Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has blamed lack of continuity and policy somersault as one of the major hindrances to achieving food security in Africa and the continent’s overall development. Obasanjo said that the government should also stay away from getting involved in the business of production but rather provide the enabling environment that could make the private sector drive the economy of the country. The former President…

Following allegations of lopsided recruitment process in the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), and Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), the House of Representatives has resolved to probe the agencies. The resolution was passed during plenary on Thursday, following the adoption of a motion by Ali Isa, the minority whip. Moving the motion, Isa said there are allegations that staff recruitment processes in the agencies are “marred…

All eight passengers inside the helicopter crash that occurred in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital on Thursday, may have died, the Rivers State Police Command, has said. In earlier reports, three persons have been confirmed dead. The state Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko disclosed this in a statement, noting that all the passengers may have lost their lives in the tragic incident after a day of search. This…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted rumours that the old N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes will no longer be legal tender after December 31.  In a statement, Sidi Hakama, the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, clarified that these claims are untrue and are aimed at disrupting’s payment system. She said: “For the avoidance of doubt, the order of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on Wednesday, November 29, 2023,…

The people of Udaba in Edo State are currently battling with how to rebury the deads that were washed out of their resting places by devastating flooding. According to PM News, the flood, which has wreaked havoc across multiple communities, has left many in fear and distress. Joseph Odemokpai, the Councillor representing Ward 8 in Etsako Central Local Government Area, confirmed the extent of the crisis, said the impact is…

The Ekiti State Government has announced the temporary closure of Ayo Fasanmi Model College in Ado-Ekiti to ensure the safety of students and staff, following the discovery of structural defects in the school buildings. In an official statement posted on the state’s X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, the Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, confirmed the decision. Olatunbosun emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to the safety and welfare of all…

As the gubernatorial campaign in Ondo State intensifies ahead of the November 16 election, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa continued his tour on Thursday, visiting several communities in Akoko South East Local Government Area.  According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, the governor reassured the people that his administration is committed to ensuring equitable distribution of developmental projects across the state. He expressed gratitude for the warm reception and unwavering…

In a new directive aimed at promoting efficiency and reducing government expenditure, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has restricted Ministers, Ministers of State, and Heads of Federal Government Agencies to a maximum of three vehicles in their official convoys. The move is part of the President’s efforts to streamline government operations and curb excessive spending. This policy shift is expected to set a precedent for modesty and fiscal discipline among government…

The Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, has charged the Nigerian Army to get rid of the notorious bandits’ leader, Bello Turji, without further delay. The minister gave the order in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, on Thursday while addressing troops of Operation Fansar Yamma at the One Brigade Headquarters. Abubakar, who was in the state to receive briefings on the ongoing military operations, stated that President Bola Tinubu was pleased…

The Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA) has issued a stern warning to residents of Port Harcourt as the environmental agency declared ‘operation keep Port Harcourt clean.’ The agency stated that the goal is to ensure a clean, environmentally safe, and healthy state. This announcement was disclosed in a statement signed by Marvin Abbey, the Director of Administration and Human Resources on Thursday. This announcement came shortly after residents called…

President Bola Tinubu has underscored the importance of revitalizing Nigeria’s livestock sector, acknowledging past mistakes in neglecting it and over-relying on dairy imports. Tinubu spoke at the opening of a two-day Consultative Workshop on Livestock Reforms held at the State House Conference Centre, aimed to lay the groundwork for a comprehensive strategy to enhance productivity and economic contribution from the sector. President Tinubu expressed his commitment to ensuring that such…

To reactivate the Urban Renewal vision, the Rivers State Government (RSG) has inaugurated a committee to redevelop the old Port Harcourt City Centre. This announcement was posted on the government’s Facebook page on Thursday, noting that, on behalf of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo, inaugurated the committee. In a statement released through the Head of the Press Unit of the Office of the Secretary…