The age-long rivalry between two of Yorubaland’s foremost monarchs, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, resurfaced this week, sparking urgent calls …
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The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, says Nigeria spends $10 billion annually on agro-imports, including wheat and fish. Kyari disclosed this at the First Bank of …
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A fresh storm is brewing in Yorubaland as the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, …
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Musa Na Allah, Sokoto Sokoto State has been plunged into mourning following yet another tragic boat mishap that claimed several lives at Kojiyo Ward in Goronyo Local Government Area on …
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu felicitates former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on his 84th. The President rejoices with the family, friends, and associates of the former military leader whose …
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The Emir of Zuru in Kebbi State, retired Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Sani Sami, has passed away at the age of 81. The Kebbi State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, …
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UNICEF Raises Alarm Over Rising Poverty in Nigeria, Calls for Increased Social Investment
Musa Na Allah, Sokoto The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised fresh concerns over the rising tide of multidimensional and monetary poverty across Nigeria, stressing the urgent need for …
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Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has announced the appointment of a Chinese national, Mr. Li Zhensheng, as Economic Adviser to the state government. The appointment was unveiled on Thursday during …
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The Federal Government has said that at least 12 of the 246 custodial centres in Nigeria are undergoing rehabilitation. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who disclosed this on Thursday …
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Rotimi Pedro as the new Director–General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). The appointment is part of a major shake-up at the Nigerian …