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 Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Coalition of Concerned Youths of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara has called for justice, equity, and fair representation in the Kwara Central Senatorial District. The Chairman of the coalition, Alhaji Abdul-Salam Ajelanwa, made the appeal on Wednesday during aContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, has formally tendered his resignation to focus on his governorship ambition in Oyo State. Adelabu also proposed the establishment of a Coordinating Minister for Energy to drive integrated reforms across Nigeria’s power, gas, and related sectors. Mr Bolaji Tunji, SpecialContinue 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 Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday attributed Nigeria’s development and growth challenges to the failure of previous administrations to adopt serious long-term planning frameworks. Tinubu spoke at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while hosting a delegation of Enugu State stakeholders led by Gov. Peter Mbah. The president said successiveContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prof. Sadiq Gombe, says the party has complied with electoral regulations and that its leadership is legitimate. He said this followed a verification exercise conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Gombe stated this while addressing journalistsContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu A group, Team Rebuild Nigeria, has called on a technocrat, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, to contest the 2027 presidential election, citing his experience, integrity, and capacity to address Nigeria’s pressing challenges. The call followed Hayatu-Deen’s recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African DemocraticContinue Reading
Mr Ben Akabueze, a former Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, says more than 56,000 government projects remain uncompleted across Nigeria, highlighting gaps in the country’s public finance system.Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says there is still room for those who left Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to return to the party. Wike, the PDP national leader, stated this on Monday during the party’s 108th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at WadataContinue Reading
