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The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has said Nigeria currently loses 45 per cent of its 3.9 million tonnes tomato harvest to post-harvest waste and supply chain inefficiencies annually. He also highlighted the challenge posed by the country’s heavy reliance on tomato paste imports, noting that despite Nigeria’s abundant production, it remains the world’s largest importer of the product. Speaking at the unveiling of GB Hub Africa on Monday in Abuja and represented by the ministry’s Director, Ibrahim Alkali, Kyari lamented the inefficiencies plaguing Nigeria’s agricultural supply chain, which he said were responsible for the massive losses.…

The United States Navy has announced that an F/A-18 fighter jet rolled off the side of an aircraft carrier and sank to the bottom of the Red Sea. The incident involved one enlisted crew member aboard the jet and a second enlisted crew member inside the tractor at the time. According to officials, both personnel were able to jump clear in time, with only one sustaining a minor injury. The extraordinary mishap, which has been attributed to human error, occurred while the $70 million jet was being towed out of the hangar bay of the USS Harry S. Truman when…

Bishop T.D. Jakes, founder of The Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas, has announced he is stepping down from leading the megachurch, handing over the reins to his daughter, Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts, and her husband, Pastor Toure Roberts. The announcement was made during a Sunday morning service on April 27, 2025, just weeks after Jakes suffered a massive heart attack while preaching. Addressing the congregation, Jakes said his recent health scare played a major role in his decision to transition leadership. “You have been faithful to God, and you have been faithful to me,” Jakes told the church. “And I’m…

Justice Nwosu-Iheme of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting at Wude Zone 2, Abuja, today sentenced the husband of late gospel singer, Osinachi, Peter Nwachukwu, to death by hanging having found him guilty of culpable homicide resulting in the death of the deceased on April 8, 2022. The judge sentenced Nwachukwu to death while sentencing him after the court had held that the prosecution had proven the burden of proof placed on it by the law and subsequently found the defendant guilty. Nwachukwu was arraigned on June 3, 2022, by the Office of Attorney-General of the…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed the 2023 Senatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Oyo North, Hon. Akinwale Akinwole, as the Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Commission. Additionally, the son of the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Abdul Rahman Agbotomokekere, has been appointed as a member of the State Pilgrims Board. Other appointees include Mr Yusuf Ali Akinkunmi, Alhaji Oke Taiwo, Mr John Abisoye Adisa-Oke, and Mrs Nike Arewa as full-time and part-time members of the newly constituted Local Government Service Commission. The governor has also approved the appointment of Abdu Rahman Agbotomokekere, Amusat Ayyub Agboola,…

Nollywood actress Annie Idibia publicly confirmed her divorce from Nigerian music icon Innocent “2Baba” Idibia during the 17th Headies Awards ceremony held on Sunday night. Annie, who had remained silent for months amid speculation about their marriage, broke her silence while co-presenting the award for Best Afrobeat Singer of the Year alongside Farooq Oreagba, famously dubbed the “King of Steeze” after his standout appearance at the 2024 Ojude Oba festival. While introducing herself on stage, Annie initially began to say her married name before quickly correcting herself, signaling her new marital status. “Annie Idi… Oh! Sorry, Annie Macaulay. Hey, single…

Osun State Executive Council members on Monday dismissed rumours that the state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, is planning to quit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing those behind the claims as purveyors of fake news. The forum urged members of the public to disregard the rumour, stating, “That is a rumour from the pit of hell. The governor (Ademola Adeleke) is a PDP governor, and he is doing very well.” “He is not moving to any political party. He will not move. We are members of the executive council and we are close to…

The 13th President and Chairman of Council, Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), Oluropo Dada, has described any unregistered investment in the Nigerian capital market as a Ponzi scheme designed to swindle unsuspecting investors. Following the recent sudden collapse of the digital investment platform CBEX, with reports indicating over N1.3 trillion in losses to investors, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has renewed its campaign against Ponzi schemes and urged investors to avoid patronising unregistered investment products and platforms. Addressing securities dealers at the 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Institute in Lagos at the weekend, Dada advised the investing…

Nollywood actress, Beverly Osu, has shared why she feels more attracted to older men. Speaking on Chude Jideonwo’s WithChude podcast, Beverly said her upbringing had a lot to do with her choice. She explained that growing up around boys made her admire men who are mature and confident. She also made it clear that her preference isn’t because of any “daddy issues.” Instead, she said she simply likes men who are sure of themselves. “I have always dated guys much older than me. Do I have daddy issues? I don’t think I’ll call it that. I think I’ve outgrown the…

Catholic cardinals will convene on 7 May to begin voting for a new pope, the Vatican announced on Monday, a week after the death of Pope Francis. The so-called “Princes of the Church” under the age of 80 will gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect a new spiritual leader for the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. The date was decided during a meeting of cardinals of all ages early on Monday, two days after the funeral of Francis, who passed away on 21 April at the age of 88. The Church’s 252 cardinals were summoned back to Rome following the…