Fubara announces defection to APC

By Precious Akutamadu Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, on Tuesday, announced that he has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Fubara, who was elected governor under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), announced the decision at a stakeholders’ meeting in Government House, Port Harcourt. The NewsContinue Reading

Women’s political participation: EU, British Commission seek passage of Special Seats Bill

By Diana Omueza The European Union (EU) and British High Commission have urged the 10th National Assembly to pass the Special Seats Bill, describing it as a historic opportunity to strengthen women’s political participation and solidify Nigeria’s democracy. Mr Zissimos Vergos, Deputy Ambassador, European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria andContinue Reading

Tinubu increases ambassador-nominees to 65, seeks Senate confirmation

By Naomi Sharang President Bola Tinubu has increased the number of ambassador-nominees to 65 and forwarded their names to the Senate for confirmation. The president’s request, read in plenary on Thursday by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, consists of 34 career ambassadors and high commissioners as well as 31 non-careerContinue Reading

FEC approves 4,000 telecom towers to boost rural coverage

By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎ ‎The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the deployment of 4,000 telecom towers nationwide to expand digital access in underserved communities. ‎ ‎Briefing State House Correspondents after the meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, saidContinue Reading

Renewed Hope: Uzodimma promises massive mobilisation, public engagements

By Naomi Sharang Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has pledged to promote inclusiveness and strengthen strategic coordination across all party structures to advance President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Uzodimma, recently appointed by President Tinubu as the Renewed Hope Ambassador, made the pledge on Monday while briefing newsmen after aContinue Reading

NCSCN backs Tinubu on ex-NIA DG ambassadorial nomination

By Sarafina Christopher The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) says the nomination of Amb. Ayodele Oke, a former Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), for ambassadorial appointment is commendable. President Bola Tinubu recently transmitted a second batch of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, daysContinue Reading