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
By Moromoke Akanji The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has described election violence as a major threat to peaceful democratic transitions. Issa-Onilu said this on Tuesday in Osogbo at a news conference tagged “Campaign Against Voter Apathy and Vote Buying: Towards a Violence-Free Election andContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Chairman, Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Sen. Titus Zam (Benue North-West) has called on the commission to prioritise agriculture and rural development. Zam said this is to accelerate economic growth and improve the living conditions of people across the zone.Continue Reading
Nomination African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed the claims by a rival group of uploading presidential nomination details to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal, describing it as false. Consequently, the party has urged INEC to investigate what it described as forgery and unauthorised use of documents itContinue Reading
By Moromoke Akanji The Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE), Osun Chapter, has expressed concern over the adverse effects of environmental risks on the well-being of Nigerians. The institution raised the concern at its 4th “Engr. Timothy Abiona Annual Distinguished Lecture” held on Saturday in Osogbo. Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Prof. Femi Olowookere, President, Nigerian Council for Theological Studies and Christian Education, has urged Christian couples and church leaders to protect their families against destructive habits that silently undermine homes. Olowookere made the call on Saturday in Suleja during the launch of a book titledContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu A coalition of patriots, Working People United (WOPU), has honoured Rep. Leke Abejide with its Responsible Citizen Seal award for his support for responsible leadership and national development. This is contained in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria NAN by theContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has concluded arrangements for nationwide screening of shortlisted candidates for the 2026 Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) further training programme to sustain and development strong global competitiveness. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Thomas Ngor, ITF’s Director, Press andContinue Reading
