IN June, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Audu Ogbe, flagged off with fanfare the first batch of 72 tonnes of yams being exported to Europe and America from the shores of Nigeria. It was another bold step to expand the base of our foreign exchange earning beyond crude oil.

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, yesterday, ordered an immediate investigation into the assault on Mr. Wale Odunsi, Daily Post Deputy Editor, by the security aide attached to Government House.

The Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Benue State chapter, yesterday, declared an indefinite strike, following the expiration of an earlier seven-day warning strike, which expired last Wednesday.

IN order to revamp the  dwindling fortune of the sport of swimming from the grassroots level in Nigeria,10 schools across Lagos are expected to compete at the maiden Dolphin Swimming League scheduled to kick off in December.

FORMER Interim National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Bisi Akande, has declared that the party’s ticket for the 2019 presidential election remains open to contenders as President Muhammadu Buhari is yet to indicate interest in a second term.

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA has tasked the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to ensure that the November 18 Anambra governorship election was conducted in a free and fair manner, at all cost.

Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, candidate Dr. Stephen Mbah has warned against the use cash and other gratifications to get votes from the electorate, urging the Anambra voters to collect the money from the politicians and vote their choice candidates.

DESPITE her superlative performance at the recently concluded Afrobasket where the men’s senior national team, the D’Tigers emerged second best after losing in the final to host, Tunisia, Nigeria dropped on the current FIBA ranking released Wednesday.

ASABA—THE Secretary to Delta State Government, SSG, Hon. Festus Agas disclosed that the State Appropriation Bill for 2018 fiscal year would hit the floor of the Delta State House of Assembly before the end of October.

LAGOS—As part of moves to tackle the challenges around Apapa, operators of shipping lines in Apapa ports have been accused of being the major cause of traffic gridlock being experienced in the area and environs.