By Felicia Imohimi Ms Chika Orji, a Fellow of the African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Gender in Agrifood Systems Policy (GASP) Programme, has urged governments to establish community aggregation centres to empower women farmers. Orji made the call in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal A political group in Ogun has appealed to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to zone the 2027 House of Representatives ticket for the Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency to Ifo local government The group under the aegis of “Ifo Lokan 2027 Movement” said doing thisContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu African Democratic Congress (ADC) Policy and Manifesto Committee on Tuesday in Abuja submitted its interim report to the party’s national chairman, Sen. David Mark. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the committee was inaugurated in February to develop the party’s manifesto and people-centred policies. TheContinue Reading
By Victor Adeoti Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Adeleke made the declaration on Tuesday in Osogbo while addressing cabinet members, special advisers and top government officials, according to a statement by his spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed.. Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 2,657,784 Nigerians have successfully completed their registration in the ongoing second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). The commission disclosed this in its week 10 update released on Tuesday, titled “Completed Online andContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Mogbede A former Senator, Philip Aduda, says he defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from his former party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to help in ensuring the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Aduda said this on Tuesday at the party’s nationalContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The immediate past Chairman of Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA, Mr Fuad Atanda-Lawal, has flagged off reconstruction of Army Children’s School and Dodan Barracks Primary School in Obalende. Atanda-Lawal said the project, executed through his Fuad Atanda-Lawal Foundation, reflected his commitment to providing a conducive learning environment for pupils inContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday arrived in the United Kingdom for a landmark state visit. The presidential aircraft touched down at Stansted Airport at about 3:23 p.m. local time, marking the formal commencement of the high-level diplomatic engagement. The arrival was confirmedContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Okuokpellaogbe of Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo, Michael Sado, has debunked allegations of financial fraud and personalised control of community resources. The traditional ruler made the clarification in an interview with newsmen in Abuja following his recent interface with theContinue Reading
The China Government has announced plans to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq amid worsening humanitarian conditions linked to ongoing regional conflict. Speaking at a regular press briefing on Tuesday, foreign ministry spokesperson, Lin Jian said the decision reflected China’s concern over the growing humanitarian crisisContinue Reading
