A former All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential aspirant, Mr Adamu Garba, on Tuesday said the activities of terrorists and bandits would destroy Nigeria’s food security and sovereignty. Mr Garba said importers of garbage in form of foods, the chemically combined, hybrid kind of foods that makes human beings grow like chickens and fish benefits from…
The governor pointed out that President Tinubu decision to clear the $7 billion foreign exchange backlog was the turning point that reassured international investors of Nigeria’s financial credibility. “Let me give an example before I move on: the issue of the $7 billion backlog that he was able to clear in the area of forex…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu A member of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity Hon. Adedeji Olajide, has lauded Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for what he described as his resilient and spirited leadership in repositioning the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP for national relevance ahead of…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has released guidelines for the administration of the Federal Government’s Student Loan Scheme in public tertiary institutions, setting out rules for eligibility, application, disbursement, and repayment. According to a statement on Tuesday signed by Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Strategic Communications, applicants must be Nigerian citizens with valid admission…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has called on Osun residents yet to collect their Permanent Voter Cards to use the opportunity of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration to collect them. The INEC’s spokesperson in Osun, Mr Musa Olurode, made the call in a statement on Tuesday, adding that 360,794 PVCs were lying at the commission’s…
Pension Funds’ investment in infrastructure funds grew by 49.4% Year on Year, YoY, to N242.799 billion in the first half of 2025, H1’25 from N162.488 billion in the same period 2024 (H1’24), indicating a sharp rise in the investment value of the sector. However, infrastructure funds accounted for a paltry 0.98% of the total Pension Fund’s…
Nigeria’s flag carrier, Air Peace, has received approval to begin direct flights between Lagos and São Paulo. This marks a significant milestone in bilateral ties between Nigeria and Brazil. The development was announced following President Bola Tinubu state visit to Brasília, where he met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. At a joint…
According to a report obtained from BBC Sports on Tuesday, the 24-year-old Senegal international is reportedly set to join the Bundesliga side after both clubs reached an agreement, according to reports from Bild in Germany. Jackson’s absence from Chelsea’s squad for their match against West Ham on August 22, 2025, and earlier friendlies against Bayer…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu In a gesture of goodwill and unity, the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Olaoye, paid a courtesy visit to the newly enthroned Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja. The visit was hailed as a moment of joy and fulfillment, reaffirming the long-standing bond between Ibadan and Ogbomoso. Oba Olaoye praised the people…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has tasked the Awujale Chiefs in Council to ensure a level playing ground in the process of appointing a new Awujale of Ijebuland. The stool of the Awujale became vacant when Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona joined his ancestors on July 13, 2025, at the age of…