FG Launches ‘Project Earn From The Soil’ to Empower 500,000 South-South Farmers
The federal government has introduced “Project Earn From The Soil,” an initiative aimed at empowering over 500,000 smallholder farmers, fisherfolk, and agribusinesses in the South-South region. Spearheaded by Hon. Gift Johnbull, the Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement for the South-South, the project seeks to harness the region’s agricultural potential to boost food […]
Niger State Aims to Enroll 600,000 Out-of-School Children with World Bank Aid
The Niger State government, in collaboration with the World Bank-backed Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), aims to enroll around 600,000 out-of-school children back into the education system. Announced by Dr. Hadiza Asabe Mohammed, Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, the initiative seeks to reduce the state’s out-of-school children, estimated at over 600,000 […]
NLC President Must Comply with The Law – Presidency
The presidency has asserted that Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), must adhere to legal obligations and respond to summons from security agencies. This follows controversy over Ajaero’s halted international travel, which was reportedly due to his failure to comply with an ongoing investigation. Special Adviser to the President on Information and […]
Gov. Obaseki Accuses Police of Colluding with APC to Intimidate PDP Members Ahead of Election
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has alleged a troubling collaboration between the police and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) aimed at intimidating members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the upcoming governorship election. In a statement on his X handle, Governor Obaseki condemned the supposed police involvement in targeting PDP members. […]
High-Stakes Showdown: Trump and Harris to Face Off in Crucial Presidential Debate
Presidential debates hold significant weight in American politics, and the upcoming face-off between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on Tuesday night—currently the only one scheduled—could be especially consequential. Joe Biden’s weak showing in the first presidential debate in late June triggered a wave of pressure within the Democratic Party, ultimately leading him to withdraw from […]
AGF Fagbemi Calls for Exclusion of Corruption Convicts from State Pardon
Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, has advocated for tougher measures against corruption, proposing that individuals convicted of corruption should be barred from receiving state pardons. This recommendation was made during a roundtable event organized by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) […]
DSS Refutes Claims of Unlawful Presence at SERAP’s Office
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied accusations from the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) that its operatives unlawfully occupied the group’s Abuja office. SERAP had called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene, citing harassment and intimidation. In response, the DSS clarified that its visit was part of a routine investigation, not an […]
NAF Redeploys Senior Officers in Strategic Shakeup for Enhanced Operations
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has executed a major reshuffle of its senior officers to enhance operational efficiency and introduce new leadership perspectives. Approved by Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, this strategic realignment aims to optimize the NAF’s leadership and operational effectiveness. NAF Deputy Spokesman Group Captain Kabiru Ali revealed that […]
Telecom Sector Faces Shutdown Threat as Workers’ Union Initiates Strike
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is facing potential disruptions as the Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association (PTCOSA) has launched a strike action. The union, which represents over 800 workers across various telecom companies, has warned of a nationwide impact on telecommunications services. In a statement on Monday, PTCOSA Secretary-General Okonu Abdullahi announced the strike, citing […]
APC Postpones National Caucus and NEC Meetings Indefinitely
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that its National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings, originally slated for September 11 and 12, 2024, have been postponed indefinitely. This decision was confirmed by APC National Publicity Secretary, Barrister Felix Morka, in a statement released on Monday night. The postponement affects the gatherings approved by […]
