Agriculture and Food Security: Key sectors for Africa’s growth
An Exclusive Q&A with Folajomi Adegbulugbe, Executive Director at The Hive Incubator Folajomi Adegbulugbe is an accomplished entrepreneur, business leader, and investor with a passion for driving innovation and growth across diverse sectors, including agriculture, energy, and technology. As the Executive Director of The Hive Incubator and CEO of several successful ventures, Folajomi has been […]
6 injured as gunmen invade Osun community
Shina Abubakar Six persons were reportedly injured after gunmen invaded the Egbedi community in Egbedore Local Government Council Area over a land and chieftaincy dispute. It was gathered that some gun-wielding hoodlums laid siege on the town on Thursday, shooting sporadically into the air and attacking residents with cutlasses. A palace chief who spoke with […]
Sultan declares March 1 as start of Ramadan fasting
The Sultan of Sokoto and Leader of the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially declared Saturday, March 1, 2025, as the first day of Ramadan 1446 AH, marking the beginning of the holy month of fasting.
UEFA fines Real Madrid for ‘discriminatory behaviour’ in Champions League
Real Madrid were on Friday punished for the behaviour of their fans during the second leg of the Champions League play-off against Manchester City.
PANDEF urges Supreme Court to reconsider ruling on Rivers State FAAC allocation
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed deep concern over the recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, which has halted the disbursement of Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) funds to Rivers State. The group warns that this decision could have severe consequences for the state’s citizens, economic stability, and ongoing peace efforts in the Niger Delta region.
Speakership: GAC, APC Caucus working to resolve Lagos Assembly impasse – Olusi
The Chairman of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Pa Tajudeen Olusi, has disclosed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus committee, led by Chief Bisi Akande, and the council are currently working towards an amicable resolution of the ongoing leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Tinubu to Muslims: Use Ramadan to foster unity, peace in communities
President Bola Tinubu has urged Muslims to use the Ramadan period to foster unity and peace in their various communities.
Ramadan: Fire Service urges stricter safety measures
As Muslims enter into Ramadan, the Federal Fire Service FFS has launched a comprehensive safety campaign, urging adherents to exercise extra caution in their homes and on the roads throughout the holy month.
Naira depreciates to N1,505/$ in parallel market
The Naira today depreciated to N1,505 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,495 per dollar on Thursday.
2027: Ganduje, Matawalle can’t speak for the North – PDP
The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ibrahim Abdullahi, has criticized the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, over their claims that northerners will re-elect President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
Akpabio vs Natasha: Accusations and reactions
The rift between the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), has escalated, with Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan accusing Akpabio of sexual harassment and political victimization.
