By Nefishetu Yakubu A former senator, Shehu Sani, has commended the Director-General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, for transforming the institute into a nationally-recognised centre for legislative research and democratic development. Speaking during the commemoration of Sulaiman’s seventh anniversaryContinue Reading
By Grant Onyeke/Perpetua Onuegbu Amnesty International Nigeria has urged Nigeria and the international community to intensify efforts toward ending atrocities and restoring peace in conflict-ridden Sudan. Mr Auwal Rafsanjani, Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Head of Amnesty International Nigeria, made the call during aContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli Former Katsina State Governor, Ibrahim Shema, has urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Dikko Radda, saying ongoing reforms require patience to succeed. Shema made the call in Katsina during the inauguration of the Tinubu/Dikko Women and Youth Centre and the inauguration of the 2027Continue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Senate Committee on Finance on Wednesday directed the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) and the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) to reconcile deductions. The deductions were made from the revenue of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).Continue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Senate Committee on Finance has given the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority a two-week ultimatum to reconcile its financial records or face legislative sanctions. The chairman of the committee, Sen. Sani Musa, issued the directive on Wednesday in Abuja during an investigative hearing onContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu A former National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, says democracy extends beyond periodic elections and must be anchored on the rule of law, strong institutions and internal party democracy. Ganduje stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the public presentation ofContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has called for increased private sector investment in youth skills development to drive inclusive economic growth and employment. The National President of the association, Mr Jani Ibrahim, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja toContinue Reading
By Monday Ajogun The Managing Director of the Edo State Waste Management Board (EWMB), Dr Lucky Enehita-Inegbenehi, says the state government has engaged an additional 500 sweepers as part of efforts to maintain a cleaner environment across Edo. Enehita-Inegbenehi made the disclosure at a news conference on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Eniola Elewude President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday in Abuja, declared open the National Assembly (NASS) Open Week. Akpabio in his remarks at the opening said that the initiative was designed to deepen public trust by providing citizens and stakeholders with greater insight into the workContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State House of Assembly candidate, Mr Oluwagbenga Abiola, popularly known as Agbelebu, has pledged to justify the confidence reposed in him through humility, dedication and selfless service. Abiola made the pledge in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, followingContinue Reading
