Niger farmers seek compensation for destroyed lands, crops

• Govt assures of succour, says policy to foster food security The agricultural revolution policy of Governor Mohammed Umar Bago may run into troubled waters, as communities in Zone C…

Man commits suicide over alleged N8m debt in Nasarawa

A man, Hassan Bayaro, 35, from Giza town in Keana Local Council of Nasarawa State, has allegedly committed suicide over debts worth N8 million. The incident, which occurred at Angwan…

Bomb Scare: Fubara says detractors targeting state of emergency in Rivers

The bomb that detonated at Hotel Presidential, Tuesday evening, was targeted at convincing the authorities that a state of emergency read more Bomb Scare: Fubara says detractors targeting state of…

FG to conduct national drug use survey

The Federal Government plans to conduct a drug use survey as part of its efforts to combat drug abuse and develop preventive measures, The PUNCH reports. It said the survey…

PDP candidate receives APC defectors, vows to unseat Aiyedatiwa

Over 1,000 members of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, on Wednesday, announced their defection to the Peoples Democratic Party. The defectors, from the 208 wards and the…

Dataphyte Foundation calls for enhanced electoral monitoring, data accessibility across Africa

The Dataphyte Foundation has issued a call for enhanced electoral monitoring and data accessibility across Africa as a means to improve the continent’s electioneering processes. Joshua Olufemi, Founder of Dataphyte…

Balance press freedom with responsibility, FG tells journalists

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring a safe environment for journalists, highlighting that a free press is essential for a…

CBN discontinues price verification for Form ‘M’

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday announced that it will stop its Price Verification System (PVS) Portal, effective read more CBN discontinues price verification for Form ‘M’

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Kenya’s Gen-Z and the crisis of ‘revolution’

It is too early to tell if TikTok has bridged ethnic divide in Kenya…but it could well be that the shared consciousness generated by social media has become more

Man United ‘willing to offer’ €60m for Lookman

Manchester United are interested in signing Ademola Lookman this summer, and are willing to put in an offer of €60m to get him, according to reports in Italy. Lookman enjoyed…

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