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Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged increased investments in climate-smart agriculture, regenerative farming, and digital innovations to enhance Nigeria’s food security and resilience. Speaking at a strategic workshop on agriculture and food security in Abuja, Shettima emphasized the vital role of the private sector in transforming the country’s agricultural sector.…
The Zamfara State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Sani Mustapha, has reiterated the agency’s commitment to safeguarding lives and properties across the state. Speaking at the 2025 International Civil Defence Day celebration in Gusau, Mustapha emphasized the significance of the annual event, observed every March…
Manchester City avoided a major FA Cup upset on Saturday, overcoming Championship side Plymouth 3-1 in the fifth round at the Etihad Stadium. Plymouth, who had stunned Premier League leaders Liverpool in the fourth round after knocking out Brentford, threatened another shock when Maksym Talovierov put the visitors ahead in…
The Federal Government has been called upon to intensify its focus on people-oriented projects to ensure that Nigerians fully experience the dividends of democracy. This appeal was made by the President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, Reverend Israel Akanji, during the FCT Baptist Conference in Abuja, themed “Celebrating God Who…
The 97th Academy Awards are set for a nail-biting conclusion, with “Anora” and “Conclave” emerging as frontrunners in a season filled with dramatic shifts. With Hollywood’s top prize up for grabs, the competition remains fierce. The 10 Best Picture Nominees: 1. Anora – Sean Baker’s tragicomedy about a sex worker’s…
The Nigerian government has taken a firm stance on the use of local catering services by foreign airlines, with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, directing the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to enforce compliance. Keyamo issued the directive at a stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos, stressing that…
Nigerian socialite Sophie Egbuche has taken to Instagram to showcase her latest luxury acquisition—a brand-new Lamborghini—amid ongoing rumors involving Afrobeats star Burna Boy. In a video shared on her Instagram page, Sophie filmed the arrival of the luxury car, captioning it: “My baby is here. As them no buy am,…
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing new legal trouble as Sara Rivers, a former member of Making the Band 2, has filed a lawsuit accusing him of abuse, sexual misconduct, and financial exploitation during her time on the hit MTV reality show. According to legal documents obtained by TMZ…
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic discipline, fiscal responsibility, and strategic reforms as he signed the N54.99 trillion 2025 Budget of Restoration into law. Speaking at the signing ceremony, attended by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, and Senate Committee Chairman on Appropriation Senator…
President Bola Tinubu has called on Muslims across Nigeria to embody the virtues of piety, humility, and selflessness during the Holy Month of Ramadan. In a personally signed statement, he encouraged the faithful to use this sacred period to strengthen their relationship with Allah and foster unity within their communities.…
