President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the Nigerian Army for their steadfast security operations along the Illela–Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway—a transformative infrastructure initiative under his Renewed Hope Agenda. The President’s message was delivered by the Honourable Minister of Defence, His Excellency Mohammed Badaru Abubakar during a field visit to the Forward Operations Base Laager in Kebbi State on Thursday. Personal Assistant on Media & Publicity to the Minister, Mati Ali in a statement explained that the visit was part of a broader operational assessment of military engagements in the North-West. Quoting the minister, the statement indicated, “The troops stationed there are…
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In a bold move to revitalize Nigeria’s agricultural sector and drive inclusive economic growth, the Federal Government has partnered with Propcom+, a UK Aid-funded initiative focused on climate-smart and market-driven farming solutions. The collaboration was sealed during a high-level meeting in Abuja, where the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, received a delegation from Propcom+. The partnership aims to empower smallholder farmers, expand access to finance and inputs, and strengthen agricultural resilience in the face of climate change and conflict. Minister Edun emphasized that agriculture remains central to the administration’s economic recovery plan,…
A domestic argument between a young couple in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, took a deadly turn on Tuesday, leaving one dead and the other fighting for his life in the hospital. The Akwa Ibom State Police Command confirmed that 26-year-old Ruth Ngozi Sunday was killed in a violent altercation with her live-in boyfriend at their residence in Qua River Quarters. Police arrived at the scene around 10:15 AM to find both individuals lying in a pool of blood with multiple stab wounds, reportedly inflicted with a kitchen knife. While the motive for the altercation remains unclear, investigators believe the lovers…
By Muhammed Danjuma Ogwu, Lafia For thousands of smallholder farmers in Nasarawa State, the fear of poor harvests and rising food prices is giving way to hope, thanks to a bold intervention by One Acre Fund Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation working to boost food security and rural livelihoods. On Wednesday, the organisation launched a large-scale distribution of fertilizers, improved maize seeds, herbicides, and pesticides to over 16,000 farmers across 13 local government areas of the state—an effort aimed at tackling hunger and ensuring better yields during the 2025 farming season. At the launch held in Nasarawa Eggon, Emmanuel Bamgboye, Field…
***Dismisses Nenadi Usman as Non-Member The Labour Party (LP) faction loyal to Julius Abure has announced the indefinite suspension of six high-profile members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti and Senator Ireti Kingibe, over alleged anti-party activities. The party said the decision followed the recommendation of a disciplinary committee established by its National Executive Committee (NEC). Others suspended included Senator Darlington Nwokocha, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, Hon. Amobi Ogah, and Hon. Seyi Sowunmi. Their suspension, the party said, is with immediate effect and bars them from participating in all party affairs. A statement issued by the National Secretary of the…
***Introduces New VAT Sharing Model Based on Consumption In a landmark move to modernize Nigeria’s tax system, the Senate on Wednesday passed two out of four comprehensive tax reform bills. The approved legislations—the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, 2025 and the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, 2025—represent a fundamental restructuring of the country’s revenue framework. Senate President Godswill Akpabio confirmed the passage after both bills scaled third reading. They now await concurrence by the House of Representatives and presidential assent before becoming law. One of the most consequential changes is the replacement of the term “derivation” with “place of consumption” in…
The Labour Party (LP) has taken decisive steps to discipline its former National Chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, over alleged impersonation, corruption, and anti-party activities, following a Supreme Court judgment that nullified his leadership. Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Monday, the Chairperson of the LP National Caretaker Committee, Senator Nenadi Usman, announced the constitution of a six-member Disciplinary Committee to investigate and recommend sanctions against Abure. She described him as an impostor whose continued claim to the party’s leadership has damaged its integrity. “Under Article 19 of the Labour Party Constitution (1999 as amended), the NEC hereby constitutes a…
The Senate on Wednesday formally received a letter from Senator Suleiman Abdurrahman Kawu (OFR, PhD) of Kano South Senatorial District, announcing his defection from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing irreconcilable divisions within the NNPP. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read Senator Kawu’s letter during plenary, where the lawmaker declared his move to the APC pursuant to Section 68 (1)(g) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). Kawu described the APC as “the largest party in Africa” and “the only stable party in Nigeria.” In his letter, Kawu stated…
***Warn Against One-Party Rule At a memorial held in honour of the late elder statesman Chief Edwin Clark, former President Goodluck Jonathan issued a strong warning against the emergence of a one-party system in Nigeria, calling it a dangerous trend that could unravel the nation’s democracy. Speaking at the Memorial Lecture and Day of Tribute in Abuja, Jonathan said that though one-party states have succeeded elsewhere under special circumstances, such systems imposed by manipulation or intimidation would backfire in Nigeria’s delicate political landscape. “One-party rule is not automatically bad — Tanzania used it for national unity,” Jonathan said, referencing the…
By Fatima Ndagi The Nigeria-US Parliamentary Friendship Group in the House of Representatives has cautioned the United States against listing Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC), stating that such a designation could harm Nigeria’s ability to combat crime and hinder international partnerships. The warning was issued during a six-day diplomatic mission to the United States, where the delegation, led by Hon. Jesse Okey-Joe Onuakalusi, engaged top U.S. lawmakers including Congressman Christopher Smith. The group used the meeting to appeal against any move to categorize Nigeria under CPC status, which is often reserved for countries accused of severe religious…