The Federal Government has inaugurated an Interministerial Committee on Research and Innovation to ensure food security in Nigeria, energy security, and curtail the nation’s dependence on imports. Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated the committee at the State House, Abuja, with a charge to them to work towards cutting down Nigeria’s import bills by 50 per cent. He said the committee is part of ongoing efforts by the administration of President…

The Presidency has assured Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains actively involved in the nation’s affairs despite his temporary stay in Europe. The President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, said in a statement on Thursday that his absence remains temporary and in line with the communicated timeframe. The Presidency emphasised that Tinubu has continued to discharge his duties while abroad, maintaining constant communication with top government officials and issuing directives on…

Gokana stakeholders have appealed to the Rivers State Police Command and Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd), to enable sustainable development and protect key national infrastructure within the LGA. The stakeholders made this call on Wednesday during an interactive session with the Commissioner of Police (CP) Olugbenga Adepoju and service chiefs, following a directive from Ibas. Gbere Kpakol, the youth leader, attributed the issue of pipeline vandalism to…

A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) under the banner of The National Transparency Network has called for an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the financial dealings of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) under the leadership of former Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari. Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, April 17, the CSOs, led by their National Coordinator, Dr Fabian Opialu, expressed grave concerns over…

The family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, came under attack in the early hours of Tuesday, 16 April, when unidentified hoodlums reportedly stormed the property wielding cutlasses and firearms. The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. in the Obeiba-Ihima community, located in the Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. Intelligence sources confirmed to Zagazola Makama that at least three armed assailants were involved in the…

Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has launched a scathing criticism of President Bola Tinubu, calling on him to declare a state of emergency over what he describes as the President’s “own disastrous presidency.” In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Paul Ibe, Atiku lambasted Tinubu for leaving Nigeria amid escalating violence and insecurity, particularly in Plateau and Benue States, while embarking on what the…

In a bid to quell ongoing boundary clashes between Lagelu and Iwo local governments of Osun and Oyo states, the governors of both states, have initiated peace talks. Ademola Adeleke of Osun and Seyi Makinde of Oyo directed their respective deputy governors to engage with the warring communities. The two leaders met earlier this week to discuss the persistent conflicts and have agreed on immediate measures to address the tensions. …

The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Bayo Ojulari, has reiterated his commitment to forging strong and effective partnerships. He said the partnerships with key stakeholders will ensure the successful delivery of the strategic mandate entrusted to him by President Bola Tinubu. Ojulari made this statement during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri. He emphasised a shared…

Seventeen-year-old teenager, Quadri Alabi, who gained wide attention by standing in front of Peter Obi’s convoy during the 2023 general election, has finally regained freedom after spending several months in Nigeria’s Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kirikiri, Lagos. Alabi was discharged after Magistrate Olorunfemi confirmed that the legal advice issued by Dr. Babajide Martins, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) at the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, showed that there was…

The Nigeria Police Force has condemned the actions of officers captured in a viral video receiving money from a Chinese national, describing their conduct as unprofessional and unethical. The incident, which triggered widespread outrage on social media, led the Force Headquarters to promptly identify the officers involved and initiate disciplinary proceedings. In a statement released on Wednesday and signed by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police reaffirmed…

Tragedy struck along the notorious Benin-Ore Expressway on Wednesday as gunmen ambushed a bus carrying students from Rivers State University and Ignatius Ajuru University of Education. The students, who were en route to Babcock University in Ogun State for their annual Easter convention, were attacked in what sources have described as a horrifying ordeal. The victims, all members of the National Association of Adventist Students (NAAS), a campus fellowship of…

President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated a high-level presidential committee on the forthcoming National Population and Housing Census. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information & Strategy in a statement on Wednesday said the president set a three-week deadline for the submission of an interim report. Tinubu was represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, at the inauguration ceremony held at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday. He emphasised…