The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has disclosed why the Ministry of Livestock Development announced by President Bola Tinubu has yet to take off. Abubakar Kyari said President Tinubu was committed to harnessing the opportunities in the livestock sector. Kyari said this on Wednesday while speaking with State House Correspondents after a…
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing security at the sub-national level, particularly in light of the planned nationwide protests against economic hardship and inflation. During a meeting with National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, the governors expressed their dedication to safeguarding lives and properties. Ribadu pledged to support the governors in…
As a nationwide protest against economic hardship approaches, the military has issued a stern warning to organizers, cautioning against any form of violence. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, emphasized that while citizens have the right to peaceful protest, the military will not tolerate violent gatherings or attempts to hijack the protest….
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum is currently holding a meeting in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The meeting, which is taking place at the NGF secretariat, has all governors from the 36 states of the federation in attendance Some of the governors at the meeting venue, including Lawal Dauda of Zamfara, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, Caleb Mutfwang…
As August 1 approaches, a sense of anticipation and unease settles over Nigeria. The country’s youths, fed up with the crippling economic hardship and government inaction, have announced a nationwide protest to demand change. The streets are expected to be filled with young people, armed with placards and a determination to be heard. They are…
The Senator Representing Anambra South Senatorial District – Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah, CON, has expressed his heartfelt appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the Southeast Development Commission Bill into law. In a press statement, issued by his Special Adviser, Media and Strategic Communications, Kamen Chuks Ogbonna to Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. Ubah praised the…
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to cancel a planned protest against economic hardship, slated for next month. The protest, tagged “EndBadGovernance,” has gained traction on social media and is scheduled to hold across all states and the Federal Capital Territory in August. At a meeting with the President on Tuesday, Information Minister Mohammed…
President Bola Tinubu is set to commission the newly built Nigeria Police National Cybercrime Centre in Abuja on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. The state-of-the-art facility is designed to tackle the growing threat of cybercrime in Nigeria and enhance the country’s cybersecurity capabilities. According to a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa…
“In a swift move, the Nigerian National Assembly has passed the National Minimum Wage Act 2019 (Amendment Bill) just minutes after it was transmitted by President Bola Tinubu. The bill, which aims to increase the national minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000, sailed through both the Senate and House of Representatives with ease, receiving unanimous…
A shocking incident has come to light in Adamawa State, where a 24-year-old woman, Blessing (surname withheld), has been arrested for selling her three-year-old biological brother to fund her upcoming traditional wedding. According to reports, Blessing, who hails from Enugu State but resides in Mubi, Adamawa State, was desperate to raise funds for her wedding…
