Sen Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, has said that active participation of youth and women farmers in agriculture would fast-track development in the sector, increase production and revitalise agribusiness. He said this in a statement by Ezeaja Ikemefuna, Assistant Director of Information in the ministry, on Sunday in Abuja. Kyari stated this during…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated all the winners of Saturday’s by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga on Sunday in Abuja. The President also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the hitch-free elections, mostly devoid of violence. …
Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara State Governments have embarked on awareness campaigns and reactivation of disaster response teams as part of strategies to curb the scourge of envisaged floods in their respective areas. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that as the states continue to intensify efforts, deluge had already began in some communities with…
The Federal Republic of Nigeria is set to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federative Republic of Brazil on Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) to unlock direct flight. Mr Obafemi Bajomo, Special Adviser on Foreign Direct Investments to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency…
…Vote sold for N4000, snacks By Abbas Jimoh As the nation holds by-elections in 12 states of the federation, the Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) has expressed mixed feeling over the low voter turn-out of the elections and the conduct of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Executive Director of the KDI, Mr Bukola Idowu, at…
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Sen. David Mark, has paid tribute to the late Emir of Zuru, Sani Sami. Mark described the late Emir as a gallant soldier, a patriot, and a traditional ruler of honour whose passing marks a great loss to Nigeria. In a statement issued by his Media…
The Kaduna State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has attributed the victories at Saturday’s by-elections in the State to the enduring resonance of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the inclusive, people-centered leadership of Gov. Uba Sani. Mr Yahaya Pate, Kaduna State Secretary of the APC, made the affirmation on Sunday in…
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State has rejected the outcome of the Tsanyawa/Ghari state constituency re-run election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Chairman of the party in the state, Hashimu Dungurawa, stated this during a news briefing on Sunday in Kano. Dungurawa, who applauded the performance of its…
By Abbas Jimoh Stakeholders have urged the National Assembly to legalise constituency projects as part of measures to ensure citizens buy-in, sustainability and positive impacts. They made the call on Thursday in Abuja at a ‘Stakeholder Roundtable on Local Government Autonomy’, organised by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC). The event was part of…
By Adamu Musa Abdulkadir, PhD The air is thick with expectations. The smoke is everywhere and the fire appears not far off. The buzz is deafening, and now rising to a crescendo: Jonathan is Coming! Jonathan is Coming! Expectedly the jury is already out in full force with many pundits, commentators and self styled political…
