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ADVANCING THE NIGER STATE AGRICULTURAL AGENDA, INSIGHTS FROM NIPR WEEK CROC-CITY 2026. By Yunusa Saidu Ibrahim, anipr.

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At Nigeria Public Relations Week Croc-City 2026, held from April 16 to 25, centering on Food Security: ‘From paper to plates’, the major thrust of discussions were not abstract rhetoric, but how governance systems are inadequately demanding practical solutions. The outcome of the Kaduna Food Security Declaration, reflects a convergence of ideas anchored on execution, accountability, and the strategic use of communication as a development tool. For Niger State, whose agricultural potential positions it as a critical contributor to national food supply, the lessons emerging from Kaduna are both instructive…

Akanni Iromini at 70! By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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Tomorrow, Sunday, April 26, Akanni Aqib Iromini marks the milestone of his 70th birthday. Beyond the usual birthday platitudes, this septuagenarian turn offers a fitting opportunity to reflect on a journey that has been as remarkably beautiful as it has been purposeful. Iromini is worthy of celebration, more so as he represents a living embodiment of a forgotten spirit of sacrifice – and even, as many sadly found, of self-flagellation. Born in Iwo, Osun State, the pro-democracy activist was a fierce presence in the struggle to kick the military jackboots…

Court Restrains Police, FRSC from Imposing Fines on Motorists Over Third-Party Insurance

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A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ruled that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) lack the authority to impose fines on motorists for violations related to third-party motor vehicle insurance. Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Hauwa Yilwa held that while both agencies are empowered to enforce compliance by checking motorists, they cannot penalise offenders without recourse to the court. The ruling followed a suit filed by activist-lawyer Deji Adeyanju against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), and…

Swift for Elections, Slow for Welfare: My Take on the Police Exit Bill Delay By Amb. Anderson Osiebe

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I watched, like many Nigerians, as the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 was signed into law in less than 24 hours. It was swift, decisive, and reassuring, a demonstration that when the political will exists, governance can move at remarkable speed.   But today, I find myself asking a difficult question: why can’t that same urgency be applied to the Police Exit Bill?   As retired officers of the Nigeria Police Force continue to protest across the country, their message is painfully clear, they feel forgotten. These are men and…

Friday Sermon: Betrayal And Secretly Recording Someone’s Phone Conversations Without His Consent! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, who is All-Seeing over every thing. He knows the treachery of the eyes and what the breasts conceal. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, alone with no partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger. May Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him in abundance. To proceed:   Dear brothers and sisters! Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said…

Abuja, 23 April 2026 *An Open Letter to HE Kassim Shetimma, GCON* *WE CANNOT LEAVE THE BURDEN OF NIGERIA’S RENEWAL TO PBAT ALONE* *The National Economic Council Must Rise — And So Must Every One of Us*

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*The NEC should be the crucible where the Renewed Hope Agenda is broken down into state-level deliverables, where peer review becomes a badge of honour, and where best practices are codified and scaled. Instead, its seeming inertia allows fragmented, sometimes contradictory, economic development to persist.*   Nigeria stands at a crossroads of immense promise and profound peril. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda has ignited a national conversation about remaking our economy, dismantling the shackles of poverty, and building a nation that truly works for all. Yet, a creeping,…

UniAbuja Fawehinmi’s VC appointment: Revisiting the row over PhD requirement

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Fresh controversy has trailed the appointment of Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi as substantive Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, with growing scrutiny centred not on his personality, but on the legality of the process that produced him.   The dispute revolves around an alleged breach of clearly defined eligibility criteria governing VC appointments, particularly the requirement that candidates must possess a Doctor of Philosophy Degree, PhD.   The university’s position of Vice Chancellor was advertised in 2025 with explicit conditions, including a PhD qualification and a minimum of 10 years’…

Adelabu Resigns as Power Minister to Pursue Oyo Governorship Bid

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Adebayo Adelabu has resigned his position as Nigeria’s Minister of Power, signaling a major political move ahead of the next electoral cycle. In a resignation letter dated April 22, 2026, and addressed to Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Adelabu said his decision would take effect from April 30, 2026, to allow for a smooth and orderly transition. He expressed gratitude to the President for the opportunity to serve, describing his appointment as both an honour and a privilege to contribute to reforms in Nigeria’s power sector. Adelabu explained that his resignation is…

FG’s Reduced Import Tariffs Will Cushion Impact of Gulf Crisis on Cost of Living – TMSG

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The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has said the Federal Government’s decision to reduce import tariffs is a strategic intervention that will help cushion the impact of the ongoing Persian Gulf crisis on the cost of living in Nigeria. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, the group commended the fiscal policy adjustments introduced by the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing them as more sustainable than reintroducing fuel subsidy. TMSG noted that while the spike in global crude oil prices triggered by tensions…

AMAC Lugbe Traders Hold First Electronic Market Election, Prince Ayodele Emerges Chairman

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By Prosper Okoye     Traders at the United AMAC Market, Lugbe in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), on Tuesday, 21st April 2026, elected new market executives in their first-ever electronic voting exercise, marking a significant shift from the traditional manual system long criticised for irregularities. The election witnessed strong participation despite initial resistance to the new technology-based process. A total of 502 traders were accredited, while 392 successfully cast their votes. Due to heightened tension surrounding the exercise, security personnel from multiple agencies were deployed to maintain order…