Former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa (retd.), on Friday declared that he is exiting military service with pride, honour, and a clear conscience after decades of service to Nigeria. Speaking during his Pulling Out Parade in Abuja, Musa said he gave his “all” to the defence of the nation and expressed gratitude …
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for a locally driven approach to end tuberculosis (TB) in the country by 2030, emphasizing reduced dependence on donor funding and stronger national leadership. Speaking at the 39th Stop TB Partnership Board Meeting in Manila, Philippines, Mrs Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to eradicating TB under President Bola …
The Federal Government has allocated fertiliser worth over ₦450 million to farmers in Jigawa State for sale at subsidised rates, as part of efforts to boost food production and strengthen food security under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Governor Umar Namadi announced the initiative during a Citizens’ Engagement Programme held in Miga, headquarters …
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Innocent Chukwuma in Oyigbo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for allegedly urging the military to overthrow the Nigerian government. Chukwuma, who operates an X handle @TheAgroman, reportedly used his account to call for a military coup and the suspension of the current administration. In one of his posts, …
The Federal Government says it has launched several intervention programmes to ease the ongoing food crisis and boost agricultural productivity across the country. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, stated this on Monday in Akure during the distribution of farm inputs to local farmers. Kyari explained that the programmes aim to tackle the …
Ghanaian police rescued 57 Nigerians trafficked into the country and arrested five suspects running a cybercrime and human trafficking network, authorities confirmed Thursday, October 23. On Wednesday, October 22, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) raided a building in a suburb of Accra, where victims aged 18 to 26 were forced to participate in online romance …
In the shifting landscape of Nigeria’s investment economy, a silent revolution is underway. It is not powered by oil rigs or government budgets but by data, digital innovation, and private capital that are redefining how Nigerian startups grow, scale, and survive. For the first time in decades, private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) have …
Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has declared that solving Nigeria’s health crisis is not a matter of technical capacity but political will, calling on state governors, development partners, and the media to take shared responsibility in driving real change. Speaking at a High-Level Health Media Dialogue held in …
Fifteen years after Nigeria obtained a $460 million loan from China to install CCTV cameras across Abuja, the House of Representatives has launched a fresh investigation into the failed project. The lawmakers say the country continues to repay the loan, even though the cameras were never installed. Reps Move to Revisit $460m CCTV Project The …
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced a record ₦1.86 billion recovery from the disposal of forfeited assets in 2024, the highest sum ever recorded since the Commission was established. The disclosure was made at the 2025 meeting of the Asset Disposal Committee in Abuja, following the presentation of a …
