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…

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…

Prominent northern political leaders have declared strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, calling for power to remain in the South until 2031 in the interest of national unity and political stability. At a citizens’ engagement forum in Kaduna on Tuesday, key figures from across the region, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, governors, ministers, and senior officials, rallied behind the president, citing his performance, inclusive governance, and…

In a renewed drive to combat food insecurity and enhance safety across the Southwest, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has joined forces with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde in a strategic alliance aimed at agricultural development and regional security. The meeting, held behind closed doors at the Oyo State Government House on Tuesday, focused on developing a unified response to the challenges facing both states, which share borders and similar…

“According to testimonies from old students, current students, and staff members, the school had no toilet facilities for over a decade, forcing students to practice open defecation,” the corps member said.

The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has officially withdrawn the controversial Indigeneship Bill from parliamentary consideration, citing widespread stakeholder concerns and the need for further legislative consultation. The withdrawal was confirmed in a statement issued late Tuesday evening, where Kalu explained that the move was prompted by constructive feedback from a cross-section of Nigerians, as well as the findings of a Bill Analysis…

Kaduna, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has stated that insecurity across northern Nigeria has significantly reduced under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, compared to the previous government. Ribadu made the remarks on Tuesday during a two-day interactive session with northern leaders, organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, taking place in Kaduna State. Speaking at the session, the NSA said the decline…

While medical doctors are on a three-day warning strike in Lagos, nurses across the country, especially those in federal government-owned hospitals, are starting a seven-day warning strike by midnight on Tuesday. The warning strike follows a 15-day ultimatum issued to the government by the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM). The body took the decision at the National Executive Council (NEC) emergency meeting held at the National Hospital,…

The federal government says it is taking steps to breathe new life into the Kaduna textile industry, as part of its larger agenda to industrialise the nation and promote balanced development across all regions. This announcement follows recent remarks by Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Kano State governor and presidential candidate of the NNPP, who criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for allegedly prioritising projects in the South while overlooking the North. Speaking…

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…

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.…

As the world wakes up to another day of headlines, Tuesday, 29th July brings a diverse range of news stories making waves across international front pages. From political developments and economic updates to groundbreaking events and human-interest stories, today’s newspapers reflect the pulse of a rapidly changing world. Here’s a snapshot of how major publications around the globe are reporting the key issues shaping today’s narrative.