By Vincent Egunyanga FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has called for increased investment in agricultural education that would effectively blend theoretical knowledge with practical enterprise, alongside improved access to financing and tools for young agricultural entrepreneurs, also known as ‘agripreneurs.’ She also advocated for the establishment of innovation hubs where young people could…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has expressed deep sorrow and sympathy to traders and residents affected by the tragic fire outbreak at the popular Farm Centre GSM Market in Kano State. Conveying the condolences message, Ganduje’s Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, described the incident as a devastating…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has launched a tree-planting campaign aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and community development in the Niger Delta region. The campaign kicked off with a stakeholders’ meeting in Port Harcourt to create awareness and spur behavioural changes as part of the activities marking this year’s World Environment Day. Speaking at the…
An aide to Abia State Governor, Chief Alex Otti of Abia State, has been shot by unknown gunmen at Okigwe town in Imo state. The victim, Mr Chukwumerije, was shot on Monday morning while travelling from Okigwe to Umuahia the Abia state capital. It was learnt that men in a car had trailed and shot…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Media Aide, Aliyu Audu has turned in his resignation letter.Aliyu Audu, who until his resignation, was the President’s Senior Special Assistant onPublic Affairs, said he would not want be part of one-part system which Tinubu’s government is sliding into.The resignation was dated June 8, 2025 and was submitted through the office…
…Failed to resolve the issue of National Secretary From Vincent Egunyanga The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party ((PDP) said they have received and ratified the composition of the Committee on the Zoning of National Offices ahead of the National Convention. The members of the Zoning Committee are Gov. Douye Diri -Chairman,…
Following the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the FCT Administration which commenced the sealing and take over of defaulting persons and organisations who have not paid ground rent for up to 10 to 45 years on their properties have been given 14 more days to pay up. Briefing the press late Monday, Director of…
From Kola Owolabi. Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending, on invitation, the National Political Consultative Northern Group Meeting, where I spoke passionately about the North, its resilience, untapped potential, and the urgent need for inclusive development and trust. I echoed how we have underutilised our resources, especially in the North. One of our greatest…
Saudi Arabia has stopped Kaduna-based Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi from performing the 2025 Hajj and deported him back to Nigeria. Sheikh Gumi confirmed this in a post made on Monday, May 26, 2025, via his Facebook page. He said the Saudi government had granted him a visa to enter the country for Hajj, but…
Officials from the Federal Capital Territory Administration, under the leadership of Minister Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have sealed the National Headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party. At exactly 2:06 pm, a group of FCTA staff locked the entrance gate of Wadata Plaza, the PDP’s national secretariat located in Wuse Zone 5, Abuja. This action…
