Politics (Page 115)

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG), has tasked Vice-President-elect Kashim Shettima, to ensure that the ministerial appointment for Borno is given to the southern zone of the state. Dominic Ogakwu, President, CSGGG, said this at a news conference in Abuja. Ogakwu said that for decades theContinue Reading

By Kingsley Okoye/Naomi Sharang Senators- elect from the North-Central have  said that the least position worthy of the zone was the position of  the Deputy President of the Senate. Senator-elect for Nasarawa West Senatorial District, Ahmed Wadada  (SDP-Nasarawa) made the declaration on behalf of the North -Central Senators-elect caucus atContinue Reading

By Sarafina Christopher The Coalition of Civil Society Organization for Peace and Unity of Nigeria (CCSOPUN) have advocated for a Senate President from the South-East to promote fairness, equity, Justice and balance for peace and unity of Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the call was madeContinue Reading

By Naomi Sharang Forum of former House of Representatives members who are now senators-elect, says the group has not endorsed any candidate for the position of President of Senate. Convener of the group and Senator-elect, Ahmed Wadada (SDP-Nasarawa West), made this known while briefing newsmen after a meeting with membersContinue Reading

By Angela Atabo Connected Development (CODE) is to collaborate with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) towards addressing and improving Nigeria’s shrinking civic space for sustainable democracy. CODE in partnership with the National Orientation Agency (NOA), with support from the OXFAM held a dialogue geared towards analysing the trends and driversContinue Reading

By Naomi Sharang Coalition of Northern Front, South-West Professionals and Arewa Youth Groups has called on leadership of the All Progressives Congress(APC) to choose a Speaker hopeful with reputation and experience. Mr Tijjani Abdulmumuni, President Arewa Youth Group, who spoke on behalf of the coalition, said the coalition was inContinue Reading

By Angela Atabo The Albino Foundation (TAF Africa) has tasked the president-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu and governors-elect to appoint Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) as ministers and commissioners. Mr Jake Epelle, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer ,TAF Africa said this at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday. Epelle alsoContinue Reading