By Michael Adedotun Oke Revitalising Nigeria’s agricultural sector requires more than just policies and programmes; it demands strong political will, strategic investment, and consistent government commitment. Agriculture remains the backbone of the nation’s economy, providing food, employment, and raw materials for industries. However, without decisive action and well-coordinated efforts, the sector will continue to…
By Falilat Oreoluwa Dikko Women are the unseen architects of success, not just in the home but in society at large. Behind every great man is a woman whose strength, dedication, and sacrifices help shape not only his life but the course of history. Throughout the world, women have proven time and again that their…
By Prof. M. K. Othman China’s narrative is not fading, and many people share my view of the country: admiration, envy, and respect. A large population is typically associated with chaotic and undisciplined behavior, as control and regulation become challenging, but this is not the case with China. The population is exceptionally high, representing…
By Chris Mark The Commissioners for Sports and Chairmen of Sports Commissions in the nine mandate states of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have hailed the leadership of the commission for establishing the Niger Delta Sports Festival, saying it will greatly impact sports and human capital development across the region. At a stakeholders…
Ebola: Nigeria On High Alert As NCDC Updates Emergency Contingency Plan By Shalom Oludele The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has heightened surveillance efforts following the confirmation of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Uganda. Speaking in Abuja, NCDC Director-General Dr. Jide Idris reassured Nigerians that while no cases have been…
FG Alerts Nigerians On Imminent Electricity Tariff Hike By Shalom Oludele The Federal Government has indicated that electricity tariffs will be increased in the coming months as part of efforts to attract private investment into the power sector. The government, however, said that the planned increase needed to be balanced by subsidies for less-affluent…
By Olaniyi Gbenga Following the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, CP Joseph Eribo, has instructed the immediate enforcement of the mandatory Third-Party Insurance Policy for all motor vehicles in the state. In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Sunday Abutu,…
By: Farouk Ozigi Onimisi (The White Orator) Growing up in Okene, Kogi State, I am a witness to the firsthand transformative impact of Alh. Yahaya Bello’s administration as Executive Governor of Kogi State from 2016-2024. His leadership has been a game-changer for the Ebira people, restoring our pride in our heritage. Unlike in the past…
By Abibu Shehu Ibrahim The government of Kano State has earmarked N2.5 billion for mass weddings across its 44 Local Government Areas in the 2025 fiscal year. The State Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Musa Shanono, stated this while breaking down the state’s N719.7 billion budget for 2025. Shanono also said the sum of…
ABUJA: Police rescue woman from suspected ritualist in Wuse The Nigeria Police Federal Capital Territory Command has rescued a young woman from a suspected armed ritualist. This was made known in a statement shared by the Command Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday. According to the statement, the incident…
