NCDC, NIRSAL Forge Strategic Alliance To Unlock North Central’s Agric Potential
The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has commenced moves aimed at tackling critical challenges to unluck the vast agricultural potentials of the North central region. Towards this end, the NCDC has initiated a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) towards achieving this goal. This move was underscored during […]
2027: Between INEC and ADC
By Reuben Abati Members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are incensed by the de-recognition of the leadership of their party by Nigeria’s electoral umpire, INEC, relying on a March 12, 2026 judgement of the Court of Appeal in Abuja (Appeal No. CA/ABJ/145/2026) viz: Senator David Mark v. Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe & Ors. This move by […]
Gov Zulum Distributes Starter Kits worth N2bn to Borno Youths
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has empowered 2,970 youths who completed vocational training across Borno State, distributing starter packs and business kits worth ₦2.05 billion to support their transition into self-employment. The governor presented the items on March 3, 2026, at the Muna Vocational Enterprises Institute in Maiduguri, according to a statement at the event. The […]
Update on Disciplinary Cases Involving Sixteen Officers Investigated for Indiscipline, Breach of Service Regulations
It would be recalled that the Defence Headquarters issued a press statement in October 2025 regarding the arrest of sixteen officers over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations. The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) wishes to inform the general public that investigations into the matter have been concluded and the report forwarded to […]
UBA SANI AT 55: UBA SANI FOUNDATION DONATES FOOD STUFF, MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO ORPHANS, PATIENTS IN KADUNA
The Uba Sani Foundation has donated food items and medical support to orphans and patients in Kaduna and Zaria. Ibrahim Dan-Halilu, the executive director (ED) of the foundation, said the gesture is part of activities marking the 55th birthday of Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna. Dan-Halilu said the outreach, held on Wednesday, December 31, targeted […]
Kaduna Governor Signs 2026 Budget
The Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has signed into law the 2026 appropriation bill of ₦985.9 billion. The budget is aptly titled “Consolidation of Transformation for Inclusive Development”. The budget Breakdown shows capital expenditure has the highest allocation of 698.9 billion, representing 70.9 percent of the budget. This is targeted at infrastructure development, economic […]
Kaduna Electric’s Unjust Charges
By Ishaq Idris IshaqAfter five days of agonising, unexplained darkness, power has finally been restored to the residents of Badikko Community in Kaduna. The reconnection, however, has done little to ease the intense scrutiny on the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO), which is now facing major allegations of systematic fraud and regulatory abuse, leaving the […]
FG, states, LGs share N2.103tn revenue in September 2025
The Federal Government, states and local government councils shared a total of N2.103 trillion as September 2025 Federation Account Revenue. This was disclosed in a communique signed by the spokesperson of the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, on Friday after the October 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, meeting held […]
ASUU strike: Nigerian lecturers in talks with FG, highlight progress
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, said it has kicked off negotiation with the federal government over its ongoing industrial action. The union disclosed this in a Strike Bulletin No. 2, issued by the National Strike Coordinating Committee (NSCC) and signed by Dr Christopher Piwuna at the weekend. This comes as ASUU announced a […]
Security operatives fire at #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protesters in Abuja
A joint detachment of defence and security operatives has forcefully dispersed the Omoyele Sowore-led #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protesters in the Maitama Area of Abuja. The protesters, which included Sowore, Barr. Aloy Ejimakor and others had gathered around the Nigeria Communications Commission NCC headquarters in Maitama, chanting “Free Nnamdi Kanu Now”. The protesters, which included Sowore, Barr. Aloy […]