Ekiti State is redefining its agricultural future through deliberate investments, strategic policy reforms and partnership with private investors and agribusiness aimed at transforming the state into a major food production The post Inside Ekiti’s drive to become Southwest food hub appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Twenty-two years after he joined the Rotary Club of Surulere South, Lanre Adedoyin picked the crown of District 9112 as its Governor for 2025-2026. In this interview with Joseph Eshanokpe, The post ‘Why we prioritise polio eradication at Rotary’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

China’s proposal to expand tariff-free access for African exports has been received with considerable enthusiasm across diplomatic, policy, and business communities. At a rhetorical level, the initiative appears to resonate strongly with Africa’s long-standing aspirations for improved market access, enhanced trade integration, and strengthened South–South economic cooperation. By Brighton Musonza However, beneath the appealing narrative […] The post China’s Tariff-Free Access Bait and the African Re-industrialisation Question: Opportunity or Strategic Risk? appeared first on The Zimbabwe Mail.

The recent ban on admission and transfer of students into SS3 and special centers, has stirred mixed reactions. VICTORIA AMADI in her interactions with some stakeholders observes that there are The post Reactions trail FG’s ban on admission, transfer of students into SS3, special centres appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Liquidity as affection and trash as a symbol of enduring love. From bouquets fashioned from dollar bills to heart-shaped gifts forged from recycled scrap metal, romance in Zimbabwe is taking strikingly inventive forms, reflecting life in an economy where cash reigns supreme and sustainability gains new social value. You can’t buy love, […] The post ‘Money bouquets’ rival traditional flowers as coveted tokens of love for Valentine’s Day in Zimbabwe appeared first on The Zimbabwe Mail.

NAIROBI, Kenya — Africa’s top regional body opened its annual summit on Saturday in Ethiopia to discuss the future of the continent of some 1.4 billion people, as the organization faces widespread discontent. Set up to “promote the unity and solidarity of the African States,” analysts say the African Union faces a legitimacy crisis among […] The post African Union summit opens as youth anger grows over a ‘bloc of old leaders’ appeared first on The Zimbabwe Mail.

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has relieved Engr. Buba Galadima as Chairman of the Governing Council, Kano State Polytechnic. The post Gov. Yusuf sacks Buba Galadima as Kano Poly Governing Council chair appeared first on Vanguard News.

Bashir El-Rufai has strongly defended his father, Nasir El-Rufai, dismissing claims that the former Kaduna governor admitted to tapping anyone’s phone and warning against what he described as a dangerous misinterpretation of his remarks. Taking to X, Bashir said the narrative circulating in public discourse was completely distorted, stressing that his father only referenced intelligence […]

At a time when public confidence in elections was fragile and expectations were low, the 2023 governorship election in Abia State produced an outcome that many residents believe prevented the entrenchment of bad leadership. Central to that outcome was the conduct of Prof. Nnenna Nnennaya Oti, whose insistence on due process during the collation and […]

Convener of the Constitutional Defenders Forum (CDF) and former Finance minister Tendai Biti says he is ready to work with his former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa in resisting what he describes as the mutilation of Zimbabwe’s Constitution amid renewed efforts to amend the supreme law. Biti and Chamisa parted ways in 2024 after Chamisa left […] The post Biti reaches out to Chamisa appeared first on The Zimbabwe Mail.

The worth, wealth and wisdom of the arts is mainly two-fold: socially and economically. Socially means culturally and linguistically. Jointly. Contextually, socially stands for people. Narrators. On a social basis, people communicate, authenticate and illuminate. Without communication there is chaos. Are bards not the forgotten fountains of culture and heritage?        When it comes […]

The eulogies are starting to wear thin.  The lamented passing of the rules and law-based order only makes sense to those who believed that such rules and laws existed in the first place.  How easy to forget that the spanning hegemon of each age always presumes that its laws and norms are objective universal features, […]

The remains of fast-rising singer Ifunanya Nwangene were laid to rest on Friday in her hometown in Nkanu East, Enugu State, bringing tears and closure to a tragedy that has shaken fans and the music community. The 26-year-old artiste died after suffering a snakebite at her residence on January 31, 2026. She was later confirmed […]

“Over 100 litres of oil are spilling into the mangrove swamp per hour. The tidal flow is already carrying it into other creeks,” Mr Kobah said. The post EXCLUSIVE: Fresh oil spill hits Rivers community as Trans Niger pipeline ruptures appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

“If I have been praying with you, and today you say you are going to have sex with a man or woman that’s not your spouse…” The post Valentine: Tonto Dikeh warns disciples against sex outside marriage, invokes ‘thunder’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Galadima had backed Kwankwaso in his battle against Yusuf.

