By Monday Ajogun The Minister of Environment, Mallam Balarabe Lawal, has called for the protection of ecosystems across Nigeria, stressing that humans have no alternative planet to depend on. Lawal made the call on Tuesday in Udo, Ovia Southwest Local Government Area of Edo, during the inauguration ofContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate has resolved to accelerate the constitutional amendment process for the establishment of state police as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s security challenges. The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Monday. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Coalition of Nigeria Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) has advised the judiciary to maintain its independence, as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections. The coalition made the call during a peaceful protest at the Federal High Court on Monday in Abuja. The coalition alsoContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have urged Nigerians to adopt climate-friendly materials in housing and other construction projects to promote environmental sustainability and climate resilience. The call was made on Saturday in Abuja during an event to commemorate the 2026 World Environment Day. TheContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos State Chapter, has cautioned residents, particularly youths, against spreading false security alerts capable of causing panic among the public. The council also dismissed fears over the alleged invasion of Lagos by bandits, urging youths and other residentsContinue Reading
By Stanley Nwanosike The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday began a three-day training for Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs) ahead of the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election in June 20. Declaring the training open in Enugu, the INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Dr ChukwuemekaContinue Reading
By Joshua Oladipo A civic group, The Osun Mastermind (TOM), has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to strictly exercise its regulatory and oversight functions in the conduct of political party primaries. The Executive Director of TOM, Prof. Wasiu Oyedokun-Alli, made the appeal in an interview withContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The Accord Party in Lagos State has presented Certificates of Return to 28 candidates for various elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the presentation ceremony on Friday in Lagos, the state Chairman, Mr Dele Oladeji, urged the candidates to remain committedContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The Forum of Local Government Area Chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State has urged the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to respect members’ votes in governorship primary. The forum made the appeal in a communiqué issued after an emergency meeting held in Surulere,Continue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has commended the management of the National Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) for fulfilling its mandate. Akpabio specifically commended the Director-General of NILDS, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman and his management team for providing lawmakers with regular refresher programmes and trainingContinue Reading
