In a bid to combat rising food prices and supply disruptions, the 36 governors of Nigeria have agreed to partner with the Federal Government to harmonize levies, eliminate illegal checkpoints, and facilitate the smooth transit of goods between states. The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), chaired by Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, met with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, alongside ministers of Defence, Agriculture, Livestock Development, and Transportation on Thursday morning. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who read the communiqué, said, “The Forum received a briefing from the National Security Adviser… on the rising cost of food and livestock transportation…
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President Bola Tinubu is expected in Kaduna State on Thursday (today) to inaugurate several critical projects under Governor Uba Sani’s leadership, marking two years of the governor’s tenure. The projects include a 300-bed Specialist Hospital in Millennium City, constructed to improve healthcare services for Kaduna residents. The President will also commission the Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development in Rigachikun, as well as road projects in Soba and Samaru Kataf LGAs. The 24-kilometre Kafanchan Township Road is another key infrastructure slated for commissioning. Additional projects include the Tudun Biri Road, a 22-kilometre road linking Kauru and Kubau LGAs, and…
In the aftermath of the devastating massacre that claimed nearly 200 lives in Yelewata village, Benue State, President Bola Tinubu convened a high-level peace committee on Wednesday to chart a path toward sustainable peace in the troubled region. The committee features prominent figures such as former Military Governor Gen. Atom Kpera (retd.), Senators George Akume and Gabriel Suswam, former governors Samuel Ortom and others. Paramount traditional rulers, including HRM Prof. James Ayatse (Tor Tiv) and HRM Dr. John Elaigwu (Ochidoma), were also appointed. At a town hall meeting in Makurdi, the President underscored the necessity of broad-based collaboration involving federal…
President Bola Tinubu has responded to the recent massacre in Yelewata community, Guma LGA, by demanding urgent action from security agencies to arrest those responsible for the deaths of over 100 residents. Speaking during a town hall meeting with Benue political leaders, Tinubu addressed the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa: “Christopher… We need to get our ears to the ground. Let’s get those criminals. Let’s get them out.” The President’s visit included a compassionate stop at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital, where he consoled survivors of the violent attack. In a pointed conversation with Governor Hyacinth Alia,…
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Benue State’s capital, Makurdi, amid escalating violence that has left many dead in recent weeks. The visit underscores the federal government’s commitment to addressing the security challenges in the region. Touching down at the Tactical Air Command of the Nigerian Air Force Base at 12:58 pm, the President is set to visit Yelwata community in the Guma Local Government Area, one of the areas severely affected by the recent killings. In a show of solidarity and to facilitate the visit, the Benue State government declared a public holiday, signaling the importance of the President’s…
Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council, has raised alarm over the United States’ imposition of visa restrictions on all ECOWAS member states. Speaking at the 54th Ordinary Session of the Mediation and Security Council in Abuja, Tuggar described the policy as a serious impediment to trade, diplomacy, and regional prosperity. He cautioned that the restrictions threaten to stifle efforts aimed at deepening US-West Africa relations during a period when the region is primed for enhanced economic cooperation and security collaboration. “It would be most unfortunate if it comes to…
The Nigerian Senate has commenced the screening of 17 nominees submitted by President Bola Tinubu to oversee critical commissions in Rivers State. These nominees are slated to lead the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, the Rivers State Civil Service Commission, and the Rivers State Local Government Service Commission. The screening process follows the completion of mandatory security clearances conducted by the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force. Additionally, all nominees have complied with the constitutional requirement of declaring their assets before the Code of Conduct Bureau, a fact confirmed by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele.…
AC Milan has reportedly decided to offload Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze after a disappointing 2024/25 season. The 26-year-old joined the Italian giants from Villarreal in 2023 but has failed to establish himself as a first-team regular, hampered by injuries and inconsistent performances. The Rossoneri’s poor league finish—eighth place in Serie A—has forced the club to rethink its squad composition. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Chukwueze is on the transfer list as Milan looks to raise funds for a major squad overhaul under new manager Massimiliano Allegri. Chukwueze played 69 games for Milan, scoring eight goals and assisting six, but…
In a decisive move to modernize land administration, the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday adopted the recommendations of its Committee on Physical Planning and E-GIS concerning a new bill aimed at establishing the Lagos Geographic Information Service. The bill proposes the creation of a computerized central database and integrated software to harmonize all geographic information service projects related to land records. The bill’s adoption follows extensive deliberations that began on March 5, 2024, when the House initially reviewed the legislation and referred it for further examination. The committee subsequently held a public hearing to gather input from various…
President Bola Tinubu is set to meet with stakeholders in Benue State today in a direct effort to address the escalating violence that has claimed over 200 lives, including women and children, in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area. The attackers, reportedly using sophisticated weapons and incendiaries, left a trail of destruction, burning homes and displacing families. The Benue State House of Assembly, expressing outrage at the bloodshed, passed a resolution on Tuesday criticizing Governor Hyacinth Alia, his deputy, and all 32 lawmakers for failing the people. The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP)…