By Naomi Sharang The senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District, Sen. Joseph Ikpea (APC-Edo) has called for security reforms to tackle the security challenges in the country. Ikpea made the call while speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, expressing strong support for state policing and regionalised security operations. TheContinue Reading

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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

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

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

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

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