By Adeyemi Adeleye Prof. Christopher Imumolen, the factional Accord Party’s presidential candidate and National Chairman, says President Bola Tinubu is well positioned to win the 2027 presidential election because of his reforms, leadership and growing nationwide support. Imumolen stated this at a news conference in Lagos on Friday,Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says it is pursuing institutional reforms and digital transformation to improve revenue monitoring, transparency and fiscal governance. The Chairman of the commission, Dr Mohammed Shehu, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha President of Ghana, John Mahama, Nigeria’s Vice-President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, other African leaders and democracy advocates are expected to attend the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) 2026 “democracy dialogue” in Bauchi State. GJF Media Officer, Mr Wealth Ominabo said this in statement on Thursday inContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting oil and gas host communities through stronger oversight of operators’ statutory obligations. RMAFC Chairman, Dr Mohammed Shehu, gave the assurance on Thursday during an investigative hearing into Sterling Oil Exploration andContinue Reading
By Moromoke Akanji The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has warned against vote buying and selling ahead of the Aug. 15 Osun governorship election. The commission said anyone caught engaging in the act would be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law. Continue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Behavioural and Social Insight Initiative (BSI), an NGO, has called for stronger collaboration among government agencies, schools, faith-based organisations and development partners to address rising opioid misuse and drug abuse among young Nigerians. Opioids are a class of powerful drugs that include prescription pain relievers, illegalContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Sentinel Security Advocacy Initiative has commended President Bola Tinubu and the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, over the approved salary increase for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The group’s Convener, Mallam Abubakar Usman, gave the commendation in a statement on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Candidates of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) whose names appeared on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) list have commended the party’s National Leader, Seriake Dickson, for resolving disputes arising from the party’s primaries. The candidates, in separate remarks on Wednesday, said Dickson’s intervention helped address concernsContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says Mrs Epelle-Asemota Osayuki remains its duly nominated candidate for the Edo South Senatorial District. The party attributed the discrepancies in the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) publication of candidates’ particulars to an error on the part of the commission.Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has constituted a seven-member National Reconciliation Committee to address grievances that arose from the party’s recent primaries across the country. A statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s National Chairman, Sen. Moses Cleopas and National Secretary, Mr Ikenna Enekweizu, saidContinue Reading
