President Bola Tinubu has taken a significant step towards resolving the long-standing issues between farmers and herders by establishing a committee dedicated to the implementation of the Renewed Hope livestock reform. This initiative aims to address conflicts and foster a harmonious relationship between these two critical agricultural sectors. The presidential committee on livestock, chaired by…
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a prominent cocaine syndicate operating from Lagos. The syndicate, allegedly led by Agbakoba John Mmadu and his wife Agbakoba Ijeoma Chinwe, along with their associate Okoye Ifeoma Maryjane, was targeted after months of meticulous intelligence gathering and…
Super Eagles striker Kayode Olarenwaju has filed for a divorce from his estranged wife, Ezinne, at a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja. The football star also prayed the Court for ₦1 billion damages against controversial UK-based Pastor, Tobi Adegboyega for emotional trauma, financial loss, and loss of goodwill occasioned by his alleged adulterous…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been striving towards establishing a single currency, the “Eco,” since the early 2000s. This initiative aims to streamline trade within the region and unlock economic growth. While the proposal has generated both enthusiasm and skepticism, a closer look reveals both the potential benefits and the existing…
The Federal Government, on Friday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ekiti State Government to convert the Ikole Ekiti Specialist Hospital into a Federal Medical Centre (FMC). This strategic move aims to enhance healthcare service delivery across Nigeria. The signing ceremony, held at the State Specialist Hospital in Ikole Ekiti, was attended by…
The Samoa Deal, named after the Pacific Island nation where it was signed on November 15, 2023, originated from the European Union. It aimed to benefit countries within the African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) regions. Nigeria initially withheld its signature due to controversial clauses, particularly those allegedly promoting LGBTQ rights, which sparked significant debate. The…
The term “JAPA,” originating from the Yoruba language, means fleeing one’s nation in search of greener pastures. This concept is not new in Nigeria, but the recent BBC expose has thrown a spotlight on a concerning trend within the civil service. Many civil servants have relocated abroad while continuing to receive salaries from the Nigerian…
In a startling revelation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has uncovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition at the Port Harcourt Area II Command in Onne. The announcement, made by Comptroller General Adewale Adeniyi during a press conference on July 1, 2024, detailed the seizure of 844 rifles and 112,500 rounds of live ammunition….
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, issued a stark warning to Senator Ireti Heebah Kingibe on Monday, declaring that she would lose the support of the people in the upcoming elections. Wike’s comments came as a direct response to Kingibe’s earlier interview where she accused him of sidelining both her and the masses…
