Nigeria largest global producer of root, tuber crops – FG
2026-04-22
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How strategic communication can propel oppositions to electoral victory – Lai Mohammed
2026-04-22
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has given account of how disciplined, strategic communication can transform a fragmented opposition into a cohesive national movement. Speaking at Abbey College, Cambridge, UK, on Wednesday, Mohammed said the method was deployed by the political oppositions in NigeriaContinue Reading
Nigeria loses N428bn annually to illicit spirits, wines trade- Association
2026-04-22
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Spirits and Wines Association of Nigeria (SWAN) says Nigeria loses an estimated N428 billion annually to illicit trade in spirits and wines. The Director-General of the association, Tony Okwoju, disclosed this at the conclusion of a one-day stakeholders’ workshop on combating illicit trade in the spiritsContinue Reading
Kano court sentences man to death by hanging for murder
2026-04-22
Sentence By Ramatu Garba A Kano State High Court on Wednesday sentenced 21-year-old Umar Idris to death by hanging for stabbing 28-year-old shop owner Sabiu Umar to death. Idris, who lives at Farawa Quarters Kumbotso Local Government Area, was convicted on a one-count charge of culpable homicide. The Prosecution Counsel,Continue Reading
Nigeria, France partner to harmonise cultures through music
2026-04-22
By Patricia Amogu Nigeria is partnering with France to deepen cultural exchange and create a musical synergy aimed at redefining global sound. Stakeholders noted that music cuts across language barriers and serves as a universal form of expression understood by people of diverse cultures. They spoke onContinue Reading
BPP sanctions senior officers over non-compliance with deployment directives
2026-04-22
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), has taken disciplinary action against some senior officers who failed to comply with recent deployment directives. A statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head, Press and Public Relations, BPP, in Abuja on Wednesday, said the affected officers were on the Directorate Cadre,Continue Reading
Kano court sentences man to death by hanging for murder
2026-04-22
By Ramatu Garba A Kano State High Court, on Wednesday, sentenced a 21-year-old man, Umar Idris, to death by hanging for stabbing a 28-year-old shop owner, Sabiu Umar to death. Idris, who lives at Farawa Quarters Kumbotso Local Government Area, was convicted on a one-count charge of culpable homicide. TheContinue Reading
Tinubu hails Ogra’s election to global advertisers’ committee
2026-04-22
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated his Senior Special Assistant on Digital Engagement, Strategy and New Media, Mr Otega Ogra, on his election to the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) Executive Committee. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday inContinue Reading
Surrogacy abuse sparks outcry at Mother’s Day event
2026-04-22
By Wandoo Sombo The Lux Terra Chapel of the Catholic Church in Apo, has decried exploitation linked to the practice of surrogacy in the country. This is contained in a communiqué by the Chaplain, Rev. Fr. George Ehusani at the end of a Mother’s Day event held in the chapelContinue Reading
Plateau govt, FG sign MoU to boost tourism growth
2026-04-22
By Polycarp Auta The Plateau government and the Federal Ministry of Arts, Tourism and Creative Economy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU), toward boosting tourism in Plateau. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), reports that Governor Caleb Mutfwang signed the document on behalf of the north-central state, while Hajia Hanatu Musawa,Continue Reading
