By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) has called for the establishment of a National Social Security Agency (NSSA) in the country to replace the current Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja on Saturday after attending the Aqaba Process Heads of State Meeting in Rome, Italy. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday in Abuja. The Aqaba Process, launched in 2015 byContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo A former INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has called for a transformative, value-driven leadership that prioritises national interest over personal gains in order to put Nigeria in its rightful place in the comity of nations. Jega made the call at the presentation of a book entitled: “TransformativeContinue Reading
By Alaba Olusola Oke A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo, Dr Afolabi Momoh, says mass defection of politicians to the party shows that Nigerians have confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s government. Momoh stated this on Friday in Ikare Akoko, Akoko North-East Local Government Area of theContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) has been honoured with the “Best Performing Senator of the Year” award at the Democracy Heroes Award Africa 2025. Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, emerged winner in a category that featured several serving senators. His award was presented to him by Rep.Continue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye The Senate on Thursday stood down further consideration of a bill for an act to repeal the Electoral Act No. 13, 2022 and enact the Electoral Act 2025. This followed the adoption of a motion moved by the Senate Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti) and seconded byContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Upper Chamber approved the confirmation of Amupitan at plenary after hours of screening by the lawmakers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Amupitan succeeded MahmoodContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu Stakeholders in Nigeria’s democratic process have renewed their commitment to ensuring a peaceful governorship election in Anambra. They said the commitment would be achieved through collaboration among civil society groups, security agencies, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). They made the pledge in Abuja at aContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Adeyemi Ikuforiji, has urged Nigerians to hold their state governors accountable for improved welfare and infrastructure development at the grassroots. Ikuforiji made the call during an interactive session with newsmen on the economy, politics,Continue Reading
By Grace Alegba The House of Representatives Committee on Industry has resolved to pursue legislation for single-digit interest rates to enable more Nigerians to purchase new cars, tricycles, and motorcycles through affordable credit schemes. The resolution followed an oversight visit on Tuesday to automobile, tricycle, and motorcycle assembly plants inContinue Reading
