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Organic Farming Alone Can’t Feed Nigeria’s Population – AFAN
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has expressed concern over the viability of organic farming as a sole solution to Nigeria’s food security challenges, citing its limitations in meeting the demands of the country’s rapidly growing population. Speaking in an interview with journalists in Lagos on Friday, Mr. Femi Oke, the chairman of AFAN for the Southwest and Lagos...
Pro-Fubara Supporters Rally In Rivers, Urge Immediate Reinstatement
On Tuesday, hundreds of supporters of Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers State, demonstrated in the streets and called for his reinstatement. Clad in black and carrying placards with inscriptions such as “Together we stand for Governor Sim Fubara,” “We want back our Governor; we all voted for” Governor Fubara; he is the pride of Rivers people,” the protesters...
Supreme Court Removes Abure As Labour Party Chairman
Julius Abure was ousted by the Supreme Court on Friday from his position as the Labour Party's national chairman. In a unanimous judgement, a five-member panel of the Supreme Court set aside the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had recognised Abure as the party’s national chairman. The apex court, in its decision, held that the appellate court...
Recall: INEC Rules Petition Against Natasha Insufficient
The petition to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, has not complied with constitutional requirements, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday. INEC, in a tweet on its ‘X’ handle, said, “The petition for the recall of the senator representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District has not met the requirement of Section 69(a) of the...
Natasha Takes Face-off With Senate To UN
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, escalated her dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday by presenting her case at a United Nations forum. Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended on March 6 after a heated confrontation with Akpabio over a new Senate seating arrangement, which she claimed was designed to undermine her. Tensions intensified when Akpoti-Uduaghan, on national television, accused Akpabio...
Senator Natasha Faces Six-Month Suspension Over Committee Decision
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended by the Senate for six months in response to her accusation of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The decision, made on Thursday, March 6, 2024, came after a recommendation from the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions. As part of the suspension, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s salary and security details will be withdrawn, and she...
FG Deploys Security Agents As NLC Insists On Protest
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps on Sunday has warn the Nigeria Labour Congress against its planned March 1 shutdown of telecommunication services in response to the recent 50 percent tariff hike. The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria similarly pushed back against the NLC’s planned boycott of...
FG Blows Hot, Weighs Response As Embassy Battles To Deflect Criticism
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa's Canada visa denial has continued to generate reactions as the country considers the diplomatic response to the incident inappropriate. Both the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, hinted on Friday that the country could respond “decisively” to the situation. The military officials had been invited to...
“Partnership With Google Will Turn Nigeria To Global Tech Hub” – FG
The Federal Government on Thursday said its partnership with Google is set to transform Nigeria into a global technology hub. The Director-General, National Information Technology Developmental Agency, Mr Inuwa Kashifu, said this in a television interview monitored in Lagos. Kashifu said that the partnership was focused on infrastructure development, scaling of citizens, AI innovation, cloud adoption and investment framework. He said that...
Reps Demand Reversal As New Pricing Begins
Nigerian lawmakers has moved to halt the rollout of the 50 percent tariff hike, following regulatory approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission, citing economic hardship. The House of Representatives on Tuesday directed the telecom regulator and the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy to suspend the tariff increase, arguing that Nigerians cannot afford higher telecom costs amid rising inflation...
