Minister of Information Woos French Investors With Nigeria’s Pro-Business Reforms By Shalom Oludele   Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has made a compelling case to French investors, spotlighting Nigeria’s ambitious economic reforms, dynamic market potential, and investor-friendly environment as part of the administration’s push to attract sustained foreign direct investment. According to a statement released by the …

I Did Not Dismiss Gov. Zulum’s Security Concerns – Information Minister By Shalom Oludele   Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that the reports where he was alleged to have dismissed Governor Zulum’s security concerns, were false. In a statement released on his X account on Wednesday, the minister clearly said at no time did he …

FG To Continue Conducting Crude Oil, Refined Product Sales In Naira By Shalom Oludele   The federal government has given a reassurance on its commitment to the ongoing policy of conducting crude oil and refined product sales in Naira, declaring that the initiative remains a standing national policy with no set end date. In a statement posted Wednesday morning via …

Tackling insecurity and boosting irrigation for year-round farming Government intervention plays a crucial role in addressing the security challenges facing farming communities. At the same time, there is a pressing need to modernise agricultural practices, particularly in rain-fed and irrigation systems, as well as feed management, to boost productivity and ensure a sustainable food supply. In many parts of the …

Re: IBB Memoir- Is the Cat Getting Out of the Bag? II His corporate appearance was American, but his amiable disposition was African, and his intonation reflected northern Nigerian influences. I promptly greeted him in Hausa before you could say, ‘Jack Robinson, ‘and we embraced like old friends who hadn’t seen each other for decades. Within minutes after the occasion, …

Odebunmi Expresses Gratitude to Tinubu Over Appointment, Pledges Dedication to Service A former member and Chairman of the House Committee on Information, National Orientation, Ethics, and Values in the 9th Assembly, Hon. Olusegun Odebunmi (Bunvic), has expressed deep appreciation following the confirmation of his appointment as the Chairman, Board of Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. …

Abuja; Disarray, Many Scamper For Safety As Nigeria Police Tear Gas Peaceful Protesters Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Monday dispersed peaceful protesters of Take-It-Back Movement and other civil society organisations,with tear gas. in the Maitama area of Abuja. The protesters were thrown into disarray as the tear gas canisters sent many scampering for safety. They had gathered peacefully …

Rivers must not overflow, Mr President! This is a repeat. It was published on 24/12/2023. Readers may find it still relevant. Rivers, a state so rich because God blessed it with abundant crude oil and gas, is named after the many rivers that border its territory. Forty percent of Nigeria’s crude oil output is produced in the state. It also …

Again Suspected Lakurawa killed 6 in Kebbi. Sunday afternoon suspected Lakurawa bandits storm in Bagura village of Augie Local government in Kebbi carted away unspecified number of cows and killed 6 people in Morai village. One of the villagers who plead anonymity told Ebony Herald correspondent that this afternoon he was in his farm which is near the village when …

Vigilantes Kill 30 Armed Bandits in Zamfara Ambush At least 30 suspected armed bandits loyal to a notorious kingpin known as Dan Rani were neutralized in a deadly ambush laid by local vigilante operatives, popularly referred to as Yansakai, near Dansadau town in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The operation, which occurred on Friday, April 4, around 2:00 …