Politics

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to addressing food shortages and unemployment through the development of agriculture and livestock in the country. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, made this known on Monday at the second International Conference of the Agrifood Systems Stakeholders Forum held at the University of Port Harcourt. The conference, […]

The Federal Government has approved a new fiscal framework aimed at encouraging fresh investment in Nigeria’s deep offshore petroleum sector, with qualifying new developments eligible to begin on a 70:30 profit-oil sharing ratio in favour of contractors. The policy is contained in the Deep Offshore Oil and Gas Projects Incentives (Tax Remission) Order, 2026, signed

Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has been declared the winner of the 2026 Osun State governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Adeleke secured 511,067 votes to emerge as the winner of the election, while the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, polled 511,067 votes The election was held across

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has rated the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu an “F9,” describing the government’s performance as a failure in addressing Nigeria’s key socio-economic and security challenges. Sowore made the assessment during a recent interview, where he evaluated the Tinubu administration’s record since assuming office. Borrowing from

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Federal Government’s claims that Nigeria’s economy is on the path to recovery, arguing that the country’s worsening living conditions and challenges facing the manufacturing sector contradict the administration’s position. In a statement issued on Monday through his Senior Special Assistant

The Third Estate Ilorin Emirate, under the leadership of its President, Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, warmly commends His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for approving the establishment of a new Nigerian Army Battalion in Omu Aran, Kwara State. This landmark approval is another demonstration of Mr. President’s unwavering commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture

President Bola Tinubu has launched the $552 million HOPE for Quality Basic Education for All (HOPE-EDU) programme, a nationwide initiative expected to benefit about 29 million Nigerian children and strengthen the country’s basic education sector. The programme, unveiled in Abuja on Thursday, July 16, 2026, is co-financed by the World Bank and the Global Partnership

The Director of Media to Senator Saliu Mustapha, Kwara Central, Mallam Abdullateef Ishowo, has defended the Senator’s calm disposition amid the ongoing political tensions within the ruling APC in Kwara State, describing his restraint as a deliberate strategy rather than a sign of weakness. According to him, despite being openly confronted and allegedly undermined by

By Nasir Abdulquadri Nastvafrica The controversy surrounding the First Lady’s remarks on akara, kulikuli, and other micro-enterprises has, in my view, been widely misunderstood. The issue was never about the dignity or economic value of these businesses. It was about perception, context, and the language of economic empowerment. Akara, kulikuli, roasted corn, suya, shawarma, popcorn,