Despite President Bola Tinubu’s ambitious drive to revolutionize local fertilizer production and reduce prices, Nigerian farmers say the reality on the ground tells a different story — and it’s not pretty.Across the country, a growing number of smallholder farmers are being forced to abandon staple crops like rice and maize as skyrocketing fertilizer prices renderContinue reading "Fertilizer Crisis: Soaring Costs Force Farmers to Abandon Rice and Maize, Threatening Nigeria’s Food Security"
Tears in Uniform: Retired Police Officers Protest Nationwide Over ‘Deadly’ Pension Scheme, Demand Justice and Dignity
ABUJA — In an unprecedented show of unity and desperation, retired police officers across Nigeria stormed the streets on Monday, braving heavy rains and harsh conditions to protest what they describe as "decades of neglect, humiliation, and economic slavery" under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).From Abuja to Benin City, Jos to Calabar, Ilorin to Jalingo,Continue reading "Tears in Uniform: Retired Police Officers Protest Nationwide Over ‘Deadly’ Pension Scheme, Demand Justice and Dignity"
BREAKING: Police Service Commission Elevates Top Brass in Sweeping Promotion Exercise to Bolster National Security
In a landmark development aimed at strengthening the operational and leadership framework of the Nigeria Police Force, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of several senior officers in a sweeping exercise that reaffirms its commitment to professionalism, meritocracy, and global best practices in policing.A total of 12 Commissioners of Police have beenContinue reading "BREAKING: Police Service Commission Elevates Top Brass in Sweeping Promotion Exercise to Bolster National Security"
Tragedy in the Skies: Fatal Pilot Error Behind South Korea’s Deadliest Air Crash, Probe Reveals
A chilling revelation has emerged from the ongoing investigation into the December crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216, exposing a catastrophic pilot error that led to South Korea’s worst aviation disaster in decades. The accident, which claimed 179 lives, is now being attributed to the wrong engine shutdown following a bird strike—a critical mistake thatContinue reading "Tragedy in the Skies: Fatal Pilot Error Behind South Korea’s Deadliest Air Crash, Probe Reveals"
🔥Inferno at Ibadan Factory: Millions Lost as Flames Rip Through Recycling Plant
A raging inferno swept through Shril-Balaj Industrial Limited in the Olopomeji area of Ibadan, Oyo State, on Sunday, destroying property worth millions of naira and sending shockwaves through the industrial community.According to eyewitness accounts, the fire erupted in the recycling section of the facility, which contained large volumes of highly flammable disused tyres. Within minutes,Continue reading "🔥Inferno at Ibadan Factory: Millions Lost as Flames Rip Through Recycling Plant"
Osun 2026: Political Earthquake Looms as Adeleke Weighs Defection from PDP to APC
A major political tremor is rattling Osun State’s political landscape as Governor Ademola Adeleke is reportedly considering a defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) — a move that has thrown both camps into a state of uncertainty and stirred intense nationwide debate.The swirling rumours of Adeleke’s imminent politicalContinue reading "Osun 2026: Political Earthquake Looms as Adeleke Weighs Defection from PDP to APC"
Terror in the Governor’s Backyard: 26 Abducted, One Killed as Bandits Wreak Havoc in Bauchi
In a brazen wave of terror, gunmen have abducted at least 26 residents and killed one woman in two separate attacks on communities in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State — the home constituency of Governor Bala Mohammed.The latest assault took place on Saturday night in Gale village, Gwana District, where six people wereContinue reading "Terror in the Governor’s Backyard: 26 Abducted, One Killed as Bandits Wreak Havoc in Bauchi"
Governor Buni Wins Accolades for Transforming Yobe into a Model of Infrastructure and Economic Growth
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has continued to receive widespread praise for his outstanding strides in infrastructural development and economic revitalisation, positioning the state as a beacon of growth in Northern Nigeria.One of the most vocal commendations came from legal luminary and retired Permanent Secretary in the National Assembly’s Directorate of Human Resources,Continue reading "Governor Buni Wins Accolades for Transforming Yobe into a Model of Infrastructure and Economic Growth"
“Remi Tinubu Leads Powerful Delegation to Daura in Emotional Tribute to Late President Buhari”
In a poignant show of solidarity, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Saturday led a high-powered delegation of eminent Nigerian women to Daura, Katsina State, to commiserate with the family of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on July 13 and was laid to rest on July 15 in his hometown.AccompaniedContinue reading "“Remi Tinubu Leads Powerful Delegation to Daura in Emotional Tribute to Late President Buhari”"
“Fury on Campus: ASUU Rejects Tinubu’s Renaming of UNIMAID After Buhari, Demands Immediate Reversal”
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) chapter, has strongly rejected President Bola Tinubu’s decision to rename the institution after Nigeria’s late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, branding the move as a misguided political stunt and a gross affront to academic autonomy.In a fiery statement issued on Saturday and obtained by SaharaReporters,Continue reading "“Fury on Campus: ASUU Rejects Tinubu’s Renaming of UNIMAID After Buhari, Demands Immediate Reversal”"
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