Abuja: The quest for further reforms of the Electoral Act is gaining momentum as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections. At the center of these conversations is a bill before the National Assembly proposing that all major elections-presidential, governorship, National Assembly, and State Houses of Assembly-be held on the same day. According to News […]
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Tinubu Directs Military Reinforcement to Crush Banditry in Katsina
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces of Nigeria to deploy advanced hardware and surveillance systems in Katsina State to counter rising attacks on civilians by bandits. The president gave the directive during a meeting with Katsina leaders, led by Gov. Dikko Radda, at the State House on Tuesday evening. According to News […]
UK Allocates $7.5 Million to Nigerian Agri-Tech Firm to Enhance Food Security
Lagos: The British International Investment (BII), the United Kingdom’s development finance institution, has committed $7.5 million to the Nigerian agri-tech platform, Babban Gona. The British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Mr. Jonny Baxter, announced this initiative during a news conference on Tuesday, highlighting the investment’s aim to bolster food security and climate resilience for smallholder […]
Nigeria Earning Global Respect Again: Tinubu
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has asserted that the bold economic reforms undertaken by his administration are producing positive outcomes, stabilizing the economy, and enhancing Nigeria’s global image and investor confidence. He made these remarks during a meeting at the State House, Abuja, with His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Olaoye (Orumogege III), the Soun of Ogbomosoland, […]
Wike Inaugurates Karu Road Dualisation Project
Abuja: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has inaugurated the reconstruction and dualisation of the Karu Road. Wike emphasized that the project exemplifies President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aiming to transform the infrastructure of the city. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Wike assured residents that the ongoing road works […]