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From Brown A group of elders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State has raised concerns over what it describes as deepening internal divisions and an alleged plot to undermine the lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Sunday Steve Karimi. In a strongly worded statement issued by the Kogi State APC Elders Assembly, the leaders alleged that some party officials from Kogi West were mobilizing toward Abuja with plans to stage a “vote of no confidence” against the senator at the National Assembly, followed by a visit to the APC national headquarters. The elders dismissed the move as…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja Nigeria has reaffirmed its leadership in Africa’s energy sector by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Angola and Algeria to strengthen Research and development, while pledging to fully fund if other participating countries are unable to meet its equity contribution for the take-off of the proposed Africa Energy Bank. The agreement was signed on Wednesday at the PTDF Conference Hall in Abuja during the opening of the 3rd Meeting of the Africa Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) Forum of Directors of Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation Centres in Oil and Gas, hosted by Nigeria. Speaking…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi Abuja At the 2026 International Conference and Stakeholders Summit (ICSS), held from April 21–22 at the Nigerian Army Conference and Suites (NACASS), leading Nigerian entrepreneurs shared powerful stories of innovation, resilience, and impact across key sectors of the economy. https://youtu.be/MS9_49kl8ZA?si=QMXEEUs3QHefVuTK Mrs. Usi Osazuwa, Managing Director of Branch Gate Agro-Solutions and a native of Benin City, Edo State, highlighted how her agribusiness is transforming livelihoods. Speaking during the event, she explained how smart livestock farmers are adopting cost-saving strategies that reduce feed expenses by up to 50 percent. In an interview with Africa News Nation (ANNTV),…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The Federal Government has unveiled the Nigerian Statistical Information for Raw Materials and Products (NISSRAMP), a new data platform designed to transform industrial planning, boost manufacturing, and guide investment decisions across the country. Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, described the platform as a major leap forward in Nigeria’s data infrastructure, calling it “one of the best databases available today” for decision-making in manufacturing and investment. Speaking at a media parley on Tuesday, in Abuja, RMRDC Director General, Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso explained that NISSRAMP…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja Key stakeholders from across Nigeria’s governance, security, and development sectors convened in Abuja on Monday for a high-level engagement aimed at tackling misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech through sustained community-led action. The one-day meeting, themed “From Awareness to Action: Sustaining Community-Led Response to Misinformation, Disinformation and Hate Speech in Nigeria,” was organized by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in partnership with UK International Development, SPRiNG, and Tetra Tech. The event also served as the end-of-project dissemination meeting to evaluate the impact of the Strengthening Information Literacy and Social Cohesion (StILAC) initiative. Faridha Salihu…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja A House of Representatives hopeful for Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency, Hon. Dr. Aisha Ibrahim Adoke (AIA), has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the mother of the Kogi State ADC Women Leader, Hajiya Memunat Husseini Babamba. The deceased passed away on April 19, 2026, leaving family members, political associates, and well-wishers in mourning. In a condolence message made available to journalists, on Monday, 20 April, 2026, Adoke described the loss as a painful one, not only for the immediate family but also the entire well-wishers of the Kogi ADC Women Leader She noted that the…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticised plans by the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reintegrate nearly 800 former insurgents into Nigerian communities, warning that the move signals what it described as “dangerous softness on terror.” In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party said the policy reflects a troubling misunderstanding of the nature of terrorism and poses potential risks to national security. The ADC expressed concern over recent remarks by some government officials who reportedly described repentant insurgents as “brothers” and “prodigal sons,” arguing…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja In a major move aimed at revitalising Nigeria’s economy, the Bank of Industry (BOI) and the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) have signed a strategic partnership to strengthen the nation’s agricultural value chain and accelerate economic growth. The agreement was formalised on Friday, April 17, 2026, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the culmination of extensive engagements between both institutions. The partnership is designed to enhance value addition across key agricultural commodities and raw materials, while tackling long-standing challenges in areas such as cultivation, harvesting, post-harvest losses, storage, processing,…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has celebrated a groundbreaking achievement by Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, who has become the first female pilot in the service after earning a commercial multi-engine pilot license in the United States. The milestone was marked at a ceremony organised by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, drawing senior officers, management staff, and colleagues who gathered to honour Balogun’s historic accomplishment in a field long dominated by men. Speaking at the event, Managing Director of the Customs Technical Hangar Service, retired Comptroller of Customs Captain Kuhi Mbaya, described Balogun’s journey…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja As political conversations gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, a familiar name is once again resonating across Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency—Hon. Dr. Aisha Ibrahim Adoke (AIA). What is unfolding is not a sudden surge, but a steady and growing consensus among stakeholders, party leaders, and grassroots voices. https://youtu.be/Qpu26YLC7yg?si=ImdWLID9m3hQFvFG Many believe the constituency may once again require a blend of experience, technical competence, and proven leadership at the Green Chamber of Nigeria’s National Assembly. Hon. Aisha Ibrahim Adoke’s record speaks to this perception. During her seven-year tenure as Managing Director of Kogi Investment and Property…