwegian striker was the difference as City maintain their perfect start to the season bu…
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World Charity Day: Kogi Governor’s Wife Empowers 500 Women and Vulnerable Groups
Lokoja: The wife of Kogi Governor, Hajia Sefinat Ododo, commemorated the 2026 World Charity Day by empowering over 500 women with cash gifts and food items, and by visiting vulnerable groups across Lokoja. The event, themed ‘Charity for a Better World…
Tightening Legal Noose on Organ-Trafficking
Abuja: Believing he was getting treatment to better his health, 22-year-old Samuel Ezekiel followed an acquaintance’s advice and went to the hospital. Ezekiel later alleged that his kidney had been removed. His case is now at the centre of a police in…
NEPC Trains 70 Adamawa Farmers on Pesticide Management
Kigali: No fewer than 70 small-holder farmers were trained on good agricultural practices and pesticide management by the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) in Adamawa. Mrs. Nonye Ayeni, the NEPC Executive Director, made this known on Saturday at…
Coalition Calls on ECOWAS and AU to Prioritize Local Interests in Multinational Ventures
Abuja: A coalition of civil society organisations has urged ECOWAS, the African Union, and governments across Africa to prioritise local livelihoods, environmental protection, and food sovereignty in investment agreements with multinational companies….
NADF Attributes Africa’s Agricultural Challenges to Low Investors’ Confidence
Kigali: The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has attributed Africa’s agricultural challenges to low investors’ confidence and the lack of credible institutions necessary to transform available capital into reliable food systems. Mr. Moham…
NADF Links Africa’s Agric Challenges to Low Investor Confidence
Kigali: The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has attributed Africa’s agricultural challenges to low investor confidence and weak institutions needed to transform capital into reliable food systems. Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, Executive Secretary…
Nigeria’s Strategic Battle Against Illicit Arms Trafficking
Abuja: Undoubtedly, the steady flow of illegal weapons is keeping Nigeria’s security crisis alive. From rural communities to active conflict zones, an underground trafficking network feeds criminal elements, directly enabling widespread terrorism, kid…
Nigerians in Burkina Faso Commit to Peaceful Coexistence Against Transnational Crime
Ouagadougou: Representatives of the Nigerian community across Burkina Faso’s 17 regions have pledged peaceful coexistence and closer cooperation with local authorities against transnational crimes. They made the commitment during the maiden formal mee…
Don Seeks End to Excessive Police Deployment to VIPs
Lagos: A Professor of Sociology at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Omololu Soyombo, has called for an end to the excessive deployment of police officers to Very Important Personalities (VIPs) in the country. Soyombo made the call in his exaugural le…