…to Baale’s compound, where they currently are. “We don’t have any ransom to pay, you Fulanis should raise that ransom among yourselves and pay because we don’t have such money to pay. They started from N300 million and brought it down to N150 million. “Fulanis should contribute the ransom and get the woman, children an…

…of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to promote trade and investment across Africa." The minister also noted that the cargo route forms part of broader efforts to make continental trade easier by improving physical connections between African economies, a key objective of the AfCFTA framework. "I am excited to be here with m…

…of displacement seen in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The DRC recorded an astonishing 9.748 million conflict-related displacements and 313,000 disaster displacements, totaling more than 10 million movements. The crisis was driven largely by the violent resurgence of the M23 armed group in the country's eastern…

"Organisations hosting data locally would pay in local currency rather than foreign exchange," he said "This would help reduce exposure to exchange rate pressures and lower long-term operating costs," he added. Beyond the financial argument, Adebayo framed local hosting as a matter of national data sovereignty, which h…

…the state," Mu'azu stated. He disclosed that Governor Nasir Idris had directed the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to activate emergency response measures immediately after receiving reports of the infestation. As part of the intervention, the ministry has deployed agricultural extension officers and crop pro…

…government support. The institute's national president, who said the event was organised to reflect on past achievements and failures in town planning practice, lamented the difficult enforcement of town planning laws. Ogbonna, a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (FNITP), said that enforcing the laws ha…

…that, and we are going to address it. There is nothing to worry about," he said. The minister also dismissed claims that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway would be abandoned before completion. According to him, significant progress has already been recorded within two years of commencement. "We started in 2024, and thi…

…to buy 10 cartons of ammunition. Their leader said yes, but added that he wanted to finish dealing with an old man first, referring to me," he recounted. According to Tsiga, when he jokingly asked to be included in the transaction, the bandit leader dismissed him, claiming he no longer held any position of influence. "…

…and inclusive to remain relevant and competitive. According to him ,the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is implementing the National Cooperative Reform and Revamp Programme, a five-year agenda designed to reposition the cooperative sector as a major contributor to national development and economic pro…

…from the misgovernance and hardship Nigerians are experiencing under the current administration," Adeniji added. Also addressing supporters at the rally, the Southwest Coordinator of the Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement, Alhaji Olaniru Abass, said the growing support for Olawepo-Hashim across the Southwest reflected i…

Reacting to the development, South Africa's Health Ministry said it had not received any official notification but noted that it had already been working on plans to reduce dependence on foreign support. The ministry also stated that life-saving antiretroviral drugs are largely funded by the South African government an…

…Governor Alia had in 2024 established two separate panels to investigate the administration of his predecessor. One panel was tasked with examining the state's income and expenditure between 2015 and 2023, while the other focused on the sale and lease of government assets, markets, and state-owned enterprises during th…

…NANS president called on the Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, and the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, to urgently intervene and address all issues responsible for the delay. He urged the authorities to p…

…traditional rulers into leadership positions, warning that they would challenge his administration. Contrary to those fears, Obi said their honest counsel strengthened governance rather than weakened it. "They caused me trouble because they always told me the truth," he said, noting that their sincere advice made a sig…

…emphasized that the oversight exercise is not intended to witch-hunt any council administration but rather to promote good governance, strengthen institutional accountability, and encourage efficient utilization of public resources. The committee reiterates its dedication to endorsing policies and programs aimed at enh…

"Electoral offences attract sanctions. Vote buying, vote selling, ballot box snatching, violence and intimidation, destruction of electoral materials and disorderly conduct at polling units."

…authority to appoint and dissolve the Directorate of State – the group’s apex administrative organ. The crisis ensued after IPOB leader, Kanu, who is currently serving a life sentence in Sokoto prison following his conviction on terrorism charges by the Nigerian government, dissolved the 3rd Administration of the DOS,…

The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has dismissed concerns over water retention observed on portions of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, assuring Nigerians that the project and other major legacy road projects of the Federal Government would be completed by 2031. Umahi gave the assurance on Friday during an in…

…arrested for drug trafficking. Reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, arrested Officer Woos for allegedly importing a substantial quantity of bread and brownies laced with cocaine, from Mexico, surfaced online on Thursday. Reacting on Saturday in a statement by Versed Att…

…of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, and the Amotekun Corps were on Saturday deployed to the polling unit where Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, was expected to cast his vote. Officials of the three security agencies arrived at the polling centre at about th…

…clarified that her decision to contest for the House of Representatives does not diminish her political vision but rather aligns it more closely with the needs of her constituency. She also used the occasion to outline her agenda, which include youth empowerment, job creation and expansion of digital skills training, a…

…the state’s transportation system. According to him, the project aligns with his administration’s THEMES+ agenda, particularly the Transportation and Traffic Management pillar. Sanwo-Olu noted that Lagos remains Nigeria’s commercial and economic centre and is increasingly attracting investments in technology, financial…

By Dennis Agbo There is an alleged result sheet snatching at Umuokara village Hall in Orba, Udenu local government area of Enugu State. The suspect was identified as “Okadigbo” by people who said they knew him as a thug. But at the polling unit, the presiding officer denied the allegation, saying the result sheet was w…

…the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for their punctuality and organisation of the process and asked them to keep it up. He said, “I have voted exactly at 8:32. I want to commend INEC this time around for a wonderful organisation; the first time they stood by the punctuality of the time, we were before…

…immediately," he said. The NDPC boss said the commission had investigated several organisations, including Meta, TikTok, Temu, Remita and Sterling Bank, stressing that no organisation was exempted from scrutiny. According to him, the commission prefers to focus on due process and avoid prejudicing cases or investigatin…