Vice President Kashim Shettima, has reaffirmed the President Bola Tinubu administration’s commitment to transforming the country’s cocoa industry by shifting focus from primary production to large-scale processing. He spoke on Monday during a meeting with a delegation from the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) led by its President, Chris Vincent, at the Presidential Villa. Shettima said the Federal Government was determined to restore Nigeria’s lost glory as a global leader in cocoa production and to unlock greater value through local processing. READ ALSO: ‘Now is time to invest in Nigeria’ – Shettima to Citibank “We don’t want to be producers of cocoa;…
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The Osun State Government, under the leadership of Governor Ademola Adeleke, has entered into a strategic partnership with Smart City Plc to drive innovation, economic development, and enhance the quality of life for citizens. The agreement was formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between both parties. The deal aligns with Adeleke’s broader industrialisation agenda, which prioritises infrastructure, technological advancement, healthcare, education, agriculture, and commerce as key drivers of inclusive growth and development. READ ALSO: Court rulings trigger political showdown between Osun PDP, APC Smart City Plc, a Nigerian investment and infrastructure company founded in 2017 and headquartered…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, over his recent remark about being ‘hungry.’ Speaking during a media interaction in Abuja on Monday, Wike described Amaechi’s statement as misleading and disrespectful to Nigerians grappling with real economic hardship. READ ALSO: Video: Fubara is my ‘boy,’ not fighting him – Wike He argued that the former governor’s use of the term ‘hunger’ was not about food, but a reflection of his relentless craving for political relevance. “Amaechi is not talking about hunger in the literal sense. He simply…
The Nigeria Police Force has announced that it had rescued 12 trafficked children and recovered a cache of illegal firearms and ammunition in separate operations in Abia and Kogi States. Police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Monday said officers in Kogi State intercepted a green Sharon vehicle that sped through a security checkpoint. READ ALSO: High-profile kidnapper in Rivers neutralized, police chase fleeing suspects Adejobi noted that the fleeing driver abandoned the vehicle and escaped into nearby bushes, prompting officers to conduct a search of the scene. According to him, the search led to the discovery of five AK-47 rifles, eight magazines,…
The Lagos State Government has strengthened its commitment to youth development in the creative industry by equipping over 10,000 young people with professional training in filmmaking, animation, screenwriting, and other related fields. This development was announced by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, during a ministerial press briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja, as part of activities marking Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s sixth year in office. Benson-Awoyinka revealed that the initiative was made possible through collaborative efforts with top-tier creative institutions such as Del-York Creative Academy, EbonyLife Creative Academy, and the African Film Academy. READ ALSO: Cable thief jailed for…
The Federal Government (FG) has declared 6 and 9 of June as public holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the FG. In a statement issued on Monday, the Minister congratulated the Muslim Ummah both in Nigeria and the diaspora on the occasion of the Islamic festival. Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to uphold the values of sacrifice and faith as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him). He encouraged them to use the festive period to offer prayers for a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria. READ ALSO: FG…
Former presidential aide to Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has revealed that prior to the economic policies introduced by President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria was spending $1.5 billion every month to artificially sustain the value of the naira. During an appearance on ‘Inside Sources’, a political programme on Channels Television broadcast yesterday, he alleged that these funds were borrowed and not directed towards critical development areas. Omokri criticised past administrations for funnelling substantial sums into currency support instead of healthcare, infrastructure, or education. READ ALSO: How I escaped Natasha Akpoti’s false accusations – Reno Omokri “The Federal Government of Nigeria was spending $1.5…
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) chapters at the Supreme Court and the National Judicial Council (NJC) have opted out of the nationwide strike proposed by the union’s national body. On Friday, JUSUN’s national leadership issued a directive for its members to commence an industrial action starting from midnight on Sunday. The strike was called following unsuccessful discussions facilitated by the Minister of Labour and Employment concerning the union’s outstanding demands. READ ALSO: Rivers: PDP governors drag Tinubu to Supreme Court over state emergency declaration The striking circular, dated May 31, 2025, and signed by JUSUN’s General Secretary, M.J. Akwashiki,…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a criminal syndicate involved in trafficking cocaine to Saudi Arabia under the guise of sponsoring pilgrims for Hajj. This development was announced on Sunday, following a series of coordinated arrests and seizures in Kano State. According to the NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, the agency arrested three major suspects, Abubakar Muhammad, Abdulhakeem Muhammed Tijjani, and Muhammad Aji Shugaba on May 27 and 28. READ ALSO: NDLEA, US DEA enhance partnership to tackle drug trafficking, abuse Their arrest followed the earlier apprehension of two intending pilgrims at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA),…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has initiated legal action against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), accusing it of failing to account for N500 billion in oil revenue reportedly withheld from the Federation Account between October and December 2024. This lawsuit was prompted by a recent World Bank disclosure, which revealed that of the N1.1 trillion generated from oil sales and other sources in 2024, NNPCL only transferred N600 billion to the Federation Account, leaving a shortfall of N500 billion. When SERAP submitted a Freedom of Information (FoI) request, NNPCL—through its legal representatives, Afe Babalola & Co.—noted…
