President Bola Tinubu has challenged Plateau leaders to review past White Papers on security crises and propose implementable resolutions to end recurring violence. Tinubu gave the charge on Wednesday during a meeting with a 32-member delegation from Plateau at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The president also approved N2 billion relief support for victims of the…
The Senate has approved 516,333,700 dollar syndicated financing facility for the construction of Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway. This followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts during plenary on Wednesday The approval followed a letter from President Bola Tinubu dated April 20, requesting legislative backing for external…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the allocation of land plots to Ambassadors and High Commissioners-Designate in Abuja, describing the move as a strategy to deepen diplomatic engagement and foster stronger ties with Nigeria. Wike made this known on Wednesday during a courtesy…
The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) has launched a nationwide tree planting campaign aimed at planting 1,000 trees within one hour (7am – 8am) across multiple locations in Nigeria on Thursday, 30 April 2026, in a bold demonstration of its commitment to environmental sustainability and community development. The initiative, implemented under the COWA Green Borders…
Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress(ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has launched a strong attack on what he described as “political buccaneers” attempting to take over the party structure, insisting the plot has been defeated following a recent court ruling on factional congresses. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Maitama, on Monday nullified…
Across the vast, diverse agricultural landscape of Nigeria, a much-needed transformation is taking place. From a national perspective, the challenge has always been one of scale and connectivity. Nigeria’s agricultural sector contributes significantly to its GDP, yet it has long been plagued by a massive extension gap. Nationally, the ratio of extension agents to farm…
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos State chapter, has urged local farmers to adopt expertise in running their farms to prevent losses in the sector. The PAN Chairman, Mr Mojeed Iyiola, made this call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. Iyiola reiterated that no farmer or…
A Bill for a Law to amend the Anambra State Local Government Administration Law, 2024 has been passed into law by Anambra law makers. The Executive Bill was presented by the Deputy Majority Leader, Mr Jude Akpua representing Njikoka 2, and was seconded by the Minority Leader, Mr Johnbosco Akaegbobi, representing Nnewi South 2 constituency….
Global leaders, activists, and advocates have called for a fundamental shift in power and accountability systems to accelerate gender equality as the ”Women Deliver” 2026 Conference opens in Narrm (Melbourne). This is contained in a statement made available to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, and signed by Kim Lufkin, Director of Communications, ‘’Women…
The Senate on Wednesday ordered an investigation into renewed attacks in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa. The lawmakers also directed immediate provision of relief materials for displaced residents following violent assaults on communities, including Kwa, Gyakan, Rigange, Waduku and Tchobo, by gunmen reportedly riding motorcycles. The resolution followed a motion by Sen. Binos Yaroe…
