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Shettima Lauds Nigeria-Brazil $1bn Agricultural Initiative, Marks Strategic Alliance

Abuja: Vice-President Kashim Shettima has applauded the over $1 billion Nigeria-Brazil Green Imperative Agricultural Initiative. Shettima made the commendation during the opening session of the 2nd Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism at the Presidential Villa. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the initiative marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s renewed strategic alliance with Brazil, emphasizing mutual […]

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Court Adjourns Emefiele’s WhatsApp Review Ruling to September 15

Ikeja: An Ikeja Special Offences Court has adjourned ruling on an application by former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele seeking forensic analysis of WhatsApp evidence in a $4.5 billion fraud case. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Emefiele is standing trial on a 19-count charge bordering on receiving gratification and corrupt demands. His co-defendant, Henry […]

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Kwara Assembly Calls for Strict Enforcement of Charcoal Production Prohibition Law

Ilorin: The Kwara State House of Assembly has called on Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to ensure the enforcement of the Kwara State Charcoal Production Prohibition Law and prosecute violators. This resolution was reached during a plenary session where a Motion on Notice titled ‘Urgent Need to Enforce Existing Laws against Charcoal Production and Transportation in Kwara’ […]

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Nigeria and Denmark to Strengthen Collaboration on Livestock Development and Education

Abuja: President Bola Tinubu announced Nigeria’s intention to enhance its partnership with Denmark, focusing on livestock development, agribusiness, and educational initiatives. This announcement was made during a meeting at the State House with Queen Mary Elizabeth of Denmark, who is in Nigeria as a Patron of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). According to News […]

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Presidency Refutes Claims About Tinubu’s Role in June 12 Annulment

Abuja: The Presidency has forcefully countered the assertions made by Sule Lamido, a former governor of Jigawa, regarding President Bola Tinubu’s involvement in the annulled June 12, 1993 election. In a statement labeled ‘Setting the Record Straight’, Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga refuted Lamido’s comments, labeling them as false and a distortion of historical facts. According […]