The Ekiti State government has taken proactive steps to ensure food security by establishing storage facilities across the state. These facilities aim to purchase and store farm produce during harvest seasons, releasing them during periods of scarcity to stabilize food supply and prices. Governor Biodun Oyebanji, during an inspection of one of the storage facilities in Ado-Ekiti yesterday, explained that the initiative is part of efforts to prevent the food…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that it is not bothered by the ongoing political romance between the camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, and the opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP). It could be recalled that the former governor, who is still a chieftain of APC, held a closed-door meeting with the leadership of the SDP and some allies of…

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has called for transformative, high-impact investments in infrastructure, agriculture, rail, and energy. Speaking at the Islamic Development Bank Governors’ (IsDB Group) Retreat in Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia, Edun emphasised the need for innovative and sustainable financing strategies. In a statement posted on the ministry’s X page today, Edun urged the IsDB to prioritize investments with strong returns to ensure…

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, has expressed optimism that the Federal Government will meet its N36.35 trillion revenue projection for 2025.   Speaking during a National Assembly Joint Committee hearing on the 2025 Appropriation Bill, Bagudu attributed his confidence to the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, which he said are already yielding positive results.   He highlighted the impact of removing fuel and foreign exchange…

The Federal Government (FG) has announced it is set to unveil a youth farmers enrollment portal as part of efforts to tackle unemployment and boost economic engagement among young Nigerians. The announcement followed a meeting between the Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, and a delegation from the Nigerian Youth Economic Engagement and De-Radicalisation Programme (NIYEEDEP).   The delegation, led by NIYEEDEP National Coordinator, Kennedy Iyere, included representatives from the American…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has urged Christian pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land to use the opportunity to deepen their relationship with God and return as carriers of His presence. The governor made the call during the farewell ceremony for the pilgrims in Jos, where he emphasised the transformative potential of the journey.   “This pilgrimage is more than just a journey; it is an opportunity for a life-changing encounter…

The Federal Government (FG) has acknowledged that national grid collapses will continue due to its inability to repair a critical transmission line in northern Nigeria, citing persistent insecurity as a major barrier.   Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this during the 2025 budget defence session with the Senate Joint Committee on Power.  He identified the damaged Shiroro-Kaduna-Mando transmission line, which has been out of service since a vandalism incident in…

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has scheduled full hearings for Wednesday, January 15, 2025, on the petition filed by Asue Ighodalo and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The petition challenges the declaration of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the September 21, 2024, gubernatorial election.   The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Farouk Adamu, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) returning…

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has described as untrue, speculations about a possible alliance with Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate and Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, ahead of the 2027 general elections The National Chairman of the party, Shehu Gabam disclosed this during an interview on “Politics Tonight”, a programme on Television Continental. Gabam emphasised that the SDP’s primary focus remains on…

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate for the African Action Congress (AAC), has once again raised concerns about the legitimacy of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ascent to power. In a candid interview on VOP TV, Sowore accused Tinubu of securing his position through manipulation, rather than a legitimate electoral process, claiming that the 2023 general elections were tainted with irregularities. “The Nigerian people did not elect Tinubu,” Sowore stated, asserting that…

The Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has weighed in on growing speculation that Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, may run for the governorship of Lagos State in 2027. During an appearance on the Mic On podcast, Olawande affirmed that Seyi Tinubu is fully qualified to seek the position. In his remarks, Olawande stated, “He’s not too young to become a governor,” highlighting the readiness and capability…

The Federal Government (FG) has approved four airlines to serve as air carriers for Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2025 Hajj. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Abdullahi Usman, revealed that the selected airlines were chosen from 11 companies that applied for the role. The approved airlines are Air Peace Ltd., Fly-Nas (a Saudi Arabian airline), Max Air, and…