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Niger Delta stakeholders have urged the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to ensure that funds allocated in its 2025 budget are in line with current economic realities to ensure that conceptualised projects are completed for the benefit of the communities. This is…
The Osun Amotekun Corps has described the passing of the Provost of the ‘B’ Division, Ila Orangun division, Ogundiran Sheriff as untimely and a monumental loss. Ogundiran Sheriff, one of its officers, collapsed unexpectedly on Friday, June 6, and was later confirmed dead. The…
The senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sharafadeen Alli reaffirmed his commitment to good governance, accountability and inclusive leadership for national development. Alli who stated this during the Democracy Day celebration in…
The director-general of the Oyo State Solid Minerals Development Agency, Mr Abiodun Oni, has warned that the state government would no longer tolerate illegal miners and individuals putting the lives of residents at risk through different activities that can degrade the…
Nigerians have been urged to unite, preserve and strengthen the country’s democracy as neighboring countries in the region face military resurgence in governance. The call came from the national coordinator of the Human Rights Research and Advocacy Center (HURRAC), Zubair…
Following the conferment of national honours on some prominent Nigerians on Democracy Day by President Bola Tinubu, a group, Goodnews Nigeria, has drawn the attention of the president to other Nigerians who deserve the honour. Chairman of the group, Engr. Dauda Mbaya, said…
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has enjoined corps members deployed to the state to strengthen their positive impact on the lives of Nigerians. The governor gave the charge yesterday during the swearing-in of the 2025 Batch A Stream II orientation course for corps…
Bauchi State chapter of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA-Nigeria) has announced plans to begin a sensitisation programme aimed at enlightening the public on the newly enacted Child Protection Law 2024. The chairperson of the chapter, Barr. Hauwa Abubakar,…
Yobe State Governor Hon. Mai Mala Buni and chairman of the Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum (LCBGF) has approved the appointment of Dr. Sa’id Alkali Kori as special adviser on international relations and development and technical advisor to the Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum.…
First lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has expressed support for the rights and dignity of persons with albinism, calling for greater inclusion, protection and access to healthcare for the community. In a statement to mark this year’s International Albinism Awareness Day observed…
Paramount ruler of Idoma Kingdom, Dr. Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John, Och’Idoma V, has commended the newly inaugurated leadership of the Ochetoha K’Idoma forum for its commitment to engaging with stakeholders across Idoma land. The forum has embarked on a series of consultations…
A political advocacy group, the Renewed Hope Advocates of Nigeria, has praised the cordial relationship between the leadership of the federal executive and the federal legislature, which has ensured stability in democratic governance. The group at a press conference yesterday…
Residents and traditional leaders of Bwari Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have commended the minister, Nyesom Wike, for the transformative development strides taking place under his leadership. The commendation came from all 10 political wards within the…
The candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the November 2023 election in Kogi State, Alhaji Yakubu Murtala Ajaka, has stressed the need for strengthening democratic institutions in Nigeria and resisting every attempt to undermine them. Ajaka said this is the only…
Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted as evidence, a radio transmitter that was said to have been smuggled into the country by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Justice James Omotosho yesterday admitted the transmitter along with a…
Rivers State Caucus in the National Assembly yesterday scolded Senator Henry Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa West) for taking a swipe at President Tinubu’s declaration of state of emergency in the South-south state. The lawmakers at a press conference in Abuja, insisted that Rivers…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a blistering attack on critics of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, telling them to ‘be blind’ if they refused to acknowledge developmental projects and vowing to continue to give them high blood…
Following a recent negative outlook rating by Fitch Ratings, Africa Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) has faulted the premise of the rating, saying it is not participating in debt restructuring negotiations related to any of its member countries. Fitch had downgraded the…
