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Nigeria Launches Largest Agricultural Mechanisation Programme for Smallholder Farmers

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) recently launched 2,000 tractors under the Pay-As-You-Service (PAYS) scheme in Kwali Area…

FCC Chair Brendan Carr Responds to Late Show Interview Controversy

By Elizabeth Ugbo In February 2026, Stephen Colbert accused CBS of blocking an interview with James Talarico, a Democratic Senate…

EFCC, CCB Sign MoU to Deepen Anti-Corruption Collaboration in Nigeria

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday in Abuja signed a…

ADC Partners ASVAN to Tackle Youth Unemployment with One Nigerian, One Skill Initiative

By Elizabeth Ugbo The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Abuja with the Association…

Tinubu Signs Electoral Act 2026 Amendment into Law Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law at the Presidential Villa,…

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed: Tinubu Will Be Nigeria’s Worst President If Re-Elected in 2027

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Special Adviser to President Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has criticised Bola Tinubu, saying on Tuesday during an appearance…

Gombe Governor Yahaya Hosts Buni, Masari for Project Inaugurations and LCDA Groundbreaking

By Elizabeth Ugbo Gombe Project Inauguration Strengthens Grassroots Governance Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, on Tuesday hosted Yobe State Governor,…

Minority Caucus Opposes Electoral Act Amendments in Nigeria

By Elizabeth Ugbo Members of the Minority Caucus in Nigeria’s 10th House of Representatives have opposed moves to rescind key…

Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai Detained by EFCC Over ₦432 Billion Corruption Probe

By Elizabeth Ugbo Abuja, Nigeria – February 17, 2026: Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been taken into custody…