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The President of the African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has said the Nigerian government’s decision to allow massive food importation could destroy the country’s agriculture. This follows the announcement by Nigeria’s Minister for Agriculture Abubakar Kyari on July 10, that the Federal Government would suspend duties, tariffs, and taxes on the importation of maize, husked brown rice, wheat, and cowpeas through the country’s land and sea borders, for 150 days. A statement published on the AFDB’s X account on Sunday said Adesina made the statement while addressing African Primates of the Anglican Church at a Retreat…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Kayode Egbetokun has ordered an immediate suspension of the July 29 plan to commence the enforcement of the e-Central Motor Registry (e-CMR). The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Adejobi said the suspension was to give ample opportunity for mass enlightenment and education of the public on the process, benefits and effectiveness of e-CMR. The police spokesman said the I-G had urged police officers to desist from requesting for e-CMR certificates. According to him, officers found extorting or exploiting the public on the…

Spain defeated England 2-1 on Sunday in Berlin to claim the UEFA Euro 2024 title. The result was its fourth tournament victory, breaking a tie with Germany for the most in history. The difference-making goal came in the 86th minute as Mikel Oyarzabal tapped home a cross into the box from Marc Cucurella. England had a chance to equalize minutes later on close headers by Declan Rice and Marc Guehi but both were blocked. Spain controlled most of the first half but failed to break through. That changed almost immediately into the second. Just two minutes after halftime, Spanish…

Former US president, Donald Trump, has spoken on his assassination attempt at his campaign rally in Pennsylvania. He was hit by a gunman on Saturday in a chaotic and shocking incident set to supercharge political tensions ahead of the polarising US presidential election. Hours after the incident, the Republican candidate said he felt the bullet rip through his skin. “It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country,” Trump said on his Truth Social network hours later, in remarks sure to stoke the political hostility already engulfing the United States. “I knew immediately that something…

Former president Donald Trump was rushed off stage by Secret Service agents Saturday after a series of loud bangs that sounded like possible gunshots were heard at the start of a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Trump was seen with blood on his right ear as he was surrounded by security agents, who rushed him off the stage as he pumped his first to the crowd. The “former President is safe,” the Secret Service said after Trump was bundled into an SUV and driven away. “This is an active crime scene,” Secret Service officers told reporters, ordering them out of…

Two abducted journalists in Kaduna, Abdulgafar Alabelewe, Abduraheem Aodu and their families have been released. It was reported that the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Kaduna Council, confirmed the development in a statement on Saturday. Alabelewe works for The Nation newspapers and Aodu works for Blueprint newspaper. The statement signed by NUJ Kaduna Council Chairman, Asma’u Yawo Halilu appreciated all those involved in the release of the media professionals and their families. It reads, ‘’The Council extends her profound gratitude to the office of the CP, Kaduna State Command, office of the NSA, the DG, DSS, the Inspector General of…

Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped the acting Rector of Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, Dr Emmanuel Barki, his driver and some management staff of the institution along the Ugbokolo-Otukpo highway of the state. It was gathered that the abductors had allegedly opened talks with the rector’s family, demanding N70 million ransom to release him and other victims. They were said to be travelling from Ugbokolo in Okpokwu Local Government Area of the state to Makurdi for an official assignment when the kidnappers ambushed them. He was reportedly abducted alongside his driver and some unknown number of management staff of the polytechnic…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Abubakar Dantsoho as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). According to a statement by his spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the President also approved the appointment of Sen. Adedayo Adeyeye as Chairman of the Board of the NPA. “Dr Dantsoho holds a Doctorate degree in Maritime Technology from Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, and a Master’s degree in International Transport from Cardiff University of Wales, United Kingdom. “Before his appointment, he had served in various roles in the Nigerian Ports Authority as Assistant General Manager; Technical Assistant…

A couple, Uchenna Eziekwe, 28, and Chineye Eziekwe, 22, has been arrested by detectives from the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly attempting to sell their 2-year-old child. The couple’s motive was to use the proceeds from the sale to secure travel documents for the husband to enable him to travel to Canada. The incident came to light when the couple declared their intention to sell their son at Isolo General Hospital, located in the Isolo area of Lagos State. Hospital management promptly alerted the police at Isolo Division, leading to the couple’s arrest. In their confession to…

No fewer than N721bn was received as bribe by Nigerian public officials in 2023, a new report by the National Bureau of Statistics has stated. The report released on Thursday titled, “Corruption in Nigeria: Patterns and Trends”, said the N721bn paid in bribes amounts to about 0.35 per cent of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product. The result was based on a survey conducted with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. According to the survey, the average cash bribe was N8,284, an increase from an average of N5,754 in 2019. The report read in part, “According to the 2023…

