The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched four major initiatives valued at around €110 million, designed to enhance regional peace and stability, facilitate institutional reforms, and boost trade within the sub-region. These projects, funded by the European Union (€82.5 million), Germany (€26 million), and other partners, are part of the ECOWAS Peace,…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), Hon Yazeed Shehu Danfulani, hosted a high-level delegation from LW Consultancy LTD to explore strategic partnerships. The meeting held at the agency headquarter yesterday, focused on advancing NAIC’s mission and supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The delegation, led…
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that Pastor Paul Adefarasin, founder of the House on the Rock Church, has presented himself for questioning regarding a viral video that appeared to show him holding a gun-like object during a roadside encounter. The Command, in a post shared via its official X (formerly Twitter) account on…
Zamfara All Progressive Congress support group has told Senator Orji Uzor Kalu that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu can comfortably win re-election in 2027 without the support of Governor Dauda Lawal. In a statement on Tuesday y, the group’s chairman, Muhammed Kabir Lawal, said key political figures in the state—Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello…
The Zamfara State All Progressive Congress (APC) Youths Forum has publicly condemned Governor Dauda Lawal’s purported attempts to align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing him of political opportunism. In a statement on Tuesday, the forum’s chairman, Musa Adams, described Lawal’s political approach as divisive, claiming it has undermined the state’s unity. “Dauda Lawal’s biased…
The federal government has unveiled the registration portal for the upcoming 2025 National Youth Conference, dubbed Youth Confab 2025. This initiative was announced by Ayodele Olawande, the Minister of Youth Development, during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday. He underscored that the conference will be led by youth, non-partisan, and inclusive, aiming to gather…
According to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Nigeria has solidified its status as Africa’s leading crude oil producer, even as production experienced a slight dip in May. In its latest monthly report, OPEC revealed that Nigeria’s oil output fell to 1.45 million barrels per day (bpd) from 1.48 million bpd the previous…
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has reported that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) accrued around N1.024 trillion from the Education Tax over the last five years. Dr. Ogbonnaya Orji, NEITI’s Executive Secretary, made this announcement during a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing in Abuja, referencing findings from NEITI’s industry reports regarding Nigeria’s…
Iran has told mediators from Qatar and Oman that it will not consider a ceasefire or enter negotiations while Israeli attacks continue, a senior official familiar with the discussions said on Sunday. The stance underscores the heightened tensions as both countries escalate military actions, sparking fears of a broader regional conflict. According to the source,…
Zamfara Youth Concerns Citizens (ZYCC)has formally petitioned the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) accusing Hon Bilyaminu Ismail Moriki of promoting terrorism and impersonating the military. The chairman of the group,Hon.Comrade Anas Abdullahi Kaura, submitted the petition citing serious criminal allegations ranging from unlawful possession of firearms, impersonation, treachery, and violations of the Terrorism Prevention Act. According…
