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Fertiliser supply stabilised as FG strengthens centralised procurement system ahead of 2026 farming season

On: June 12, 2026

In: NEWS

Nigeria has said it has significantly strengthened fertiliser availability and price stability ahead of the 2026 wet season through a tightened central procurement and distribution framework under the Presidential Fertiliser Initiative (PFI NPK), designed to shield farmers from global supply shocks and domestic market volatility. Under the arrangement, PFI NPKContinue Reading

NNPC Ltd, security agencies deepen collaboration against energy infrastructure vandalism, as Joint Taskforce visit pipeline theft site in FCT

By: Toni Maliki

On: June 11, 2026

In: NEWS

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) through the Industry Wide Security Architecture (IWSA) and Nigerian Pipelines and Storage Company (NPSC) in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Special Prosecution Team (SPT), the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, the Nigerian Army and other securityContinue Reading

Bauchi APM youths warned not to engage in acts of thuggery during campaigns

By: Toni Maliki

On: June 11, 2026

In: POLITICS

Youth members of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), in Bauchi State have been warned not to engage in act of political thuggery especially when statewide electioneeting campaigns begin. The warning was given by the State Chairman of the APM, Hon. Auwal Isa Mai takalmin Roba, when Members of the ChristianContinue Reading

Nigeria slams $6m penalty on Indian vessel, 11 sailors over cocaine smuggling

By: Toni Maliki

On: June 11, 2026

In: Crime

A Federal High Court in Lagos has dealt a major blow to international drug trafficking networks, convicting 11 Indian sailors and a merchant vessel for smuggling 31.5 kilogrammes of cocaine into Nigeria and imposing financial penalties totaling more than $6 million. The landmark judgment, delivered on Thursday by JusticeContinue Reading

Rep. Agbedi emerges Minority Leader as House Minority Caucus reconstitutes leadership

By: Toni Maliki

On: June 11, 2026

In: POLITICS

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has announced a new leadership following a consensus among Members of opposition parties represented in the Green Chamber. The development was formally communicated to the House at the commencement of plenary on Thursday by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt.Continue Reading

Constitution Alteration: House of Representatives passes State Police Bill

By: Toni Maliki

On: June 11, 2026

In: NEWS

The House of Representatives on Thursday, passed the Constitution Alteration Bill providing for the establishment of State Police and for Related Matters, with 289 Members voting in favour, 1 voting against, and none abstaining, following confirmation of the constitutionally required quorum. Prior to the commencement of voting, attendance was verifiedContinue Reading

2027: Ombugadu defends support for President Tinubu, says strategic alliance not anti-party

By: Toni Maliki

On: June 11, 2026

In: NEWS

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senatorial Candidate for Nasarawa North, in the June 20 bye election, Dr David Ombugadu, has defended his support for President Bola Tinubu, saying it is a strategic alliance and pathway to his 2027 governorship ambition. Ombugadu said this during a radio interview programme, “Matter Arising”Continue Reading

Democracy Day: Governor Radda praises heroes, urges support for good governance, peaceful coexistence

By: Toni Maliki

On: June 11, 2026

In: NEWS

Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has extended warm congratulations to the people of Katsina and all Nigerians as the nation marks its 27th Democracy Day. Governor Radda described June 12 as a date that carries the weight of the Nigerian people’s collective resolve to choose freedom, fairness, andContinue Reading

From Kogi to the Global Stage: Why One Nigerian Innovator’s Second-Place Finish Signals a New Blue Economy for Africa

By: Toni Maliki

On: June 11, 2026

In: NEWS

By Danjuma Amodu “My village gave me resilience. The farm taught me patience. The world is simply the next field I have been called to cultivate.”— Salifu Eyiojotule Daniel Long before he stood on a global stage in London, Salifu Eyiojotule Daniel was a young boy growing up in Alagalani,Continue Reading

Nigeria, Ethiopia sign prisoner transfer pact, move to repatriate incarcerated citizens

By: Toni Maliki

On: June 11, 2026

In: NEWS

Nigeria and Ethiopia have signed a landmark agreement that will allow convicted citizens of either country to serve the remainder of their prison terms in their home nation, marking a major step in consular cooperation and humanitarian justice between the two African countries. The Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement wasContinue Reading

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