One must be wondering why, Nigeria, once a great leader in agricultural production is struggling to feed itself. How can that be true? It’s important we look at where Nigeria’s agricultural sector was in the past and to understand the key reasons why the Nigerian agricultural sector has declined and the country is now so …

Gov Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State By Omeiza Ajayi The ruling All Progressives Congress APC said it has been able to resolve some “life-threatening challenges” in 11 of its state chapters, expressing commitment to continue to move from unnecessary wrangling, squabbles and disputes. Chairman, Caretaker/Extraordinary National Convention Planning Committee of the party, Gov. Mai Mala …

Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State By Dayo Johnson, Akure Ondo state government has replied the chairman of the PDP Ondo State Election Campaign Committee and governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde on the allegation that the All progressive Congress should be blamed for the incessant violent attacks in the state. Makinde said “We have always …

Gboyega Oyetola Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun has approved the release of the sum of N 708 million to offset pension arrears of retired civil servants in the state. The state Head of Service, Mr Festus Olowogboyega, said in a statement on Tuesday in Osogbo that N508 million was approved for the payment of pension of …

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu has ordered a full-scale investigation into alleged N2.67 billion released to the 104 unity colleges during the COVID-19 lockdown for meal subsidies. The development came on the heels of a report of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC) that the sum of …

Nasir el-Rufai By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Governor Nasir El Rufai of Kaduna State has unveiled a draft budget of N237bn for the 2021 fiscal year that reflects the government’s commitment to promoting equal opportunity, accelerate human capital development, and attain fiscal viability. The governor noted that the budget proposals have taken into account the economic uncertainty unleashed …

By Chinonso Alozie, Owerri The Imo North senatorial candidate of the Accord Party, Patrick Ndubueze yesterday continued to receive prayers from hundreds of men of God of different denominations ahead of the October 30th Imo North bye-election. One of such prayer battles which took place at Umualumoke in Okigwe local government area of Imo state was …

An auto mechanic, Olumayowa Afolabi, on Tuesday urged an Ile-Tuntun Customary Court in Ibadan to dissolve his 17-year-old marriage to his estranged wife, Mojisola, on grounds of disrespect, a threat to life and frequent assault. In his testimony before the court, the petitioner, who lives at Odeyan-Akanran road in Ibadan, said that he was no …

Gbajabiamila By Tordue Salem, Abuja A member of the house of representatives, Rep. Muda Lawal Umar has commended the Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila and the entire leadership of the House of Representatives, for the digitalising proceedings of the Green Chamber. The Member who represents Toro Federal Constituency of Bauchi State expressed …

Fayose The Federal High Court in Lagos, on Tuesday, further adjourned until Oct. 19, and 20, for the continuation of trial of former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, facing charges of fraud and money laundering. The prosecution Counsel, Mr Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), who was expected to call his eighth witness, told the trial judge, Justice …

Dayo Johnson Akure AN Ondo high court in Akure has sentenced the Founder of Sotitobire Praising Chapel, Prophet Babatunde Alfa and five others to life imprisonment over the disappearance of a one-year-old boy, Gold kolawole in the church last year. Justice Olusegun Odusola in his judgement convicted the defendants having found them guilty of the two count charge of kidnapping …

Okunbor Denies involvement in alleged fraudulent contract By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY –   REACTING to speculations that Edo born Business mogul and the Chairman, Ocean Marine Limited, Capt Hosa Okunbo has taken ill and flown abroad after the Edo September 19th Governorship election where his preferred candidate lost, an aide to the philanthropist yesterday said …

Say urgency needed to restore situation By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, and Nigeria Electricity Consumers Advocacy Network, NECAN, x-ray Nigeria’s 60 years of nationhood. The Executive Director, CISLAC, doubling also as Chairman Transparency International Nigeria, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, said, “On Anti-corruption; In Nigeria today, systemic corruption constitutes a …

Nigeria-born popular music streaming platform, Meplaylist has announced the appointment of Mathew Knowles and Michael Kay Kiladejo as members of its global executive team. The announcement follows their investment earlier in the year in the on-demand music streaming startup, Meplaylist. They are now to play executive roles in the fast-growing DSP. Recall that they both …

The Lagos Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), arrested 1,091 traffic offenders in its ‘Operation Show your Driver’s Licence’ exercise, in the past seven days, its Commander, Olusegun Ogungbemide, has said. Ogungbemide told the Newsmen on Tuesday in Lagos that the offenders were arrested over expired vehicle documents, tyres, and speed limiting …

Malian soldiers. PHOTO: AFP West Africa bloc Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has lifted post-coup sanctions against Mali. The 15-nation-member of ECOWAS slapped sanctions on Mali after the August 18 military coup, which toppled president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. The sanctions “will be lifted when a civilian prime minister is named,” ECOWAS Commission President …

A Magistrates ‘ Court in Osogbo, on Tuesday, sentenced four men to two years imprisonment each for destroying cell padlocks and escaping from lawful custody. The police charged Adeleke Abitu, Malik Odewale, Sola Segun, and Ayoola Pelumi with conspiracy, malicious damage, and escape from custody. They pleaded guilty to the three counts. Magistrate A.K. Ajala …

…Task FG on Effective Regulation of Oil Sector By Tordue Salem, Abuja Experts in the oil and gas sector have called on members of the National Assembly to ensure quick passage of the new Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) for the assent of President Muhammadu Buhari. The stakeholders at a Workshop organised by Facility for Oil Sector …

Naira Marley By Juliet Ebirim Nigerian singer, Azeez Adeshina Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley has cancelled #EndSars protest scheduled to hold today Tuesday, October 6. Following a statement made by the Inspector General of Police, informing Nigerian youths that their complaints on the issues on ground are being looked into, the singer took to Twitter …

President Donald Trump of USA. U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday faced a fresh backlash for removing his mask when he returned to the White House. Trump, however, urged Americans not to fear the COVID-19 disease that has killed over 209,000 people in the country and put him in hospital. Trump arrived at the White …