Author: Festus Adeloye

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has announced the launch of a new Country Strategy Paper to boost agriculture and enhance economic growth in Nigeria. Dr. Kamara announced the launch of a new Country Strategy Paper, reaffirming AfDB’s commitment to transformative projects in Nigeria. These include the second phase of the National Agricultural Growth Scheme (NAGS), which focuses on food security and rural development. A delegation led by Dr. Abdul Kamara, Director General of AfDB’s Nigeria Country Department, recently met with Finance Minister Wale Edun to deepen collaboration in key sectors. He also highlighted infrastructure progress in the Special Agro-Industrial…

Lingering hopes that Donald Trump’s planned tariff blitz next week will not be as painful as feared helped lift Asian markets Wednesday, though uncertainty about the president’s policies and the US economy tempered optimism. With the White House’s “Liberation Day” on April 2 approaching, investors have been bracing for a wave of sweeping levies on imports amid warnings of crippled global trade, recession and a fresh spike in inflation. But suggestions from Trump and others in Washington that the measures could be more targeted, with some countries hit harder than others, have provided a sliver of hope that the worst-case…

Former Minister of Police Affairs, Jelili Adesiyan, has called for declaration of state of emergency in Osun State. Adesiyan, in a statement yesterday in Osogbo, hinged his call on Section 305 of the Nigerian Constitution. He said: “As a watcher of events in Osun State in the last few months, we could see breakdown of law and order in the state. Beginning from local government crisis where the governor of the state refused to obey the pronouncements of the Court of Appeal and sought to glorify the state High Court above Court of Appeal in a case already decided and…

Suspended Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Monday says he has no link with any militant group in the state, warning those spreading the rumours to desist. The governor, in a statement by his chief press secretary (CPS), Nelson Chukwudi, said persons circulating fake videos of pipeline attack were trying hard to connect them to his supporters. The statement said already, the communities where the incidents were  alleged to have occurred had reacted, dismissing any claims of explosions on oil and gas facilities in their domains, and reassuring that all critical government assets within their areas were safe, secure and efficiently functioning. The…

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections , has faulted the release of Rivers State allocation to Sole Administrator, Ibok Ekwe Ibas. Amid political tension in Rivers, the Supreme Court court froze statutory allocations to the state until the State House of Assembly properly appropriates the funds for usage. However, Ibas confirmed release of the funds during a meeting with Local Government Administrators in Port Harcourt on Friday. In a statement released on Monday, Obi said it was “unlawful” to release the funds which were frozen on the orders of the Supreme Court without…

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, made his first public appearance on Sunday following his suspension from office. Fubara attended a special prayer, worship, and thanksgiving service at Salvation Ministries Headquarters in GRA, Port Harcourt, quelling speculations about his whereabouts. The governor arrived with a modest convoy, without the usual governor’s flag or official seal. He was welcomed by a senior pastor, who ushered him into the church to join the service. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, confirmed the governor’s presence, noting that Fubara was accompanied by top politicians, elders, stakeholders, and associates to express gratitude…

National Vice-Chairman, South- South of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dan Orbih has defended the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike’s role in the All Progressives Congress (APC)- led federal government, saying it is a ‘non-issue’. Orbih, who stated this in an interview published on Sunday also said the PDP cannot dictate to him who to associate with. He was responding to his association with Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, who at different times has been at loggerheads with the PDP leadership. The Edo State-born political stalwart said he has friends across political parties and…

Anthony Joshua has sustained a mysterious injury to the ‘top half of his body’ ahead of his return to action this summer. Eddie Hearn told talkSPORT.com last month that the long-awaited all-British showdown with Tyson Fury and a rematch against Dubois are the two top options for his client while Joseph Parker, Deontay Wilder and Martin Bakole remain outsiders. However, Joshua is unable to resume full training after picking up an injury that has left him ‘unable to punch properly’. Hearn insists the issue will keep AJ out of camp for eight weeks, but wouldn’t reveal the exact injury he…

George Foreman, the iconic two-time world heavyweight boxing champion and wealthy entrepreneur, died at 76. His family said he died peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. “With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr., who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. “We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers, and kindly ask for privacy as we honor the extraordinary life of a man we were blessed to call our own,” his family said in a statement posted on the boxer’s official Instagram page. Born in…

Music Artiste, Naira Marley on Friday testified before a Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu, in the Coroner’s inquest seeking to unravel the cause of death of late Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad. Naira Marley, who joined the proceedings virtually told the Coroner, Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi that he signed late Mohbad on his record label, Marlian Records to produce 4 albums but until the artiste left, the 4 albums were not produced owing to constant disagreements between the artiste and his manager, Opere Babatunde. Marley also denied threatening or molesting the late Mohbad pointing to a police report which exonerated…