The Kano State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of the Chairmen of Rogo, Bagwai and Bebeji Local Government Areas by an additional three months. The House also granted a further three-month extension to the ad hoc committee constituted to investigate the allegations against the three chairmen. It will be recalled that the Assembly, […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, for his contributions to national unity, religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence as he marks 20 years on the throne. The President said the Sultan had used his position over the past two decades to promote peace, strengthen relations […]

Special Analysis by Osmund Agbo American democracy is sustained by more than presidential elections. Midterm elections, conducted halfway through a president’s four-year tenure, provide an important constitutional mechanism through which voters can recalibrate the balance of political power without waiting for another presidential election. This is one of the defining features of America’s system of […]

Nigeria’s cocoa bean exports to the United States rose from $21.7 million in 2024 to $142 million in 2025, signalling stronger trade opportunities even as production constraints continue to challenge the domestic industry. The US Mission in Nigeria disclosed the figures in a post on its official Facebook page, attributing the growth to rising demand […] The post Nigeria’s cocoa exports to U.S. hit $142m in 2025 appeared first on Tribune Online.

The owner of an Islamiya school whose 15 pupils were abducted from his farm in Tungan-Bako village, via Mekunjeri in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, Malam Aminu Bako, has narrated how the children were taken by suspected bandits. Bako told LEADERSHIP that he narrowly escaped abduction as he was approaching his farm and […]

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said Nigeria requires an average of N104.4 billion annually to strengthen its capacity to prevent, detect and respond to disease outbreaks. The agency said the amount represents the annual average of the estimated N522 billion required to implement the country’s National Action Plan for Health […]

Political tension heightened in Sokoto and neighbouring Zamfara states on Monday as the Sokoto State Government sealed the campaign office of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), while violence erupted during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary for Zamfara North Senatorial District. In Sokoto, the state government ordered the indefinite closure of the ADC campaign office […]

BY YUSUF BABALOLA, Lagos; EJIKE EJIKE, Abuja; INIOBONG EKPONTA, Uyo; NNAMDI MBAWIKE, Enugu Aviation experts have urged state governments to prioritise supporting infrastructure and sound business planning before committing billions of naira to aircraft acquisition and airline operations, warning that poorly conceived ventures could become drains on public finances. The warning comes as more states […]

Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has presented a Certificate of Occupancy covering 99.99 hectares of land to Olam Agri for the establishment of an animal feed production plant at Ogwashi-Uku. He said his administration remained committed to creating an enabling environment for genuine investors, adding that peace, due process and cooperation were essential to attracting […] The post Delta govt allocates 100 hectares to Olam Agri for animal feed production appeared first on Tribune Online.

In a renewed effort to promote modern agriculture, boost food production and encourage the participation of youths, women and persons with disabilities in agribusiness, the Ademola Ojo Farming and Feeding Initiative has empowered over 5,000 farmers with agricultural inputs and protective equipment at the second edition of the Ekiti Farmers Summit. The summit, convened by […] The post 5,000 Ekiti farmers receive tools to boost food production appeared first on Tribune Online.

The National Sheep and Goat Development Association of Nigeria (NASHGODAN) has called on the Federal Government to establish community-based feed banks nationwide to provide livestock farmers with affordable, quality and readily available animal feed. The association’s National President, Abdullateef Ahmed, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, […] The post NASHGODAN calls for nationwide community-based feed banks for livestock farmers appeared first on Tribune Online.

Kidnapping for ransom has become a serious security problem in Nigeria, threatening the safety of citizens and the country’s economic development. The practice involves abducting people and demanding money from their families before releasing them. This situation has created fear among citizens and disrupted economic activities in many communities. One major effect of kidnapping is […] The post Kidnapping for ransom must be curbed in Nigeria appeared first on Tribune Online.

By Umar Yusuf, Yola The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has appointed Deputy Comptroller Mamman Ali as the Acting Area Comptroller of its Adamawa/Taraba Command. Ali, who was until his appointment the Coordinator of the Customs Anti-Smuggling Unit, Operation Whirlwind, Zone E, takes over from Mohammed Tako, who has been promoted to Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs […] The post Customs appoints Mamman Ali acting Adamawa/Taraba Comptroller appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Government has unveiled a four-pillar strategy to accelerate housing delivery, with increased housing supply, accessible mortgage finance, private-sector partnerships and evidence-based policymaking forming the foundation of its renewed approach to tackling the country’s housing deficit. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Dr Muttaqha Rabe Darma, disclosed this during the groundbreaking for 2,000 Renewed […] The post FG unveils four-pillar strategy to accelerate housing delivery  appeared first on Tribune Online.