By Sylvester Thompson Prof. Maxwell Gidado, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and Professor of Constitutional Law, says a legitimate, locally rooted democratic constitution is key to Nigeria’s path to progress. He said this in his lecture at the Nasarawa State University 53rd Lecture with theme: “Nigeria’s Unitary-Federalism and theContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria (FFDGN) has called for renewed commitment to industrialisation, leadership accountability, and innovation to reposition the country on a path of productivity and self-reliance. Speaking at the Forum’s 4th Annual National Conference in Abuja, the Chairman, Dr Chris Akomas, saidContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has tasked the State Houses of Assembly on effective oversight to ensure government funds translate into improved livelihood and job creation for citizens. Akpabio stated at the 2025 National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS)-University of Benin (UNIBEN) convocation ceremony in AbujaContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo The Joint National Assembly Committee on Constitution Review has approved the creation of a new state in the South-East geo-political zone. The committee, in a statement issued on Sunday, also announced the setting up of a sub-committee to further consider creation of states and local government areasContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The leadership of Ibibio Traditional Council in Akwa Ibom has declared support for the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and President Bola Tinubu. The council expressed the declaration while receiving Akpabio and his entourage, comprising some members of the National Assembly, at Nsit Ubium Palace of the OkuContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has given an insight into how his administration has been transforming institutions and strengthening Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the state over the last two years. Radda, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Katsina, saidContinue Reading
By Joseph Edeh Dr David Olofu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Party (ADC), says the developmental challenges in Benue South Senatorial District are surmountable with commitment, unity of purpose and coordination. Olofu, a two-time Commissioner for Finance in Benue and prospective aspirant for Benue South Senatorial District position inContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called on state governments to translate the optimism of the streets into real prosperity in homes and communities. Shettima made the call during the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting attended by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The vice-president, who isContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), urging credible and transparent elections. Tinubu administered the oath of office during an expanded National Economic Council meeting at the State House Council Chambers, Abuja. Continue Reading
By Aminu Garko No fewer than 500 members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) from Fagge and Ungogo Local Government Areas of Kano State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Managing Director of the Hadejia-Jam’are River Basin Development Authority, Rabiu Bichi, received the defectors on Wednesday.Continue Reading
