Land Reforms, Tech Vital for Nigeria's Smallholder Farmers
Agriculturist Eyitayo Raji calls for land policy reforms, gender inclusion, and tech adoption to empower smallholder farmers and tackle insecurity, outdated tools, and low profits.
Agriculturist Eyitayo Raji calls for land policy reforms, gender inclusion, and tech adoption to empower smallholder farmers and tackle insecurity, outdated tools, and low profits.
Oba Rashidi Ladoja inaugurates a high-powered legal committee to tackle land grabbing in Ibadan. The monarch warns perpetrators of severe consequences. Read more.
Economist Chiwuike Uba critiques the Budget Office's justification for repealing and re-enacting the 2024 and 2025 budgets, highlighting constitutional and transparency issues. Read the full analysis.
Senator Ned Nwoko insists a single negative drug test does not disprove prior assessments in the ongoing saga with actress Regina Daniels. Full story on the court-backed evidence.
The Budget Office of the Federation insists the repeal and re-enactment of the 2024 and 2025 budgets is legal. DG Tanimu Yakubu addresses misconceptions. Read the full details.
A social media influencer dissects Regina Daniels' viral drug test video, highlighting three major contradictions in her statements. Read the full analysis and netizens' reactions.
The UN Human Rights Office says the U.S. intervention in Venezuela violates international law, undermines global security, and sets a dangerous precedent. Read the full report.
A European coalition condemns the US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, calling it a violation of international law and a threat to global peace. Read the full analysis.
Global leaders condemn the US airstrike & arrest of Venezuela's President Maduro as a breach of international law & sovereignty. ECOWAS, EU, China, Russia react.
The Agunbiade family in Ogbomoso renews its plea for compensation from the Oyo State government for ancestral land acquired for LAUTECH over three decades ago. They question fairness after Osun State reportedly received ₦8bn.
A young man, Abdullahi Ibrahim, was allegedly beaten to death by Yansakai vigilantes in Gusau for stealing three watermelons. His family demands justice. Read the full story.
Amnesty International and the PDP have condemned the barbaric abduction and public humiliation of Dr Don Pedro Obaseki in Benin City. Read the full report and calls for justice.
The Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye, Oba Abdulrasak Adesina Adenugba, has strongly denied allegations of land grabbing and intimidation. He insists the claims are false and misleading, urging resolution through the courts.
Nigerian singer Asake is under fire after a viral video allegedly shows him driving against traffic in Lagos. Netizens question his respect for local laws. Full story and reactions here.
Tension erupts in Anambra's Oze as armed men allegedly backed by officials seize land, destroy property. Residents petition Gov. Soludo, demand justice. #AnambraCrisis
Atiku Abubakar labels alleged changes to new tax laws as treason. He demands suspension and investigation before Jan 2026 implementation. Read the full details.
Indian police arrested 16 Nigerians without valid visas at a farmhouse raid for illegal liquor and gambling. Cash and alcohol worth lakhs seized. Read details.
Nigerian comedian Carter Efe faces a 4-month Twitch suspension days after becoming Africa's most-followed streamer. Fans rally as speculation grows over the ban's cause. Read the full story.
ADP condemns alleged post-legislative alterations to Nigeria's Tax Act 2025, warns of governance crisis, and advocates for constitutional reforms to include women's reserved seats. Read the full analysis.
Israeli strikes hit south Lebanon, killing one person. Tensions escalate despite 2024 ceasefire. Read the latest on the border conflict and disarmament efforts.
The Afonja Descendants Union in Ilorin calls on Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the Emir to intervene in an alleged illegal land acquisition crisis at Modi and Ogundele. They urge a peaceful resolution.
Nollywood star Kate Henshaw calls for strict limits on children's screen time and social media to protect focus and real relationships. Learn her advice for parents.
Urban planners propose a unified land-use classification system with 208 subclasses to tackle Nigeria's urban chaos and contentious demolitions. Learn how this framework aims to modernize planning.
UN report reveals 25% of Nigeria's drug users are women, but only 1 in 20 get treatment. Drug use in Africa could surge 40% by 2030, posing a major health crisis.
A pregnant woman was beaten and dragged by FHA security during a demolition on disputed land in Abuja, despite an active court case ordering status quo. Read the shocking details.
Kano Hisbah operatives intercepted a vehicle carrying alcoholic drinks from Lagos. One arrest made, woman sought. Public urged to report violations.
Alesa community in Rivers State inaugurates a Land Development Committee to combat land grabbing and fraudulent sales, backed by the state government and traditional ruler. This new system aims to protect investors and ensure secure land transactions.
Four civilians and a soldier killed in overnight border clash between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Both sides trade blame as tensions escalate. Read the full report.
A 50-year-old Danish grandmother received a suspended jail term for posting her daughter's labour photos on Facebook without consent. The case highlights serious privacy violations in the digital age. Read the full story.
Microsoft faces a formal EU complaint for allegedly storing Palestinian data used by the Israeli military. The Irish Data Protection Commission is now assessing the case. Read the full details.