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Bernard Dayo April 17, 2019

Audu Ogbeh has said we produce 90% of the rice we eat, but we still remember #pizzagate

Nigeria's minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Audu Ogbeh has said that 90% of the rice we eat is locally produced. Ogbeh revealed this on Tuesday at the 2019 Annual…

Omoleye Omoruyi November 11, 2018

The Late 5: Atiku returns from Dubai with story of alleged intimidation; ‘Oshiomhole’s refusal to collect $500k bribe from a governor made him a target’ | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar returned to Nigeria on Sunday morning from a trip to Dubai. In…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq September 20, 2018

The Big 5: Buhari orders IGP to stop Adeleke’s invitation, FEC settles for Zainab Ahmed as Finance Minister | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday ordered the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris to stop the invitation of Senator Ademola Adeleke, Governorship…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq July 10, 2018

The Big 5: Customs intercepts truck load of ammunition, Alleged killer of Ex-Deputy Governor’s daughter arrested and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Officers of the Nigeria Customs, Minna Area Command have intercepted an Onitsha-bound truck load of 200,000 live ammunition along the Wawa-Babana…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq June 20, 2018

The Big 5: FG says Abacha’s $322 million loot to be disbursed to poorest Nigerians, finalises plans to set up 94 ranches in 10 states and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government is concluding plans to disburse $322 million fund repatriated from the accounts of former Head of State, late…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq June 19, 2018

The Big 5: FG to shut land border to curb rice importation, Dangote gifts Borno IDPs N2bn housing estate and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has disclosed plans by the Federal Government to shut down one of …

Omoleye Omoruyi December 1, 2017

‘President Buhari orders single digit interest rate for agric loans

President Muhammadu Buhari has given a directive to raise funds to support agriculture and industry at a single digit interest rate. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh…

Omoleye Omoruyi November 28, 2017

We cannot avoid increase in electricity tariff – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said on Monday that higher electricity tariff was indispensable as he urged Nigerians to prepare for a new regime. He spoke at the Sixth Presidential Business…

Omoleye Omoruyi October 30, 2017

Nigeria earns N261.9bn from Agric exports

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh has said Nigeria’s non-oil sector is growing with N261.92 billion earnings in the second quarter of the year from Agric exports. Ogbeh…

Omoleye Omoruyi October 22, 2017

U.S. did not reject Nigerian yams, exporter says

A Nigerian yam exporter, Dr Timothy Ijir, based in the United States, has said that the US authorities did not reject any yam exports from Nigeria. He stated this in…

Tolu October 13, 2017

We should all be worried about what we consume | 5 takeaways from Nigeria’s yam crisis

On Thursday, the House of Reps during its plenary session opened up an investigation into the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and a number of other agencies, all who are involved…

Omoleye Omoruyi October 12, 2017

Audu Ogbeh to face probe for exporting yams – Reps

The House of Representatives has mandated its Committees on Agricultural Production and Services and Customs and Excise to investigate the Federal Ministry of Agriculture regarding the exportation of yam - alleging…

Omoleye Omoruyi October 10, 2017

Despite setbacks, Nigeria will continue to export yams – Audu Ogbeh

The Federal Government Tuesday, says it will continue exporting yam export - which is aimed at attracting foreign exchange for the country. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu…

Omoleye Omoruyi October 5, 2017

Nigeria exported yam to the U.S. and this happened

The Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh says the United States rejected yam exports from Nigeria due to poor quality. Reference: In June, Nigeria exported yams to China, United Kingdom and…

Azeez September 29, 2017

Nigerian cows are the worst milk producers in the world – Ogbeh

Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh has said Nigeria cows are the worst milk producers in the world. Ogbeh said this at the 79th anniversary of Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos on…

Azeez September 8, 2017

We will find lasting solution to farmers, herdsmen clashes – Ogbeh

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh on Friday said the Federal Government will soon find solution to the crisis between farmers and herdsmen. He said this during…

Omoleye Omoruyi August 4, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: On Kaduna Declaration we stand, but… – Arewa Youth, Trump okays $600m bombers for Nigeria | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. How devolution of powers will affect FG institutions - YNaija PDP shall be all-inclusive, no special privilege - Makarfi - YNaija Cameroon delegation asks Nigeria…

Omoleye Omoruyi August 4, 2017

Fraudsters using my name to dupe people on Facebook – Audu Ogbeh

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh, has raised the alarm that some impersonators have been using his name and photographs to defraud unsuspecting Facebook users. Ogbeh in a statement…

Azeez July 16, 2017

Nigeria will stop rice importation by December – Minister

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh has said Nigeria will stop rice importation by end of the year. Ogbeh spoke in Ado Ekiti at the weekend during a…

Editor July 11, 2017

Audu Ogbeh rises to the top 10 | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers

Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has risen to the top ten in the YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers. Ogbeh's rise is due to the ministry keeping its word that…

Roqeebah June 29, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] 10 things to know about the Ministry of Agriculture’s Yam Export launch

We spoke about the Ministry of Agriculture's brilliant initiative to export Nigeria's incredible amount of yam produce (61% of the total world produce) as a means of aiding the Federal…

Roqeebah June 29, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] If you like pounded yam, you better read this

Or Yam and egg. Or Yamarita. You get the drift. If you like anything that is made with yam, this message is for you. It's from the Minister of Agriculture…

Omoleye Omoruyi May 30, 2017

Nigeria will start exporting yams by June 2017 – Agric Minister

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh, has said that export Nigeria, will by June 29, 2017, start exporting yams to Europe. He said this in Abuja while speaking…

Omoleye Omoruyi May 29, 2017

#DemocracyDay: We would shut down land borders if smuggling persists – FG

The Federal Government has threatened to shut some land borders if rice smuggling from neighbouring countries persists. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh, gave the warning while…

Oludolapo Adelana March 15, 2017

Nigeria saves $5m daily from ban on rice, wheat imports – Agriculture Minister

by Dolapo Adelana The Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbeh on Tuesday said the policy on the ban of importation of rice and wheat has enabled the country to save…

Azeez March 5, 2017

FG to re-introduce cassava bread initiative

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government has said it will encourage the use of cassava in food production by reviving the cassava bread initiative. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development,…

Azeez March 5, 2017

Nigeria feeds Africa, faces no threat of famine – Ogbeh

The Federal Government has denied reports by some United Nations agencies that there's imminent famine in Nigeria. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh denied the reports when…

Roqeebah February 28, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 28th of February

Read the full stories and analyses here, here and here now!

Oludolapo Adelana February 27, 2017

I was once a victim of herdsmen attacks – Agriculture minister

by Dolapo Adelana The Federal Government on Monday said it was doing all it could to bring an end to the menace the Fulani herdsmen in the country. Minister of…

Roqeebah February 22, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 22nd of February