Abuja The House of Representatives has taken a major step to scrutinise public spending in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, summoning the Ministers of Finance and Agriculture, along with the Auditor-General of the Federation (OAGF), to account for funds released to agricultural programmes between 2015 and 2025. The summons, issued on Tuesday by the House Ad hoc […]

Niamey, Niger Panic swept across parts of Niger’s capital, Niamey, late Wednesday night after heavy gunfire and loud explosions were reported near the country’s main international airport, raising fresh concerns about security in the Sahel nation already battling political instability and insurgency. Residents living close to Diori Hamani International Airport said the disturbance began shortly

Kano, Nigeria  The political landscape in Kano State has been jolted following the defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The move, announced on Monday, saw several members of the Kano State House of Assembly and National Assembly also switch allegiances, with

Lagos/Abuja Nigeria’s controversial plan to ban the production and sale of sachet and small-packaged alcoholic beverages has ignited protests, exposed deep divisions between regulators and manufacturers, and forced federal intervention, as the government moves to review the policy amid mounting economic and public health concerns. What began as a regulatory decision has now turned into