By Usman Aliyu Legal practitioner and former presidential aide, Mr Kingsley Kuku, says Nigeria’s greatest security challenge is not terrorism, banditry or kidnapping but the gradual erosion of citizens’ trust in the state’s ability to protect them. Kuku made the assertion on Saturday while delivering a valedictory lecture titled: “TheContinue Reading
By Peter Davou The legislative arm of Kaura Local Government Council in Kaduna State, has held a public hearing on peace and security bye-law, sponsored by Jehosaphat Abba, a councillor representing Kpak Ward. The bill tagged “Security and Peace bill” was presented for public hearing on Thursday during a townContinue Reading
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani Tunji Disu, Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has urged global law enforcement leaders to ensure that technological innovations strengthen public trust, transparency and human rights Disu made the call while addressing the Fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS 2026) on Innovation and NewContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has announced a new strategic regulatory framework aimed at improving public safety, strengthening enforcement and tackling unqualified engineering practice. COREN President, Prof. Sadiq Abubakar, disclosed this at a news conference ahead of the 34th COREN Engineering Assembly,Continue Reading
By Stanley Nwanosike The Enugu State Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu, has raised alarm over the alleged circulation of counterfeit Augmentin 625mg tablets in the country, including possible presence in the state. Ugwu alerted the public about the development in a statement issued in Enugu by the Public RelationsContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Revenue Taskforce says it will commence a comprehensive routine enforcement operation across all business premises within the council. The Chairman of the taskforce, Mr Musa Aliyu, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, warned that all defaulters wouldContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Senate Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, says the Senate Public Accounts Committee is not established to witch-hunt public officials. Rather, he said that the committee was set up to strengthen accountability and transparency in governance through oversight of government agencies. Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central SenatorialContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), says public scrutiny remains crucial to strengthening fiscal governance. The Acting Chairman of the FRC, Mr Charles Abana, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. Abana noted that transparent oversight promoted accountability, curbsContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo The House of Representatives at plenary on Tuesday, adopted 26 reports on public petitions on allegation of unlawful dismissal, breach of Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) among others. The adoption followed the presentation of the reports by the Chairman, House Committee on Public Petition, Rep. LaoriContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Africa Hub for Innovation and Development (AHFID), alongside partners, unveiled the Top 25 Women Voices in Development and Public Service, recognising outstanding contributions across governance, education, climate action, healthcare, and development. This was contained in a statement issued Wednesday in Abuja by Ovbokhan Okuonghae,Continue Reading
