Shettima orders speedy disbursement of FG’s N250bn loan for smallholder farmers at single digit
—Lauds Tinubu for giving PFSCU political cover to act boldly on fertiliser liberalisation initiative, seed fund By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA – THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, directed the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) to expedite action on the disbursement of the Federal Government’s ₦250 billion credit support for smallholder farmers at […]
PDP must go beyond words, defend Akpoti-Uduaghan in action — Abduljabbar Rufai
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano, Abduljabbar Rufai, has urged the party to move beyond public statements and take concrete steps to ensure that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is allowed to resume her legislative duties.
ADC Crisis: Court orders Mark-led leadership to show cause Sep 15
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Senator David Mark-led interim leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to appear before it on September 15 to show cause why the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, should not be barred from recognising them.
FIFA U-turn allows Athletic Bilbao to sign Laporte
Athletic Bilbao will sign Aymeric Laporte after world football governing body FIFA changed their stance on Thursday.
Ned Nwoko calls for Igbo unity beyond Southeast
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has called on Igbos in the Southeast to embrace their kinsmen residing in other parts of the country, as part of efforts to strengthen the unity of Ndigbo.
‘If Nigeria misses 2026 World Cup, NFF board should be sacked’ — Mikel Obi
Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has called for the removal of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board if the country fails to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