As of 9 p.m. on Saturday, the agency responsible for evacuating the decomposing body was reportedly waiting for police documentation. The post Decomposing corpse abandoned in Uyo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Zielinski found the net after the 2024 champions had led twice thanks to a Andrea Cambiaso own goal and an effort from Pio Esposito. The post Inter beat Juventus 3-2, move eight points clear in Serie A appeared first on Vanguard News.

Torkwase Nyiekaa A pressure group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has alleged the illegal collection and misuse of National Identity Numbers (NIN) belonging to pensioners and…

Brighton had beaten Manchester United in round three, but the Seagulls have been in miserable form since and were easily beaten by an improving Liverpool at Anfield. The post Liverpool Beat Brighton, Man City Oust Beckham’s Salford From FA Cup appeared first on Channels Television.

Vinicius was denied a hat-trick by the linesman's flag too as he used his shoulder to convert Arda Guler's crossed free-kick but had strayed just offside. The post Vinicius bags brace as Real Madrid take La Liga lead appeared first on Vanguard News.

Paris Saint-Germain suffered a 3-1 defeat to Rennes, with Ousmane Dembele's criticism of teammates prompting a strong rebuttal from coach Luis Enrique.

The suspect is still in custody of the Nigeria Army and is being interrogated to ascertain his source and buyers. The post Troops Arrest Gunrunner With Six Machine Guns In Taraba appeared first on Channels Television.

The Falconets advanced with on a 3-1 aggregate scoreline. The post World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria’s Falconets defeat Senegal to reach final round appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A faith leader who used claims of supernatural powers to prey on women and children has been found guilty of a horrific catalogue of sexual crimes spanning over a decade. Abdul Halim Khan, 54, was convicted at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday of 21 counts, including rape, sexual assault, and child sexual offenses. The court […] The post London imam found guilty of raping women, young girls appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima on Saturday joined other leaders across Africa and beyond at the opening of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The post Shettima attends AU Summit opening as Burundi President assumes chairmanship appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed the 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA 2026) as a strategic platform for cultivating a professional, disciplined, and performance-driven Nigeria Police Force. Declaring the Games open on Saturday in Asaba, President Tinubu reaffirmed robust institutional and governmental backing for the event, hosted by Delta State. The President, represented by the […]

On the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guterres called for an immediate ceasefire and respect for territorial integrity.

Two-time FIFA World Cup silver medalists, Nigeria’s Falconets have reached the final round of the African qualification round for this year’s global tournament, following a 2-1 defeat of Senegal in Diamniadio on Saturday evening. Goals by Kindness Ifeanyi – who scored the only goal in the first leg in Abeokuta a week ago – and […]

"There is not a single power plant left in Ukraine that has not been damaged by Russian attacks," Zelensky said. "Not one." The post Zelensky labels Putin a ‘slave to war’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

In response to the recent controversy surrounding the educational credentials of Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Pastor Olumide Akinrinlola, a Canada-Nigeria based journalist and publisher of Starnews NG, has…

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Ogun State, has suspended Jimi Lawal, former aide to ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged anti-party activities. This is as the party even unveiled a caretaker committee to oversee the party’s affairs pending a state congress. Chairman of the party in the state, Femi Soluade, made this announcement […] ADC suspends El-Rufai’s former aide, Lawal

The Federal Government says, tackling of pests affecting tomatoes and sugarcane remains its priority by curbing the surge to boost their production. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdulahi stated this at the flag off of Emergency Intervention to tackle the spread of Tuta Absoluta and African Sugarcane Borer; [...]

The 2026 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon was disrupted on Saturday following a disturbing incident in which an ambulance attached to the event knocked down a spectator along the race corridor. The incident occurred on February 14, 2026, during the 11th edition of the annual marathon, as thousands of athletes competed across major routes in […] Ambulance knocks down spectator at 2026 Lagos City Marathon

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday described the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival as a testament to the return of stability and normalcy in Kebbi State and across the country. The post Argungu festival shows return of stability, normalcy in Kebbi – Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.

The United Kingdom and allies have uncovered the “brutal and barbaric circumstances” surrounding the death of Alexei Navalny in a Russian prison. The opposition leader died on February 16, 2024, at age 47, in a Russian penal colony in Siberia. His death, which coincided with the 2024 Munich Security Conference, sparked outrage. The UK said […] Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with rare toxin – UK, allies