Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has attributed the persistent insecurity in Northern Nigeria to deep-rooted poverty and widespread economic marginalisation. He warned that meaningful progress will remain elusive without a comprehensive response to these challenges. In an appearance on ‘Channels Television’s Sunday Politics’, the governor reflected on his background as an activist, noting his long-standing advocacy for social justice even during Nigeria’s military rule. READ ALSO: El-Rufai blasts Gov Sani, says N150bn federal fund driving him “I’ve always stood on the side of the people. I was detained multiple times for challenging injustice,” he recalled. Sani said he prioritised tackling deprivation…
Author: Friday Omosola
The Chinese government has announced plans to establish electric vehicle (EV) factories in Nigeria as part of a broader strategy to deepen cooperation in the solid minerals sector and support the country’s industrialisation agenda. Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, made the disclosure during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, in Abuja over the weekend. Dunhai stressed the need for stronger China-Nigeria collaboration to harness Nigeria’s vast mineral resources and promote economic diversification, particularly through investments in the EV value chain. READ ALSO: US-China trade talks boost oil prices “Nigeria is a great country blessed…
President Bola Tinubu, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi met and exchanged pleasantries on Sunday during the installation Mass of Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in Rome. The unexpected encounter occurred during the high-profile ceremony attended by global leaders and dignitaries. READ ALSO: Tinubu arrives in Rome for Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Fayemi, upon spotting Tinubu seated among other world leaders, invited Obi to join him in paying respects to the Nigerian leader. Obi obliged. On getting to the President, Fayemi broke the ice between Obi and Tinubu, saying, “Mr President, welcome…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the head of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, to clarify the fate of N500 billion reportedly missing from national oil revenues between October and December 2024. In a statement signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP urged NNPCL’s leadership to take decisive action by cooperating with anti-graft agencies. The group asked Mr Ojulari to name all individuals potentially linked to the shortfall and hand them over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)…
Kidnappers who abducted Nelson Adepoyigi, the Ward 5 Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ifon, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, have killed him despite collecting a ₦5 million ransom. The assailants abducted Adepoyigi from his home in Ifon a few days prior and initially demanded ₦100 million for his release. After negotiations, the kidnappers lowered the demand to ₦5 million and requested food items alongside the payment. READ ALSO: 4 kidnappers killed over death of Rivers businessman, investigation ongoing Two individuals who delivered the ransom became hostages themselves. The kidnappers then demanded a fresh ₦30 million to…
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday arrived in Rome, Italy for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Tinubu was invited to attend the inauguration of the 267th Bishop of Rome and the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The solemn installation mass is scheduled for Sunday at the Vatican. READ ALSO: Alaafin of Oyo pays first official visit to Tinubu at Aso rock Tinubu touched down at the Mario De Bernardo Military Airport at 6pm local time, where he was received by Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, along with…
The Federal Government, FG, 36 states, and 774 local government councils have shared a total of N1.681 trillion as revenue for April 2025, the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) announced. The amount represented a 6.5 per cent increase—equivalent to N110 billion—over the N1.578 trillion distributed in March. READ ALSO: Let LGs have representatives in FAAC, Senate tells FG According to a statement by Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, the revenue was shared during the FAAC meeting held in May 2025 in Abuja. The distributable revenue of N1.681 trillion comprised…
Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has expressed confidence that those threatening the country’s peace would soon be decisively overcome, promising the restoration of nationwide stability. He spoke at the conclusion of the 2025 Nigerian Army Inter-Formation Ball Games, held at the Nigerian Defence Academy’s old campus in Ribadu Cantonment, Kaduna. READ ALSO: COAS orders troops to intensify fight against oil theft Represented by the NDA Commandant, Major General Abdul Ibrahim—Oluyede reaffirmed the military’s commitment to upholding its constitutional duties. The week-long event brought together 250 athletes from various army divisions and commands. Participants competed across four sports:…
The Lagos State Government has unveiled a strategic plan to prioritise 10 out of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a bid to fast-track inclusive growth, environmental sustainability, improved quality of life, and shared prosperity across the state. The announcement was made yesterday by the Special Adviser to the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sustainable Development Goals, Oreoluwa Finnih, during the Y2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. Finnih stated that the decision to focus on 10 high-impact SDGs is rooted in a comprehensive framework that assessed the goals’ impact and feasibility within the…
President Bola Tinubu has pledged his administration’s continued investment in cutting-edge defence technology and commitment to equipping the Nigerian Armed Forces with the resources needed to combat insecurity across the country. Tinubu made this known on Friday during the induction of two Agusta A-109S Trekker Attack Helicopters into the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in Abuja. Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima described the acquisition as a strategic boost to Nigeria’s military capabilities in confronting security threats at home and across the West African sub-region. READ ALSO: Tinubu approves new procurement thresholds for federal contracts The induction ceremony, held…
