Nigeria’s push to strengthen local sugar production gained momentum as the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) and the Bank of Industry (BOI) launched a ₦10 billion Sugar Project Acceleration Fund (SPAF) to support the development of new sugar projects across the country. The initiative targets greenfield sugar projects and aims to provide both financing and …
The Federal Government of Nigeria says more than 199,000 farmers have received agricultural risk protection worth about ₦700 billion in the last two years as part of efforts to strengthen food production. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, disclosed this in Abuja. He said the support came through the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance …
The Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police Force, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday decorated newly promoted Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) and urged them to strengthen intelligence-led policing across the country. Speaking during the ceremony, Disu charged the senior officers to deepen inter-agency collaboration and improve operational coordination among police commands. The officers decorated include Zachariah …
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on Monday warned that the ongoing war involving Iran is already affecting Europe, citing rising energy prices, security threats and disruptions to global trade. Speaking to European Union ambassadors, von der Leyen said the ripple effects of the conflict are spreading beyond the Middle East. …
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reportedly traced several luxury properties in Egypt to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. According to TheCable, investigators discovered the properties during an ongoing probe into El-Rufai’s activities while he governed Kaduna State from 2015 to 2023. Investigators reportedly identified three villas and six …
Every year on March 8, the world pauses to recognise the courage, creativity, and contributions of women across the world. In 2026, International Women’s Day (IWD) comes under the global campaign theme “Give To Gain,” a reminder that when individuals and societies invest in women with opportunities, resources, skills, mentorship, and unwavering support, everyone benefits …
The newly launched advocacy group, Working People United (WPU), has thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu, affirming that his economic policies will ensure a stronger and more sustainable Nigeria. Speaking at the WPU unveiling in Abuja on Friday, Comrade Williams Akporeha, Interim National Coordinator, said the group would actively educate Nigerians about government reforms …
Giorgia Meloni says Italy is willing to provide defensive assistance to Gulf countries as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East. Meloni, speaking in a live interview with the Italian radio station RTL 102.5 on Thursday, said Italy does not intend to enter a war but could support Gulf states, particularly in strengthening air …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 45-year-old man, Ashiru Bala, for allegedly possessing 1,499 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup in Kano State. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Kano. He quoted the Kano Strategic Command Commander, Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal, as saying the …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested fugitive drug trafficker Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya after 15 years on the run. NDLEA officers picked him up in Lagos on February 23, 2026. The agency’s Special Operations Unit carried out the operation. Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, announced the arrest in Abuja. He …
