The Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria and other key stakeholders have vowed to ensure compliance with the European Union Deforestation Regulations in Nigeria. They underscored the need to support the inclusion of youths in cocoa farming and processing through entrepreneurship development for the sustainability of the cocoa sector. The national president of the association, Adeola…
Some commercial drivers operating in the Mowe-Ibafo-Arepo areas of Ogun State stormed the expressway on Monday to protest multiple levies imposed on them by transport union workers, commonly known as Agberos. Our correspondent, who monitored the protest, gathered from the drivers that they were subjected to arbitrary fees, which have caused them significant hardship. The…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised the Saturday election in Edo State, describing it as a “blatant example of ‘state capture’” that undermines Nigeria’s democratic process. In a statement released on Monday via X following the weekend’s events, Obi expressed concern over the integrity of the electoral system. “What happened…
Nigeria’s leading milk brand, Peak, has rewarded the nation’s para powerlifting athletes who participated in the Paris 2024 Paralympics Games held in France. The athletes — Onyinyechi Mark, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, Esther Nworgu and Bose Omolayo, bagged four of the seven medals won by Team Nigeria. Mark and Oluwafemiayo won gold medals in the 61kg and…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has declared that there would be no more demolition of houses in the affected communities in the six Local Government Areas of the state. The affected communities are spread within six Local Governments namely Ido, Akinyele, Egbeda, Ona-Ara, Lagelu and Oluyole, respectively. Makinde stated this on Monday while addressing protesters…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service has strengthened its commitment to enhancing tax compliance among Nigerian businesses through a strategic partnership with the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This collaboration was highlighted during the opening ceremony of the 19th Abuja International Trade Fair themed: ‘Mobility: Options for Transportation, Trade Finance and Taxation’ held in Abuja…
The Senator currently representing Ondo Southern Senatorial District, Jimoh Ibrahim, has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo on his victory in Saturday’s Edo governorship election. In a statement personally signed on Monday, Ibrahim described Okpebholo’s victory as the will of the people of Edo State. He said the people of the state have spoken and taken their…
Nigeria has made its case for proper representation on the United Nations Security Council. It stated that having contributed to at least 41 peacekeeping missions globally and deployed over 200,000 Nigerian troops in UN operations, it deserves a seat on the global security body. “It is on this basis that Nigeria continues to call for…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio will present the official results of the just concluded Edo governorship election to President Bola Tinubu. Speaking with reporters in Benin City on Monday, the Senate President disclosed that he would personally tender the results to Tinubu upon his return to Abuja. Akpabio stated that he was handed the results sheet…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, delivered a compelling call to action for global leaders to prioritise sustainable development, particularly in Africa. Tuggar spoke on Monday at the Summit of the Future held at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 22-23, 2024. Tuggar highlighted that only 16 percent of Sustainable…
As the House of Representatives resumes from its annual recess on Tuesday, September 24, key issues, including the 2025 Appropriation Bill from President Bola Tinubu, the constitution review exercise, and electoral reforms, among others, would be accorded legislative priorities. Online reported that lawmakers who proceeded on vacation on July 23, 2024, would, on resumption, deliberate…
The Kogi State House of Assembly has called for the immediate removal of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede. The House stated the call was over his unprofessional handling of the case against the immediate past governor of the state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. The legislators, during plenary in Lokoja, the…
