In a renewed push to reposition Kogi State as a strategic player in Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, the state government has opened talks with the Nigerian Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) to explore a partnership aimed at scaling up agribusiness and attracting global investment in food security. The initiative aligns with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s development blueprint to make agriculture a viable commercial enterprise, capable of driving economic transformation, food sufficiency and rural development. Leading a high-level delegation to NIRSAL headquarters in Abuja on Monday, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Timothy Ojoma, said the engagement…
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By Wilberforce Edward Adamawa State’s political landscape, following the outcomes of the 2019 and 2023 general elections, may have left some opposition parties, particularly the All Progressives Congress (APC), feeling a sense of apprehension. However, a new energy is coursing through the APC, suggesting a determined effort to reposition and reclaim political leadership in the state come 2027. At the heart of this resurgence is a young and dynamic philanthropist, Dr. Emmanuel N. Musa, President of the Emnamu Foundation. His growing influence and extensive network of supporters are increasingly being viewed as pivotal assets that could significantly bolster the APC’s…
By Ben Adaji, Jalingo What began as a routine trading day at Jalingo’s Mile 6 Market ended in blood and chaos, after a tipper truck laden with shaft sand lost control and crashed into a crowd of traders and shoppers—leaving many dead and dozens wounded. The chilling incident occurred mid-morning when the bustling market was alive with activity. Eyewitnesses say the truck was speeding when one of its tires suddenly exploded. In seconds, the driver lost control, and the vehicle swerved off the road, careening directly into the heart of the market. “There was no warning. One moment people were…
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s ruling party, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has resigned as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a sudden end to his embattled tenure at the helm of the party’s national leadership. Ganduje, who served as Governor of Kano State from 2015 to 2023, reportedly tendered his resignation with immediate effect on Friday, though no official statement has been issued by the APC’s national secretariat as at press time. Multiple sources within the party confirmed the development, though many declined to go on record. One senior official at the…
In a defining moment for African economic integration, Nigeria and Rwanda have signed a historic double taxation treaty that signals a bold step towards reclaiming the continent’s financial sovereignty and unlocking cross-border private capital. The agreement—inked on the sidelines of the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Abuja—is far more than a bureaucratic tax instrument. It marks the convergence of two reform-minded African economies, committed to rewriting the rules of engagement for investors and governments alike. Signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, and Rwanda’s Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Mr. Yusuf…
In a bold move that signals a major shake-up within Nigeria’s political opposition landscape, the Forum of State Chairmen of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has thrown its weight behind the suspension of National Chairman Shehu Musa Gabam and two other top party officials. They described the action as “a necessary purge to restore credibility, internal democracy, and moral authority” to the party. Addressing a packed press conference at the Green Minds Hotel in Abuja on Friday, the state leaders insisted that the SDP must hold itself to higher ethical standards, especially as a party positioning itself as the “credible…
In a historic ruling that reverberates across international legal and diplomatic circles, the High Court in Nairobi, Kenya, has declared the 2021 abduction and rendition of Biafra agitator and Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, as illegal, unconstitutional, and a gross violation of his fundamental rights. Justice E.C. Mwita, delivering a 13-page judgment on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, held both the Kenyan and Nigerian governments liable for Kanu’s forceful seizure and transfer, citing violations of constitutional rights and established extradition procedures. The court awarded Kshs 10 million (approximately ₦119.5 million) in damages against the Kenyan government for…
Chaos erupted at the Federal Character Commission (FCC) headquarters in Abuja on Thursday as enraged staff barricaded the main gate, calling for the immediate sack of Chairperson Dr. Muheeba Dankaka over what they described as years of gross mismanagement, corruption, and authoritarian leadership. The protest, led by the Commission’s Joint Negotiating Council (Tripartite Union), paralyzed activities within the premises. Union leaders accused Dankaka of sidelining civil service regulations, centralizing power, and wrecking the institution’s constitutional mandate of equity and inclusion in public service appointments. “Five years of decay, oppression, and impunity must end now,” declared union chairman Benson Ameh. “We…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has strongly denied reports alleging that he allocated 2,082 hectares of land in Abuja’s upscale districts of Asokoro and Maitama to his son, describing the claims as entirely false and a deliberate attempt to tarnish his reputation. The denial was issued through a statement by Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, who criticized the report as baseless and lacking in journalistic credibility. “In Asokoro and Maitama today, where would anyone find over 2,000 hectares of land for allocation? The claim is not only misleading, it…
In a sweeping move to modernize Nigeria’s tax system and unlock new economic potential, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday signed into law four landmark tax reform bills, signaling what many have called the boldest step yet in his economic agenda. The signing ceremony at the Presidential Villa brought together Nigeria’s top political and economic leaders—including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, key finance committee chairs, governors, and federal cabinet members—underscoring the historic significance of the moment. The newly enacted laws include: The Nigeria Tax Bill (Ease of Doing Business) – Streamlines the country’s chaotic tax laws into…