Covid-19 is still killing around 1,700 people a week around the world, the World Health Organization said Thursday, as it urged at-risk populations to keep up with their vaccinations against the disease. WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus sounded a warning on declining vaccine coverage. Despite the continued death toll, “data show that vaccine coverage has declined among health workers and people over 60, which are two of the most at-risk groups,” the UN health agency’s chief told a press conference. “WHO recommends that people in the highest-risk groups receive a Covid-19 vaccine within 12 months of their last dose.”…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has warned against brutalisation of crime suspects before reporting them to the station. Delta State Police Command Spokesperson, SP Edafe Bright, disclosed this in a post on X on Wednesday while speaking on jungle justice. According to him, those responsible for such acts will be made to face the wrath of the law, including murder charges if the victim dies. He wrote, “So I was at Trend FM today to discuss a different type of jungle justice. Many callers who called refused to yield to my advice and insisted that they would beat up…

The Supreme Court has delivered judgment in the suit instituted by the Federal Government against the 36 state governors on local government autonomy. In the suit, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), sought full autonomy and direct fund allocation to the 774 local governments in the country. In the suit predicted on 27 grounds, the Federal Government accused the state governors of gross misconduct and abuse of power. The Federal Government prayed the Supreme Court to make an order expressly stating that funds standing to the credit of local governments from the…

The Federal Government is close to reaching an agreement on a new national minimum wage as President Bola Tinubu has invited the organized labour, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), to a meeting at Aso Villa on Thursday. A source within the labour leadership, who requested anonymity, disclosed this information to our correspondent on Wednesday. According to the source, President Tinubu aims to resolve the ongoing discussions about the minimum wage and has invited the presidents of the joint unions for this crucial meeting. More details to follow… (PUNCH)

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has reunited the rescued kidnapped children of Kaduna Judge, Janet Gimba with their family. The judge and her four children were abducted when the bandits stormed their residence on June 23. The bandits freed her on Sunday and demanded N150m ransom for the release of her children, giving a three-day ultimatum. However, in a statement on Wednesday, the judge’s husband, Dr. Musa Gimba said he was reunited with his three rescued children on Tuesday. He said his eldest child was killed before his wife was released. Gimba said his children were rescued after…

The House of Representatives has announced the passing of Hon. Olaide Adewale Akinremi, known as Jagaban, who represented Ibadan North Federal Constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to a statement by the Spokesperson of the House, Hon Akin Rotimi, he was a distinguished and ranking member of the 10th Assembly, Rep. Akinremi who served as Chairman of the House Committee on Science Research Institutions. He passed away this morning, Wednesday, July 10, 2024, after a brief illness. He was aged 51. The statement reads, “Until his demise, the Oyo legislator was a dedicated public…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of a new Ministry of Livestock Development. This came as he inaugurated the Renewed Hope livestock reform implementation committee at the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday. The committee is mandated to provide sector-focused solutions to address the age-long farmers-herders crisis. On September 14, 2023, the National Livestock Reforms Committee recommended that Tinubu create a “Ministry of Livestock Resources” to, among other deliverables, reduce the decades-long gory conflict between farmers and nomadic cattle herders nationwide. Former Kano State Governor and Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, disclosed this to State…

Following a motion of urgent national importance sponsored by 88 members, the House of Representatives has asked the Federal Government to suspend the implementation of the Samoa Agreement until all controversial clauses are addressed and spelt out. In moving the motion on Tuesday, a member of the House, Aliyu Madaki, drew attention to the clause which highlights “gender equality” and describes it as a Trojan horse which could violate the morals of the country. The House also mandated its relevant committees to investigate the controversial provisions of the agreement. Controversy has enveloped the Samoa Agreement signed by the Federal…

The Kwara State University, Malete has expelled 175 students for various offences. A statement signed by the Ag. Director, University Relations, Dr. Saeedat Aliyu, said the approval of the expulsion followed the recommendations of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee (SDC), which held sittings between October 2021 and March 2024. It said, “This is to bring to the notice of the public that the following one hundred and seventy-five students have been expelled from Kwara State University, Malete, for various offences. “The approval of the expulsion followed the recommendations of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee SDC, which held sittings between October 2021…

Federal Government on Monday announced plans to suspend duties, tariffs and taxes for the importation of some food items through land and sea borders. The foods include maize, husked brown rice, wheat and cowpeas. Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, disclosed this while announcing a proposed 150-day Duty-Free Import Window for food commodities. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Kyari said: “150-Day Duty-Free Import Window for Food Commodities, suspension of duties, tariffs and taxes for the importation of certain food commodities (through land and sea borders). “These commodities include maize, husked brown rice, wheat and cowpeas.…