Farmers are excited as food production is expected to inceease this year as security situation seems improved, especially in the food-belt areas in Nigeria. Some farmers noted that the likely improvement in food production will lower inflation and reduce the nation’s cost-of-living crisis. “We have seen some respite in insecurity and kidnapping. Killings have reduced, especially from mid-2024,” said Sani …

President Bola Tinubu is currently in a closed-door meeting with the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and leaders of Ogoniland from four Local Government Areas in Rivers State. Report filed by Punch indicated that:Fubara and the Ogoni delegation arrived earlier at the Council Chamber of the State House, our correspondent observed the official vehicle of the FCT Minister, Nyesom …

Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, has advised President Bola Tinubu to avoid confrontation with the newly sworn-in 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump. The former Minister stressed while speaking on Channels TV, saying: “If I were President Tinubu, I would try to steer clear of antagonising him because there is nothing a bully likes better …

The Federal Government has formally launched the Youth Farmers Enrollment Portal, an initiative aimed at combating rising unemployment and food insecurity across the nation. Comrade Ayodele Olawande, the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, announced the launch during a ceremony in Abuja. The initiative, developed in partnership with the Nigerian Youth Economic Engagement and De-Radicalisation Programme (NIYEEDEP), seeks to create economic …

United States President, Donald Trump, has signed an executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship — a right guaranteed by the US Constitution and affirmed by the Supreme Court more than 125 years ago. On Monday, Trump issued a blitz of executive actions to start reshaping federal immigration and border policy, many of which are expected to face significant legal …

Elon Musk, the tech billionaire on Monday, January 20, 2025, caused controversy at the inauguration of United States President Donald Trump with a gesture that appeared similar to a Nazi salute. Musk, one of Trump’s closest advisers, was among the speakers on stage before Trump’s arrival at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. Musk thanked supporters, then placed his …

By Uche Nnadozie The Lagos State government, led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has been actively working towards transforming Lagos into a smart city. This initiative aims to improve the quality of life for citizens, increase sustainability, and promote economic growth through the use of advanced technologies While thousands of kilometres broadband cables are being laid across the state to enhance …