Food security: Agric Ministry clarifies viral staff memo on prayer sessions
Following widespread backlash, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has clarified that a recent staff memo on prayer sessions was not an official strategy to address national food security challenges. The ministry said that the internal prayer initiative was not meant to replace or undermine the significant and ongoing efforts towards achieving food […]
Reps Summon Edun, Cardoso over audit reports, FRA Infractions
The House of Representatives has invited the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun and Governor of Central Bank of Nigerian, Olayemi Cardoso to appear before it on Monday, over alleged internal control weaknesses in the 2021 Auditor General’s reports and non-compliance with the provisions of Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007. The House joint committee on Public Account […]
Agriculture ministry declares three-day prayer, fasting for Nigeria to have enough food
Rather than introduce policies that will boost food production in the country, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has declared a three-day period of prayer and fasting for divine intervention on food insecurity in Nigeria. In a circular addressed to staff, the Ministry declared that the initiative was introduced by the ministry’s director […]
June 12 and The Paradox of Nigerian Democracy
…Between Foundational Ideals and Political Symbolism By Augustine Eigbe, Ph.D June 12, 1993, remains a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s political history. The annulment of what is widely regarded as the freest and fairest election in the country’s history, won by Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola (M.K.O Abiola) GCFR, marked both the apogee of democratic aspirations […]
