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Fasting Over Farming? Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector Suffers as Ministry Calls for Prayers, Not Reforms
Despite its vast land resources and diverse crop production, Nigeria’s agricultural sector remains trapped by decades of oil dependency, growing insecurity, and underinvestment....
Middle East: Nigeria Condemns Israel’s Unprovoked Attack on Iran, Urges Ceasefire and Restraint
The Nigerian government has condemned Israel’s unprovoked airstrike against the Islamic Republic of Iran, describing it as a dangerous escalation of hostilities with...
Nigerian Security Operatives Use Teargas, Water Cannons to Disperse Protesters in Makurdi Over Mass Killings in Benue
Following the recent gruesome massacre of over 200 persons, including women, children, and internally displaced persons (IDPs), by terrorist “herdsmen” in Yelewata and...
Trump’s Administration Considering Visa Ban on Nigeria, 35 Other Nations, Citing Security Concerns
Barely a week after enacting a travel ban on seven African countries, the Trump-led U.S. administration is reportedly considering a broader visa restriction...
The Price of Silence: Stampedes, Floods, Insecurity and Hardship in Tinubu’s Nigeria
In a democracy, the President is employed by the people. However, under President Bola Tinubu, a pattern of indifference has emerged, ranging from...
Nigeria: Despite Government Inaction on Food Security, Ministry of Agriculture Calls for Fasting and Prayers to “Support Efforts”
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture has directed its staff to observe fasting and prayer sessions this June to support the government’s “efforts” to...
Nigerian Media Amplifies U.S. Narrative to Undermine China’s Role in Resource Competition for Local Investments
Some Nigerian local media organisations have been entangled in an intentional and pivotal role in reinforcing a U.S.-crafted, one-sided narrative, presented as advocacy...
Nigeria: Boy’s Tragic Drowning During Baptism Shakes Church In Orire Nwani’s New Film
Principal Photography has wrapped Baptism, a new mystery thriller directed by Nigerian filmmaker Orire Nwani. The film centres on a church baptism that...
Tinubu Celebrates Makoko Advocate as Nigerians Recall Brutal Evictions and Demolition Under His Watch as Lagos State Governor
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has come under fire after hosting global chess advocate Tunde Onakoya at Aso Rock despite a documented legacy of...
Nigeria’s President, Tinubu Gets More Monuments, While Citizens Battle Insecurity and Food Crisis
In a move that has kindled criticism nationwide, yet another major public institution has been renamed after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu this time,...
Nigeria: Ebonyi Shopping Mall Vendor Threatened After Raising Power Outage Alarm
A Nigerian trader, Uzu Cynthia, has raised the alarm over threats to her safety following a viral TikTok video where she criticised the...
Nigeria: NGO Accuses SGF, George Akume, of Contract Fraud, Abuse of Office, and Massive Diversion of Public Funds
The Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT) has accused the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, of awarding...