Author: Friday Omosola

The Minister of Labour, Muhammadu Dingyadi, has appealed to the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) to halt their ongoing industrial action. Dingyadi emphasised that direct negotiation is the most effective path to resolving workplace disagreements. The Minister encouraged the nurses’ association to engage in dialogue, assuring them that the government is actively working to address their concerns. READ ALSO: Nurses begin seven-day warning strike  According to Patience Onuoha, Head of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Labour, Dingyadi met with the association on Tuesday to avert the strike. This initial discussion is scheduled to resume on…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) underwent a significant leadership transition yesterday during its 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. The party swore in David Mark as its Interim National Chairman and Rauf Aregbesola as the Interim National Secretary. READ ALSO: PDP tackles ADC, reaffirms strength ahead of 2027 polls In his inaugural address, Mark outlined his vision for the party, pledging a strong commitment to internal democratic principles, transparency, and broad inclusivity. He said he’s committed to reserving 35% of leadership positions for women and ensuring active participation from youth under 40. Mark also announced the formation of a…

Nigeria has presented a comprehensive 10-year Strategic Action Plan (2026–2035) aimed at revolutionising its agricultural sector, with Vice President Kashim Shettima noting that youth-driven innovation will be pivotal to the nation’s food systems transformation. The initiative aligns with Nigeria’s commitment to the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) Kampala Declaration (2026–2036), a continent-wide effort by African Heads of State to bolster food and nutrition security. Speaking on Tuesday at a high-level dialogue during the United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, Shettima underscored the critical importance of investing in young people to foster innovation and resilience throughout…

Vice President Kashim Shettima declared on Tuesday that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is actively collaborating with Nigerians to navigate significant national reforms, rather than governing from a detached position. He spoke in Kaduna at a two-day interactive session organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation. Shettima emphasised the government’s dedication to inclusive governance and responsive policymaking, which he noted are grounded in extensive public engagement and empathy. READ ALSO: Northern leaders meet in Kaduna to evaluate Tinubu’s performance Represented by Dr Aliyu Umar, the Special Adviser to the President on General Duties (Office of the Vice President), Shettima…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for what it termed an ‘unprovoked public verbal assault’ delivered on national television by Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC’s Interim National Publicity Secretary. PDP in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba expressed its dismay at Abdullahi’s ‘unwarranted resort’ to attacking the party. Ologunagba highlighted Abdullahi’s past role as a prominent spokesperson and defender of the All Progressives Congress (APC). READ ALSO: Fayose endorses Tinubu, Oyebanji for second terms, retains PDP membership He suggested his current actions through the ADC platform were ‘not only reckless but also…

The recent financial and honorary rewards bestowed upon Nigeria’s victorious Super Falcons by President Bola Tinubu have found a vocal defender in presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. In a post on his X handle on Tuesday, Onanuga questioned the criticisms levelled by some Nigerians regarding the commendation package given to the team for their triumph at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. To illustrate his point, Onanuga referenced the significant prize money offered in the popular BBNaija reality television show. READ ALSO: Mixed reactions trail Tinubu’s rewards for Super Falcons He noted the disparity in public perception, stating: “When…

The All Progressives Congress (APC), various political stakeholders, and non-partisan groups converged to endorse President Bola Tinubu and Governor Biodun Oyebanji for second terms in their respective offices. The political leaders endorsed Tinubu and Oyebanji at a gathering in Ekiti State yesterday. The event, held at the expansive Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, saw the endorsement extended not only to Oyebanji but also to his Deputy, Monisade Afuye. READ ALSO: Updated: Tinubu rewards Super Falcons with honours, cash, housing Several prominent figures took to the podium, offering glowing commendations for both Tinubu and Oyebanji before backing their re-election bids for the…

The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has voiced concerns over Nigeria’s escalating debt levels and deepening poverty. In a statement posted on his X account on Tuesday, the former Anambra State governor warned that the country risks severe economic and social consequences if it continues on its current borrowing trajectory. Obi highlighted that on 22 July, the Senate approved a new wave of external loans amounting to $21 billion, €2.2 billion, and ¥15 billion for the 2025–2026 fiscal period. READ ALSO: Obi accuses Tinubu’s administration of misleading Nigerians with false statistics Additionally, he said the Senate sanctioned the issuance…

The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with an international consortium comprising Dalberg Group and Campo Group to advance its Green Legacy Programme. The agreement marks a significant step towards achieving Nigeria’s ambitious environmental targets, including the planting of 25 billion trees nationwide. This development was announced on Monday during a meeting between Vice President Kashim Shettima and representatives of the Dalberg and Campo Groups on the sidelines of the United Nations Food Systems Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. READ ALSO: Nigeria, global leaders urge collective action against food insecurity at UN Summit The…

Nigeria, alongside other African nations and the United Nations, has issued a forceful call for unified action and resolute determination to combat pervasive food insecurity on both the African continent and a global scale.  The demand for predictable concessional finance to fuel investments in agriculture, rural transformation, infrastructure, and literacy across Africa was a central theme, with leaders stressing the imperative of aligning climate finance with robust food systems. Speaking at the opening session of the United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa on Monday, Vice President Kashim Shettima, announced Nigeria’s advanced strategy to enhance agricultural output…