By Naomi Sharang The Resource Justice Network Nigeria (RJN Nigeria) has unveiled a new strategic direction, transitioning from Publish What You Pay Nigeria to a broader focus on resource justice and environmental sustainability. Speaking at the strategy launch and partners’ roundtable in Abuja on Wednesday, National Coordinator ErisaContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye A coalition under the aegis of the JAGABAN-JANDOR 2027 Movement has launched a stakeholder funding initiative to procure the 50 million naira All Progressives Congress(APC) governorship nomination form for Dr Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (Jandor) ahead of the party primaries in Lagos State. The Central CoordinatorContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson The lawmaker representing Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Adewale Adedeji, on Wednesday declared intention to contest for the position for the third time. Adedeji made his intention known during a meeting with members of the Ajumose Co-operative Society inContinue Reading
By Victor Adeoti Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun says he is confident of victory ahead of the Aug. 15 governorship election in the state. Adeleke said this while inaugurating a 52-man campaign council on Tuesday in Osogbo. “I am already feeling the cloud of victory around me,Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike-backed Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has released its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election. The party, in a timetable issued by its National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, on Wednesday in Abuja, fixed the totalContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu A verification team from Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday visited the national secretariat of Labour Party in Abuja , ahead of the party’s forthcoming congresses. The INEC team, led by Mallam Mansur Hassan, said it was on a mission to verify claims madeContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Director-General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman has called for fiscal federalism to empower states harness their resources responsibly. Sulaiman made the call during the institute’s fourth public lectures series held on Wednesday at NILDS headquarters, Abuja. Continue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu Renowned economist, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has declared his intention to contest for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket, positioning himself as a steady leader for Nigeria. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, Hayatu-Deen’s Media Office said the declaration was made during his appearanceContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Some members of Accord party on Tuesday staged a protest at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters, Abuja, demanding immediate recognition of Prof. Christopher Imumolen as the party’s National Chairman. The protesters, who thronged the commission’s office with placards and a formal petition, calledContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Federal Government has called for proactive and coordinated measures to tackle Nigeria’s evolving security challenges, stressing the need for foresight, collaboration and early response to emerging threats. Vice President Kashim Shettima made the call at the Kogi State Security Summit and N500 billion TrustContinue Reading
