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Nigeria’s stubborn food inflation, even amid signs of easing headline inflation, is being driven by deep-rooted structural weaknesses in the agricultural sector, according to Adetunji Oredipe.Speaking on a current affairs programme in Ogun State, Oredipe shifted the narrative away from policy deficiencies, arguing instead that Nigeria’s challenge lies in execution failures, weak institutional coordination, and chronic underfunding.He noted that ...

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to commemorate this year’s Easter celebration, using the moment to reinforce a national message of unity, tolerance, and shared responsibility.The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who extended congratulations to Christians across Nigeria and in the diaspora, while emphasizing the deeper significance of the season beyond festivities....

A 52-year-old woman identified simply as Titilayo on Tuesday slumped and died a few minutes after she was arraigned at the Federal High Court sitting in Benin, Edo State.The deceased was said to have been arrested by the Edo State Task Force a...

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Governor Dapo Abiodun has called for stronger inclusion of women in decision-making processes across sectors, particularly in water governance, stressing that sustainable water management must reflect the realities of those most affected.The governor made the call in Abeokuta during an event organised by the Ogun State Water Corporation to mark World Water Day 2026, themed “Water and Gender: Advancing Inclusive Water Governance.”Represented by t...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has consolidated total control of the Ogun State House of Assembly following the defection of six lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), effectively turning the 26-member legislature into a one-party assembly.The defectors, led by Minority Leader Lukman Adeleye, formally announced their exit during plenary at the Assembly Complex in Abeokuta, with their letters read by the Speaker, Oludaisi Elemide.Other lawma...

Political agitation ahead of the 2027 elections is gaining traction in Badagry Division, as a prominent elder, Andu Liadi Adio, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to honour longstanding assurances that the area will one day produce the Governor of Lagos State.Speaking at his residence, the 93-year-old statesman expressed optimism that the President would support the aspiration, describing it as a matter of equity for a region he said has remained politically marginali...

A growing political wave is positioning Iyabo Obasanjo at the centre of a potentially historic shift in Ogun State, as stakeholders across the state rally behind the prospect of electing its first female governor in 2027.The emerging momentum, highlighted in a widely circulated opinion by public affairs commentator Adewale Ademide, reflects what observers describe as a strategic convergence of grassroots support, elite alignment, and rising advocacy for gender inclusion in g...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strengthened its foothold in Kano State following the defection of eight members of the House of Representatives from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), in what analysts describe as a major political shift ahead of future elections.The defection was formally announced during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, with the lawmakers attributing their move to the lingering internal crisis within the NNPP....

Nigeria’s Senate has swiftly approved a $6 billion external borrowing request by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a move that underscores the government’s urgency to plug fiscal gaps and accelerate infrastructure development despite mounting public debt.The approval, granted within hours of presentation by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, covers a $5 billion facility from First Abu Dhabi Bank and a $1 billion loan from Citibank, London, backed by UK Export Finance....