Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Manny Ita  – The Federal Government of Nigeria has stated that the country requires at least 25 million tonnes of maize annually to meet domestic demand and strengthen national food security. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Abdullahi, disclosed this on Friday during the Quarterly Citizens and Stakeholders’ Engagement meeting held in Abuja. Abdullahi said the government had intensified efforts to increase maize production across the country, noting that boosting local output remains a key strategy for reducing reliance on food imports and stabilizing food supply. According to him, the demand for maize continues to rise…

Manny Ita  – A fresh market survey conducted on Sunday shows that petrol prices across Lagos have climbed to between ₦1,020 and ₦1,080 per litre, reflecting growing pressure from developments in the international crude oil market. Checks at several filling stations across the city indicated that independent marketers are adjusting pump prices upward as global oil prices continue to fluctuate, with analysts linking the increase to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that have unsettled energy markets. The development comes amid ongoing volatility in global crude benchmarks, which directly affect the landing cost of imported petroleum products in Nigeria.…

Manny Ita  – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 11,000 personnel across the country to provide security for farmers as part of efforts to address rising food insecurity and ensure a successful planting season. The commandant-general of the corps, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, disclosed that the deployment is aimed at protecting farmers from attacks, particularly in rural communities where insecurity has previously disrupted agricultural activities. According to the corps, the personnel have been strategically assigned to vulnerable farming communities to prevent attacks by criminal elements and allow farmers to carry out their activities without fear. Audi said the…

Manny Ita  – Peter Obi has dismissed rumours of an alleged assassination attempt and warnings against his travel to certain parts of the country, insisting that he will continue to move freely across Nigeria as guaranteed by the constitution. Speaking during a visit to Anambra State, the former governor and 2023 presidential candidate said he was aware of reports advising him to avoid particular regions but maintained that such warnings would not stop him from engaging with Nigerians across the federation. Obi stated that as a Nigerian citizen, he has the constitutional right to travel and interact with people in…

The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has unveiled how President Bola Tinubu’s intervention saved him from impeachment when he served as deputy governor in 2023. Aiyedatiwa made said this during a media briefing with selected journalists on Friday, praising the President for what he described as timely action that helped resolve the political crisis in the state. He disclosed that the entire Ondo State House of Assembly had initially signed for his impeachment before Tinubu’s intervention. “Not even 25. The entire 26 assembly members signed for my impeachment. All of them. But I survived it. To cut the story…

File photo: UNIOSUN Elegbede Abiodun The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria has approved final accreditation for Osun State University, Osogbo, to graduate medical students. Receiving the news of the accreditation during a visit by the Registrar of the Council, Prof. Fatimah Kyari, and the accreditation team at the Government House in Osogbo, the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, lauded the development and promised the university more support to attain higher levels of academic excellence. A statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, and obtained in Osogbo on Saturday, quoted the governor as welcoming the development. Earlier, Prof. Kyari,…

The newly elected SU leaders and representatives of the management …Photo Credit: UNILAG The University of Lagos has restored its Students’ Union Government after a nine-year suspension, with the election of new student leaders for the 2025/2026 academic session. This was made public in a statement uploaded on the university’s website on Friday. According to the statement, the university authorities conducted an election on Friday, which produced the Students’ Union President and General Secretary as part of the transition process toward the full restoration of the union. Participants during the announcement of students’ union result…Photo Credit: UNILAG The election was…

Elegbede Abiodun The Executive Governor of Benue State Reverend Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to partnership with security agencies to end insecurity in Benue state. Governor Alia made the promise when the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, paid a security courtesy visit to him at the Government House, Makurdi. The Governor assured General Shaibu of the state’s maximum cooperation with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to restore peace and security in Benue State. He said his administration will continue to provide the necessary support and resources to ensure that the military can…

Elegbede Abiodun UNICEF commends SUBEB’s readiness for partnership, aims at expanding access to education. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reassured of its commitment to improving access to quality basic education in Benue State following a strategic needs assessment visit to the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) headquarters Makurdi the State capital. The delegation, led by UNICEF International Consultant Michelle Boujikian, engaged SUBEB officials in discussions focused on data accessibility, school needs assessment, and the development of evidence-based intervention programmes. The meeting explored practical steps to address systemic gaps affecting school enrolment and learning outcomes across the…

Elegbede Abiodun The Delectable South African actress, Nomzamo Mbatha, will this week on Globacom-sponsored Cable News Network International’s African Voices Changemakers, reveal her trajectory from the Rainbow Nation to the global stage of make-belief. In the 30-minute magazine programme, show anchor, Larry Madowo will engage Mbatha on her soaring career which earned her a mention in the prestigious TIME100 Next in 2025. The thespian who has been featured in two Hollywood productions has also gained acclaim in the beauty industry as she has signed endorsement deals with Neutrogena and Cream of Nature, both global brands in skincare and haircare, respectively.…