As part of measures to increase food production and improve food security, Federal Government of Nigeria and the Bank of Agriculture have confirmed sharing over more than 2,000 tractors and heavy farming equipment with mechanised farmers across the country. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, and the Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture, Ayodeji Sontinrin, confirmed the development in a report by the News Agency of Nigeria. The tractors were distributed under the Renewed Hope National Agricultural Mechanisation Programme (NAMP). The programme is supported by Heifer International and Heifer Nigeria. Its goal is to modernise farming…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on Tuesday, 17 disclosed that the National Assembly committee on harmonisation of the Electoral Act will meet today and finalise its decision on the bill. Orji, a former Governor of Abia state , made this disclosure on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. “Regarding the feedback from Nigerians about the Electoral Act amendment, I can tell you it is on track. We had an emergency sitting last week, and we are having another one today. We were originally supposed to resume on the 24th, possibly for budget hearings, but we have shut down…
Three South Africans: Dikeledi Tears Mphela, 24; Goitsione Machidi, 25; and McClaren Mushwana, 30; have been charged in court on Monday, 16 February, 2026 for allegedly killing a 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlat, in Pretoria West, reports thegazellenews.com. The suspects appeared before the Pretoria magistrates’ court on Monday, 16 February, 2026. The South African National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), which confirmed the development through a statement issued on Monday, 16 February, 2026, said the suspects were facing charges of premeditated murder and robbery. According to NPA, the suspects abandoned their bail application, adding that the case has been adjourned to February…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Monday, 16 February, 2026 confirmed the arrival of 100 US military personnel and equipment in Nigeria, saying they arrived at Bauchi airfield, reports thegazellenews.com. Defence spokesman, Samaila Uba, who confirmed the development through a statement issued on Monday, 16 February, 2026, said the deployment follows a recent security agreement between Nigeria and the US. According to Uba , the Federal Government had made a formal request to the US for assistance in terms of military training, technical support, and intelligence sharing with the members of the Nigerian Armed Forces. “The collaboration will provide access to specialised…
On Tuesday, 17 February, 2026, the House of Representatives was in a state of as lawmakers disagreed over a motion seeking to rescind the passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which contained real-time electronic transmission of results. Francis Waive, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Rules and Business, had moved a motion for the House to rescind its decision on the Bill, which was passed on Tuesday, 23 December, 2025 in line with the Senate’s position on real-time electronic transmission of election results. When the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, put the motion to a voice…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has flagged off a six-week training programme for 400 Niger Delta youths on the Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, Autogas Conversion. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony at the Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, described the programme as a strategic investment in human capital development and a deliberate effort to position Niger Delta youths at the forefront of Nigeria’s energy transition. Ogbuku, who was represented by the Executive Director, Projects, Dr Victor Antai, noted that the training, which would run in two batches of three weeks…
The United Kingdom will from 25 February 2026 stop issuing physical visa stickers to Nigerian travellers, replacing them entirely with digital eVisas in what officials describe as a major overhaul of the country’s immigration system. Announcing the change in Abuja, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) said all new Visit visas granted to Nigerian nationals will now be issued electronically, marking a decisive step in the UK’s transition to a fully digital border regime. Under the new system, successful applicants will no longer receive a vignette pasted into their passport. Instead, they will access proof of their immigration status online through…
By Femi Ogbonnikan Public awareness is the bedrock of accountability in an evolving democracy like Nigeria. In Ogun State, home to a particularly enlightened citizenry, there is no shortage of critics keeping a watchful eye on state activities. By exercising their democratic rights, these citizens engage in robust debate over government policies and the actions—or inactions—of those in power. When conducted responsibly, this level of engagement serves as a powerful catalyst for good governance and improved service delivery. However, our political landscape is also increasingly populated by rabble-rousers masquerading as public affairs commentators. These individuals often bypass constructive critique in…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria’s BUA Group and UAE-based AD Ports Group and MAIR Group in Abu Dhabi. He described the MoU as a significant industrial and trade breakthrough arising from renewed Nigeria–UAE engagement under his administration. The President said the agreement represents a tangible dividend of strengthened diplomatic ties and expanding economic cooperation following his recent state visits and high-level engagements with the leadership of the United Arab Emirates, which prioritised trade, investment, infrastructure, and food security. The MoU explores collaboration in sugar refining, agro-industrial development, and integrated…
The Ogun State Government has disclosed that it has constructed over 1,600 kilometres of roads since 2019 and is working towards completing at least 2,000 kilometres before the end of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s tenure. The state Commissioner for Works, Ade Akinsanya, made this known during an appearance on Sunrise Daily, where he explained that road construction is currently ongoing across all 20 local government areas of the state. According to Akinsanya, the administration inherited over 4,000 kilometres of bad roads and deliberately set out to tackle the challenge through a statewide infrastructure strategy focused on rural connectivity, food security corridors,…