Author: Friday Omosola

The Federal Government (FG) has confirmed that the Kaduna–Kano Standard Gauge Rail Line will be completed in 2026. Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Alkali, made the announcement during the ongoing government-citizen engagement forum in Kaduna. Alkali disclosed that when President Bola Tinubu assumed office on 29 May 2023, the project was only 15% complete. READ ALSO:FG appeal ignored as 25,000 nurses begin 7-day warning strike  However, he noted that progress had since been made, with the rail line now at 53% completion. He also revealed that funding to expedite the project has been secured through a bilateral agreement with the Chinese…

Ondo State Government has announced a substantial financial commitment to rural infrastructure and a proactive strategy to combat flooding, following a State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting presided over by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The council approved a N3.5 billion counterpart fund for the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), alongside a comprehensive flood mapping exercise across the state. Additionally, two new traditional rulers received official recognition. READ ALSO: Ondo govt, REA sign MoU to electrify 25 underserved communities Speaking to journalists after the EXCO meeting, Tob Loko, the Commissioner for Environment, detailed the state’s new flood mitigation efforts. He explained that…

President Bola Tinubu has announced key appointments to the Federal University of Environment and Technology, situated in Koroma/Saakpenwa, Ogoni, Rivers State. These appointments include the institution’s Pro-Chancellor, members of its Governing Council, and principal officers, paving the way for the university to welcome its inaugural students in September 2025. READ ALSO: Northern leaders back Tinubu’s re-election, urge power retention in South till 2031 Professor Don Mon Baridam, a distinguished Professor of Management specialising in Organisational Behaviour and formerly of the University of Port Harcourt, has been named the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council. Also hailing from the South-South region,…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that achieving food sovereignty is a core objective for Nigeria. Shetima, who spoke at the UN Food Systems Summit +4 (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, stated that true national independence is incomplete without it. Shettima called for strengthened global collaboration to build resilient and inclusive food systems across Africa. He outlined President Bola Tinubu’s comprehensive strategy to tackle food security challenges, particularly for vulnerable populations in conflict-affected areas. He highlighted that Tinubu’s administration, which took office in 2023 facing a fragile food system exacerbated by insecurity, climate shocks, and inflation, has since declared a state…

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…