ICSAN @10: Experts seek industrial revolution for Nigeria’s cassava sector
By Esther Onyegbula For decades, Nigeria has worn the crown as the world’s largest producer of cassava. Across villages and farmlands stretching from the South-West to the Niger Delta and the Middle Belt, cassava has remained a dependable crop, feeding homes, supporting rural livelihoods and sustaining millions of smallholder farmers. Yet, beneath the impressive production […]
Lagos hits ₦2.6trn revenue, ₦1.87trn IGR in 1yr
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government on Friday said it generated a record ₦2.6 trillion in total revenue in 2025, with Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) rising to ₦1.87 trillion. Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, disclosed this during the ministerial press briefing to commemorate the seventh year in office of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and […]
APC picks Anyim, Masari to chair 2026 presidential primary committees
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has named former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, chairman of a seven-member Presidential Primary Election Committee.
Trump says Iran war may keep him from son’s wedding
Donald Trump Jr, 48, is set to tie the knot for the second time this weekend, marrying Bettina Anderson in the Bahamas, US media reported.
Force HQ orders disciplinary action on officer threatening Nigerians over filming
The Force headquarters said it has taken cognisance of a viral video circulating on social media involving ASP Newton Isokpehi, in which the officer was seen making threatening remarks against members of the public filming police activities.
Obanikoro chairs new Kwara APC gov primary committee
Former Minister and APC chieftain from Lagos State, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, has been named the new chairman of the Kwara APC Governorship Primary Election Committee.
APC presidential primaries to hold across 8,809 wards
Saturday’s presidential primaries of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, will hold simultaneously across all 8,809 wards in the country as the party moves to pick its 2027 presidential candidate in what appears to be a coronation of the incumbent.
Updated: APC declares Hamzat Lagos governorship candidate for 2027
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has declared Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, as its governorship candidate for the 2027 election, following his victory in the party’s primary held on Thursday.
Uganda suspends travel to DR Congo over Ebola outbreak
Uganda later reported two suspected Ebola cases — one infection and one death — involving Congolese nationals who crossed the border.
Ronaldo’s Al Nassr win first Saudi Pro League title in seven years
Cristiano Ronaldo lifted his first major trophy with Al Nassr after scoring twice in a commanding 4-1 victory over Damac on the final day of the season to seal the Saudi Pro League title.
Rejoinder: Fortune Rice Mills
REJOINDER: The attention of the management of our rice milling company has been drawn to reports circulating in sections of the media regarding the sealing of our facility by the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) over alleged environmental violations. While we recognise the statutory responsibility of NESREA as a regulatory body, we […]
