President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive for a temporary ban on the export of raw Shea Nuts, effective immediately. This decision aims to regulate the current export activities and possibly enhance local processing and value addition within the country. The announcement was made by Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, in a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja. The statement highlights the government’s commitment to ensuring that the directive is fully implemented. At present, Vice-President Kashim Shettima is leading a high-level meeting with key stakeholders…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
A train traveling along the Kaduna–Abuja railway line on Tuesday morning derailed, causing panic among passengers as several cabins overturned. Incident details The drained train with passengers disembarking The derailment occurred at about 11:00 a.m. when the train, heading towards Abuja, suddenly went off track. Eyewitnesses reported that the incident threw passengers into confusion, with many abandoning their belongings as they rushed to safety. Casualties and cause As of now, no casualties have been confirmed, and the cause of the derailment is still unknown. However, previous disruptions along the Kaduna–Abuja corridor have often been linked to vandalism and track damage…
Former Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has cautioned the Abba Yusuf-led State Government against using his name for political attacks and propaganda following allegations of financial misappropriation. Ganduje, in a statement by his aide, Muhammad Garba on Monday, dismissed the allegations of N6.5 billion diversion, land grabbing, and other misconduct as “false, misleading, and politically motivated.” According to him, the recent attempts to link the former governor to supposed overspending through the Protocol Directorate and other alleged scandals, were deliberate distortions aimed at tarnishing Ganduje’s reputation. “Governor Ganduje completed his tenure with integrity, diligence, and a steadfast…
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has joined the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP), becoming the third Nigerian firm and the fourth in Africa to gain membership. Renaissance, a consortium of indigenous energy companies that acquired onshore and shallow water oil blocks formerly operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company, was formally welcomed into the global body in London, according to a statement by the company’s spokesperson, Mr. Michael Adande. IOGP is a leading industry organisation that promotes knowledge sharing on health, safety, environment, and operational best practices. Welcoming the company, IOGP Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Graham Henley, said:…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, a move seen as part of efforts to strengthen unity and reposition the party ahead of the next general elections. The decision was taken on Monday at the 102nd meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party held in Abuja. As part of the resolutions, the NEC also confirmed Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, who had been serving in an acting capacity since March 2023, as the substantive National Chairman of the party. Announcing the outcome of the meeting, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba,…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, stressing that his ambition is driven by the urgent need to “rescue Nigeria” from its worsening challenges. Atiku, a former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made the declaration from his residence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he is currently on holiday. According to him, the state of the nation has reached a critical point, with citizens experiencing rising poverty, hardship, corruption, and a lack of accountability. “I will run in 2027. Nigeria needs to be decisively rescued from the…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 55-year-old drug kingpin, Mohammed Ali Abubakar, popularly known as Bello Karama, alongside five members of his syndicate, in connection with the wrongful implication of three Nigerians currently detained in Saudi Arabia for alleged drug trafficking. The arrests were announced at a press conference on Monday, August 25, 2025, by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, at the agency’s national headquarters in Abuja. He was flanked by the Director of Assets and Financial Investigation, Dr. Abdul Ibrahim, and the Director of Prosecution and Legal Services, Theresa Asuquo. Innocent…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, has arrested a 29-year-old man in possession of 7,000 suspected tramadol capsules. Mr. Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, the command’s Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Kano. He said the suspect was apprehended on Saturday by operatives attached to the Kiru Area Command along Zaria-Kano Road, Kwanar Dangora area, while transporting the drugs from Lagos. According to him, the 4.1-kilogramme drugs were concealed inside a 20-litre jerrycan of oil, describing the arrest as a major breakthrough in the fight against substance abuse in the state. “The operatives demonstrated…
South African opposition leader, Julius Malema, has praised Nigeria for its historic role in the fight against apartheid, while condemning xenophobia in his country as “a betrayal of African unity.” Malema, who is the founder and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), spoke on Sunday at the opening of the 2025 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) held at the International Conference Centre, Enugu. He described Nigeria as a nation that “holds a special place in the hearts of all South Africans,” recalling the country’s unwavering support for South Africa during its darkest years. “When South…
The Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) has secured a €117,000 (about ₦200 million) research grant from the European Union to develop a solar-powered integrated aquaponics system that combines catfish production with vegetable and maize farming. According to a statement on Monday by the college’s spokesman, Mr. Adekunle Adams, the grant was awarded under a project titled Integrated Aquaponics System for Sustainable Catfish Production and Dual-Crop Cultivation of Leafy Vegetables and Corn (AQUACLEC). The initiative is being coordinated by Dr. Funmilayo Doherty, Director of the Centre for Research Support and Grants Management at Yabatech, with technical support from the University of…