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target=_blank>Innovation with Impact: Inside NASENI’s Technology Solutions for Agriculture and Food Security
Nigeria’s agriculture sector stands at a crossroads defined by urgency and opportunity. For decades, the country has grappled with low productivity, post-harvest losses, and heavy dependence on food imports despite vast arable land and a large farming population. At the heart of this paradox lies a persistent mechanisation gap, limited access to modern tools, and
target=_blank>JUST IN: Tinubu approves N15bn as take-off grant for Police Academy In Ogun
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new campus of the Police Academy in Erinja, Yewa South Local Government Area in Ogun State. President Tinubu also approved a special take-off grant of N15billion for the college. According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the President’s approval
target=_blank>Kidnappers gun down driver, abduct passengers in Edo
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a commercial driver and the abduction of an unspecified number of passengers along the Benin–Lagos Highway. Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers reportedly ambushed a bus operated by GUO Transport on Sunday, killing the driver and taking the passengers hostage. The attackers were said to have
target=_blank>Outrage as Gbaja asks Rep to ‘stay in ADC and scatter them’
There has been widespread criticism on social media following remarks of the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, encouraging a member of the House of Representatives, Hon Leke Abejide, to “stay in ADC and scatter them.” The ADC is currently in a crisis as different factions are struggling to take control of
target=_blank>ADC Denies Talks with PRP, Reaffirms Commitment to Legal Battle
By Promise Adagba The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed reports suggesting it is in talks with the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) ahead of an anticipated court judgment, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement addressing the circulating speculation shared on ‘X’ by the party spokesman, Bolaji Abdullah, the party clarified that
target=_blank>Minister Musawa’s Sunglasses at Taraba Festival Stir Online Debate
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has sparked online debate after appearing at a public event wearing luxury sunglasses. Musawa represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2026 edition of the Nwonyo Fishing Festival in Taraba State, over the weekend. Daily Trust had reported how the event, held at
target=_blank>Come to PDP secretariat If you’re party leaders, Wike dares Turaki faction
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has dared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction loyal to Taminu Turaki to visit the National Secretariat of the party if truly it is in charge. Wike said this at the 108 PDP National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the faction in Abuja on Monday. The Minister
target=_blank>Nigeria Must be Safe, CDS Charges Troops
From Abdullahi Abdulrahaman Chakwa Gusau The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Olufemi Oluyede has charged troops to intensify operations against bandits in the North-West, declaring that Nigeria must be made safe “at all cost”. He said this at his maiden operational visit to troops under Operation Fansan Yamma in Gusau, Zamfara State. The CDS said
target=_blank>7 things to know about late Ibrahim Galadima
Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima was not only a highly influential Nigerian sports administrator and a revered elder statesman of the game of football, he also lived an exemplary life. However, after a long battle with a protracted illness, Galadima passed away on April 18, 2026, at the age of 78 and was laid to rest according
target=_blank>Gbenga Daniel blocked from Ogun East APC meeting
Former governor and senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, was on Monday reportedly denied entry to a key senatorial meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ijebu-Ode. The meeting, being held at Adeola Odutola Hall, Ijebu-Ode, was fixed for 11 a.m. “This is to invite the following categories of stakeholders in our party,
target=_blank>Osun guber: Gov Adeleke, Oyebamiji campaign teams clash over propaganda claims, accountability questions
A fresh political dispute has emerged in Osun State as the campaign organisation of Bola Oyebamiji accused the administration of Ademola Adeleke of planning a sustained propaganda campaign. This is as the governor’s camp countered with a series of accountability allegations against the opposition candidate. Bola Oyebamiji is the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate
Osun guber: Gov Adeleke, Oyebamiji campaign teams clash over propaganda claims, accountability questions
target=_blank>FRSC appoints new Sector Commander for Osun
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has appointed Mr Sunday Adebayo as the new Sector Commander for Osun State. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Osogbo by the command’s spokesperson, Mrs Agnes Ogungbemi. Ogungbemi described Adebayo as a seasoned officer with extensive experience in road safety administration, traffic management, and stakeholder
FRSC appoints new Sector Commander for Osun
target=_blank>Appeal Court orders prison to produce Sheikh Abduljabar Kabara
The Court of Appeal sitting in Kano on Monday issued an order to the Nigerian Correctional Service to produce Sheikh Abduljabar Kabara before the court for the hearing of his appeal. The Islamic scholar is in custody following a judgment by a lower court, an Upper Shari’a Court, which sentenced him to death by hanging
Appeal Court orders prison to produce Sheikh Abduljabar Kabara
target=_blank>Tackling insecurity in Zamfara key to ending banditry nationwide – Gov Lawal
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has said that solving banditry in the state could help address the wider security crisis across Nigeria. He made the comment while hosting the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, at the Government House in Gusau. Lawal said he believes the Nigerian military has what it takes to
Tackling insecurity in Zamfara key to ending banditry nationwide – Gov Lawal
target=_blank>Lagos govt urges compliance as monthly sanitation resumes April 25
The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has urged residents to comply with the reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation exercise, set to resume on Saturday, April 25, 2026. In a statement shared on its official X platform on Monday, the agency announced that the exercise would take place statewide between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. LAWMA emphasised
Lagos govt urges compliance as monthly sanitation resumes April 25
target=_blank>Okuama crisis: Rights group decries detention of leaders, seeks gov’s intervention
Value Rebirth/Human Rights Advocate, VRHRA, has decried the plight of the people of Okuama community. The Coordinator of VRHRA, Amb. Edewor Egedegbe, stated this while speaking on the situation in Okuama during a TV programme, ‘Niger Delta Today,’ on Advocate Broadcasting Network (ADBN). Speaking on concerns that Okuama community leaders and others have remained in
Okuama crisis: Rights group decries detention of leaders, seeks gov’s intervention
target=_blank>Army intercepts suspected couriers, recovers ammunition in Kogi operations
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted suspected logistics couriers and recovered ammunition during operations carried out in parts of Kogi State. The development was disclosed in a statement shared on April 20, 2026, on the official page of the Army. According to the statement, the operation followed a series of intelligence-led efforts conducted over
Army intercepts suspected couriers, recovers ammunition in Kogi operations
target=_blank>Grenada’s PM Dickon Mitchell pledges cultural, developmental ties with Taraba
The Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell, has reiterated his commitment to sustained engagement aimed at advancing mutually beneficial development between Grenada and Taraba State in Nigeria. Mitchell made the remarks during a courtesy visit to the Aku Uka of Wukari, Dr Ishaku Adda Ali, alongside other traditional rulers in Taraba State. His visit took
Grenada’s PM Dickon Mitchell pledges cultural, developmental ties with Taraba
target=_blank>Blord finally leaves Kuje prison after 20 days VIDEO
Popular Nigerian cryptocurrency entrepreneur, Linus Williams Ifejirika, better known as Blord, has finally been released from the Kuje Correctional Facility. Blord was released after meeting his bail conditions on Monday evening. This came 20 days after he was remanded for allegedly impersonating VeryDarkMan. DAILY POST recalls that the entrepreneur was granted bail and was also
Blord finally leaves Kuje prison after 20 days VIDEO
target=_blank>Owo LG Chairman assaulted, stripped by suspected thugs
Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State was on Monday thrown into turmoil following the invasion of the council secretariat by hoodlums, who attacked and stripped the council chairman, Tope Omolayo, after he resumed duty following the expiration of his six-month suspension. With official activities disrupted during the invasion, workers ran in various directions as
Owo LG Chairman assaulted, stripped by suspected thugs
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