Niger Flooding: Northern senators seek permanent solution beyond emergency response
— Call for coordinated action by FG, state government— Commiserate with families affected by disaster By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Senators from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), have called for a permanent and coordinated solution to recurring flooding in Shiroro, Minna […]
More controversy trails GMO adoption in Nigeria’s agro food system
· Nigeria’s soil damaged by GMOs – MOMEF boss · Farmers demand proper labelling of GMO seeds · Weak regulatory safeguards is key – GIFSEP By Gabriel Ewepu As controversy continues in Nigeria’s agriculture sector over Genetically Modified (GM) crops and farm inputs more stakeholders are coming up with divergent narratives and counter-narratives on the […]
‘I only made N22m from my cinema movie despite N103m gross’ – Actress Omotola
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omotola Ekeinde has revealed that her movie ‘A Mother’s Love’ grossed N103,094,633 during its cinema run
INEC reprints Osun ballot papers, result sheets to accommodate SDP candidate
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC said it has commenced the reproduction of ballot papers for the Osun State Governorship Election to accommodate the candidate of the Social Democratic Party SDP, Dr Francis Olugbenga Ajala, and his running mate, Faseke Babajimi Oladipo, who have now been added to the ballot. In […]
Osun election: Ex-PDP guber aspirant endorses Adeleke
Adedamola, alongside his supporters, said the decision followed extensive consultations, sober reflection and assessment of the political circumstances in the state.
Osun election: INEC includes SDP on ballot, reprints result sheets
Haruna also stated that the commission was already reprinting ballot papers and results sheets for the exercise.
Groups reject Foreign Aid Bill, urge Senate to withdraw it
ABUJA — Five human rights organisations have called on the National Assembly and the Federal Government to withdraw the Foreign Aids (Regulation, Transparency and Disclosure) Bill, 2026 (SB. 1034), warning that its provisions could restrict civic space and undermine the work of human rights defenders and civil society organisations. The organisations are the Nigerian Human […]
Police confirm recovery of 9 dead bodies in Niger community
The Police Command in Niger has confirmed the recovery of nine dead bodies on the Wawa-Lumma road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger.
Arewa Youths laud Tinubu over creation of 10 division in Taraba
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — Youths under the aegis of the Arewa Youth Assembly on Wednesday staged a rally in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, to commend President Bola Tinubu for the establishment of the 10 Division of the Nigerian Army in the state. Addressing journalists during the procession, the spokesperson for the group, Aliyu […]
Birth registration: NPC, UNICEF unite to give every child legal identity
By Chioma Obinna & Rotimi Ojomoyela The National Population Commission (NPC), National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have intensified efforts to ensure that every Nigerian child is registered at birth and given a legal identity from the earliest stage of life. The […]
Osun election: Adeleke’s campaign spokesman threatens N10bn suit against Fadahunsi
Olajengbesi demanded an immediate retraction of the statements and an unequivocal public apology within 24 hours, after which legal proceedings would be instituted.
