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By Abdul Lauya In a bold push to transform Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, President Bola Tinubu on Monday launched 2,000 tractors for mechanised farming under the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme, marking what he described as the beginning of Nigeria’s “agricultural renaissance.” The commissioning, held at the National Agricultural Seeds Council in Sheda, Abuja, drew key stakeholders across sectors, including representatives of farmers’ cooperatives, members of the National Assembly, and international partners. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement in Abuja, said the initiative is a cornerstone of the Tinubu administration’s agenda to ensure national food security through technology-driven agriculture. “This…

News Commentary – By Abdul Lauya The painful monthly ritual that Nigerian military pensioners endure just to access their lawful entitlements exposes more than bureaucratic dysfunction, it reveals a deeper national failure to honour those who once defended the country with their lives. In a country whose sovereignty and fragile unity were preserved by the blood, sweat, and sacrifice of its armed forces, the recurring plight of military pensioners is both troubling and unacceptable. Each month, the Chairman of the Military Pensions Board (CMPB), a serving Two-Star General, undertakes a now-familiar and humiliating ritual: visiting the Federal Ministry of Finance…

News Analysis – By Abdul Lauya In a moment rich with symbolism but steeped in regional urgency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria on Sunday relinquished the chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio at the 67th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government in Abuja. The handover marks the end of a tumultuous era defined by security upheaval, democratic decline, and an existential test of ECOWAS’ regional cohesion. President Tinubu, reflecting on his tenure, described it as a “profound honour,” while calling for unity, vigilance,…

News Analysis – By Abdul Lauya President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Sunday, issued a stern condemnation of the recent gruesome killings across Plateau, Benue, Borno, and Kano States. But for many Nigerians, his latest statement, though emotionally charged, feels like yet another entry in the country’s growing archive of reactive words unbacked by decisive leadership. The president denounced what he called “cowardly and brutal attacks” that left dozens dead, including 12 wedding guests lynched in Plateau, over 150 civilians massacred in Yelewata, Benue State, and at least five lives lost to an explosion in Kano. He directed the police and…

By Abdul Lauya The people of Gombe South are raising their voices with one unified chant: “BK Dawo Dawo”, a Hausa phrase meaning “BK, come back.” This groundswell of public demand follows a recent statement by Senator Bulus K. Amos, who served in the 9th National Assembly (2019–2023), declaring that he has forgiven all political adversaries, associates, and aides, calling on them to also let bygones be bygones in the interest of unity and progress in Gombe South. For many constituents, Amos’s single term remains the benchmark of purposeful representation. Known for his grassroots engagement, infrastructure-driven interventions, and strategic federal…

News Analysis – By Abdul Lauya In a deftly calculated political maneuver, the Nigeria National Coalition Group (NNCG), an elite consortium of disaffected political heavyweights, has made its boldest move yet: the formal application to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) as a new political party. With a roster comprising former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, former Rivers governor Rotimi Amaechi, and erstwhile Senate President David Mark, the coalition appears to be orchestrating what may well become the most audacious opposition realignment since the birth of the All Progressives…

By Abdul Lauya In the aftermath of a brazen midnight assault by Boko Haram terrorists on the Naval Base Lake Chad (NBLC) in Baga, Borno State, Nigeria’s Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, undertook a swift operational visit to the volatile region on Saturday, June 21, 2025. His visit came just days after naval personnel stationed at the base repelled a determined infiltration attempt, further cementing the strategic importance of the Nigerian Navy’s presence in the Lake Chad theatre. According to security sources, the terrorists launched their attack around 0100 hours on Wednesday, June 18,…

By Our Reporter Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have signed a new bilateral agreement aimed at deepening economic and political integration, with both nations vowing to set an example for broader West African cooperation. The agreement was signed Saturday at the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) in Abuja, attended by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Benin’s President Patrice Talon. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, who released the statement today in Abuja, described the agreement as a bold step toward regional unity, with top ministers from both countries formalising the pact. “Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke…

By Aliyu Mohammed Ibrahim, As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu navigates Nigeria’s mounting economic and socio-political challenges, public expectations remain high. Nigerians are calling for visible, verifiable change, not just renewed hope. At the heart of these demands lies a question: Can Tinubu move beyond promises to deliver measurable progress where his predecessors stumbled? Tinubu, a seasoned political actor with a legacy of reformist governance in Lagos State, rode to power on the back of strategic alliances, political resilience, and promises of national rejuvenation. His “Renewed Hope” agenda sought to rekindle public optimism, but for a population reeling from economic stagnation,…

News Analysis – By Abdul Lauya As nations worldwide race to legislate the use, risks, and promise of artificial intelligence (AI), Nigeria stands at a critical juncture. Policymakers, academics, and technologists alike are asking: is the country ready, in infrastructure, intent, and institutional capacity, to craft a coherent, enforceable national AI policy? While some commentators have credited Professor Kayode Adebowale, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, with stating that Nigeria is “ripe for a national policy on artificial intelligence,” no verifiable public record confirms this direct quote. Nonetheless, the idea reflects a growing consensus among experts who argue that…