By Nefishetu Yakubu Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, says he wants the institute to become the world’s intellectual hub for democracy. Sulaiman made the assertion during the commemoration of his seven years stewardship as Director-General of NILDS onContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu A former senator, Shehu Sani, has commended the Director-General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, for transforming the institute into a nationally-recognised centre for legislative research and democratic development. Speaking during the commemoration of Sulaiman’s seventh anniversaryContinue Reading
Raphael Innocent and Usman Aliyu The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has sensitised its commanders on the consequences of engaging in drugs, saying such act is unacceptable and would not be tolerated because it might compromise military operations. The COAS also directed commanders at allContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu Mr Nosa Adams, Edo Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, says the Federal Ministry of Environment, with support from the World Bank, will establish three environmental laboratories in the state. Adams disclosed this on Wednesday during the biweekly ministerial news conference organised by the State MinistryContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Senate Committee on Finance on Wednesday directed the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) and the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) to reconcile deductions. The deductions were made from the revenue of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).Continue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Senate Committee on Finance has given the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority a two-week ultimatum to reconcile its financial records or face legislative sanctions. The chairman of the committee, Sen. Sani Musa, issued the directive on Wednesday in Abuja during an investigative hearing onContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu A former National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, says democracy extends beyond periodic elections and must be anchored on the rule of law, strong institutions and internal party democracy. Ganduje stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the public presentation ofContinue Reading
By Monday Ajogun The Managing Director of the Edo State Waste Management Board (EWMB), Dr Lucky Enehita-Inegbenehi, says the state government has engaged an additional 500 sweepers as part of efforts to maintain a cleaner environment across Edo. Enehita-Inegbenehi made the disclosure at a news conference on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State House of Assembly candidate, Mr Oluwagbenga Abiola, popularly known as Agbelebu, has pledged to justify the confidence reposed in him through humility, dedication and selfless service. Abiola made the pledge in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, followingContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions through evidence-based research, policy dialogue and sustained stakeholder engagement. The institute’s Director-General, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, made the commitment during a public lecture entitled: “Influence of Caucus on InternalContinue Reading
