The Kwara State Government has bolstered its environmental protection and waste management capabilities with the introduction of 70 new large-capacity waste bins and five specialised waste disposal trucks. This strategic acquisition, a key component of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project, aims to foster a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable environment across the state. The new equipment was unveiled today at the State Ministry of Environment Office in…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday appealed to power generation companies (GENCOs) for more time to finalise the verification of significant long-standing debts owed to them by the Federal Government (FG). During a meeting with the Association of Power Generation Companies at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu affirmed his administration’s dedication to resolving the severe liquidity challenges plaguing Nigeria’s power sector. Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy, disclosed…

Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling commercial hub, has earned international recognition for its vibrant nightlife, securing a place among the world’s top cities for after-dark entertainment. The prestigious Time Out Magazine has positioned Lagos as the second-best nightlife destination in Africa, only surpassed by Cape Town, South Africa. According to the renowned global media and entertainment brand, a significant 79% of Lagosian residents surveyed offered a positive assessment of their city’s nocturnal…

The Federal Government (FG) has initiated efforts to rescue and repatriate a group of its citizens abandoned by their employers in the Central African Republic (CAR). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed this action in a statement released on Friday. This followed the widespread circulation of a video depicting the distressed Nigerians in the remote Bambari region, approximately 850 kilometers from CAR’s capital, Bangui. READ ALSO: FG completes landmark review of…

Governor Lawal pays tribute to ‘dependable monarch and father figure’ Ibrahim Bello, the Emir of Gusau in Zamfara State, has passed away at the age of 71 following a prolonged illness. The respected traditional ruler died on Friday in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The news of his passing was officially confirmed by Sulaiman Idris, spokesperson to Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal. In a heartfelt statement released shortly after the announcement,…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared Nigeria’s strategic intent to pursue a transformative, private sector-led approach to reforming its food systems. This ambitious strategy aims to position Nigeria as a continental frontrunner in agricultural innovation, with the government committed to providing robust support structures. He spoke yesterday during a briefing by the Task Force on the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. READ ALSO: Lawmakers…

Former presidential candidate and leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has announced the defection of thousands of All Progressives Congress (APC) members into his party in Kano State. Kwankwaso, who made the disclosure via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, described the event as a “momentous occasion,” praising the growing appeal of the NNPP’s leadership in the state. “Yesterday was a momentous occasion,…

The Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a dire warning regarding the state of the African continent, asserting that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) lack the capacity to resolve the growing crises facing the region. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele lamented what he described as stagnation among African leadership,…

The presidency has dismissed claims made by Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is neglecting Northern Nigeria. In a statement issued on Friday, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, rejected the allegations, stating that significant projects are currently underway across the northern region. “The claim that Northern Nigeria has been left…

The newly appointed National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has opened up about his emergence as the party’s leader and how he intends to steer the ruling party through consultation, teamwork, and decisive but measured leadership. Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television aired Thursday evening, Yilwatda addressed questions about his calm and reserved nature and how he intends to handle the responsibilities…

The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has initiated a comprehensive investigation into critical issues plaguing Nigeria’s downstream oil sector. The probe will scrutinise various aspects, including the contentious turnaround maintenance of national refineries, the acquisition of OVH Energy, and growing concerns about market dominance by the Dangote Refinery. Committee Chairman Ikenga Ugochinyere announced the inquiry during a press conference in Abuja yesterday. READ ALSO: Reps summon Education minister…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has concluded its inaugural five-year implementation review of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), marking a pivotal moment in the country’s ongoing efforts to harness the full potential of intra-African trade and position itself as a leading regional economic force. The comprehensive review, in line with Article 28 of the AfCFTA Agreement, evaluated Nigeria’s performance in delivering on its obligations under the trade pact,…