Aisha Wakaso
5 Sep
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has revealed that he spent part of his leave in China to learn about their agricultural and industrial practices, to explore how they can be replicated in Niger State. Bago, who is part of President Bola Tinubu’s delegation in Beijing, China on an official visit attending the Forum…
19 Aug
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has praised Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State for his transformative approach to agriculture aimed at providing sufficient foods to citizens across the country. Obasanjo made the commendation when the delegation of Commissioners and Special Advisers from Niger State visited him in Abeokuta, Ogun State. In a statement by the…
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The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), a Nigerian knowledge institution, has called on the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, to provide an explanation as to why his ministry has yet to submit the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) for 2025-2027. Section 11(2) of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) mandates the Federal…
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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has disclosed that the country’s crude oil production has risen to 1.8 million barrels per day which is in line with efforts to ensure energy security. The NUPRC Chief Executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe disclosed this on Monday at the 42nd Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the Nigerian…
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President Bola Tinubu on Monday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering dialogue, reconciliation, and healing among all ethnic nationalities that make up Nigeria. In a special message commemorating the 2024 Ogoni Martyrs Remembrance Day, President Tinubu expressed solidarity with the National Youth Council of Ogoni People (NYCOP) and all Ogoni citizens to honour those who…
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Two Nigerian men were arrested in the Dominican Republic over the weekend for attempting to smuggle drugs. The National Directorate of Drug Control (DNCD) stated that agents, acting on a tip, intercepted the two men at Las Americas International Airport, local media, loop news reported on Monday. They were scheduled to fly to Paris, France,…
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Assistant Inspector General of Police Benneth Igweh has directed a full investigation into claims of extortion involving officers from the Zone 7 Police Command in Abuja. The allegations surfaced on Friday through Harrison Gwamnishu, an X user with the handle #HarrisonBbi18, who claimed that Zone 7 officers extorted N2.3 million from Nwosu Ndubuisi, reportedly forcing…
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that campaigns remain a crucial part of the electoral process in any political dispensation, reminiscing that he covered the entire six states of the Southwest in one day ahead of the 1999 presidential elections. Obasanjo emphasised this point while reminiscing on his past political campaign experiences during a courtesy…
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The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) and the Association of Nigerian Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), Ondo State chapters, have endorsed Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa ahead of this Saturday's governorship election in the state. While throwing their weight behind Aiyedatiwa, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, the leadership of the union…
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The adoption of the United States presidential system in Nigeria has only increased poverty and insecurity across the country, doing more harm than good for Nigeria, particularly in the last 25 years of the country’s democratic journey, stakeholders said on Monday. They also called for circumspection in considering the parliamentary method. The stakeholders stated this…
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Happy Singles’ Day, fam! If you're still out here doing solo runs, don’t fret; you’re in good company. Today is all about you and your "singlehood glory." Now, if you’re wondering, "Why am I still single at my age?" relax, you’re not alone! And today, we’re not here to judge but to laugh it off.…
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday reiterated his commitment to implementing child-friendly police practices. He gave the assurance at a conference and workshop program with the heads of all Police Investigation units, at the Nigeria Police Resource Center, Jabi, Abuja. The workshop aimed to enhance professionalism and standardisation of criminal investigations and…