Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called for collective and innovative efforts to tackle the critical challenges confronting cocoa production in Nigeria. These include the effects of climate change, inefficiencies in the value chain, and poor succession planning within the sector. The governor made the appeal while declaring open the two-day ‘National Cocoa Stakeholders’ Workshop and Excellence Award Ceremony’, held on Wednesday at The Dome, Akure. READ ALSO: Aiyedatiwa reaffirms commitment…

The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded that pilot error, triggered by spatial disorientation, was the primary cause of the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of former Access Holdings CEO Herbert Wigwe.

As part of efforts to curb the rising incidence of the disease, the House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government (FG) to introduce free cancer screening services across the country. This appeal came during Wednesday’s plenary, following a motion sponsored by Adeyemi Oseni, who raised concerns over the escalating cost of cancer care and the alarming spread of the disease in Nigeria. READ ALSO: Reps investigates National Hajj Commission…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has underscored the critical role of secure and lawful data sharing in driving Africa’s development. Shettima, who spoke at the official opening of the Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) conference in Abuja yesterday highlighted the need for robust digital cooperation across the continent. The Nigerian Virtual Privacy Academy (NVPA) was also launched at the event where Shettima was represented by Deputy Chief of Staff…

A newlywed woman, Saudat Jibrin Adam, has been arrested for allegedly killing her husband, Salisu Idris Ibrahim, just nine days after their wedding in the Farawa community of Kumbotso Local Government Area, Kano State. The tragic incident, which occurred late Monday night, has shocked residents of the area. According to eyewitnesses, Saudat allegedly asked her husband to close his eyes for a “surprise” before fatally slitting!ng his throat with a…

The Nigerian Senate has inaugurated an 18-member committee to oversee the activities of the Rivers State Sole Administrator.

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has revealed that security forces neutralised more than 8,000 terrorists and armed criminals across Nigeria in 2024,

The UNDP has revealed that Nigeria suffers economic losses exceeding N2 billion each year due to its unstable and insufficient electricity supply.

President Bola Tinubu has directed all Federal Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to stop purchasing foreign goods and services where viable local alternatives exist. The new policy, introduced during the Monday Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, aims to strengthen Nigeria’s domestic industries and reduce dependence on imports. The policy, tagged the Nigeria First Policy, was announced in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication,…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday, announced a sweeping ban on the procurement of foreign goods and services by government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). Tinubu placed the ban as he unveiled a bold new ‘Nigeria First Policy’ during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja. The policy, according to the President, signals the start of a new era centred on local content, economic nationalism, and industrial revitalisation. He declared…

Since the arrest and detention of activist and social media commentator Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), several prominent Nigerians, civil society, and others have demanded his release. Joining voices with notable figures such as former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and others, Amnesty International condemned VDM’s continued detention. READ ALSO: Amnesty International demands probe into Natasha’s…

The Nigeria Police has confirmed the arrest of three additional suspects in connection with the recent spate of killings in Plateau State. Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesperson, in a statement on Monday, said this follows a string of targeted operations by operatives of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT). READ ALSO: Plateau Killings: Tinubu’s security policy failed woefully – Atiku Adejobi said the operations focused on curbing criminal conspiracy, gunrunning, and the…