I will deliver accurate, accountable representation if elected – PDP aspirant
Dr Uzoamaka Oduh, an aspirant for Udi/Eziagu Federal Constituency seat on the platform of the People Democratic party (PDP) in Enugu State, says her constituents […]
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Keren’s rape case: HURIWA berates Ministers of Women Affairs, Education for silence, inaction
Following their pin drop silence and inaction with regards to the rape of a – 14 year old boarding student of Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Keren-Happuch […]
SERAP sues Buhari, wants court to order recovery of ‘missing N881bn in 367 MDAs’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari “over his failure to probe allegations that over ₦880bn of public […]
Ezekwesili, others seek multi-stakeholders solution to Africa’s learning crisis
o address the learning crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa and make foundational literacy and numeracy a priority, Nigeria’s former Minister of Education, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, says […]
NCAA to sanction airlines for allowing unauthorised passengers into cockpit
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority ( NCAA) has threatened to sanction airline operators and flights crew who allow unauthorised personnel into the cockpit during flight […]
Media undermining its watchdog role – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says the Nigerian media is undermining its watchdog role by engaging in some activities preventing it […]
The Editor in a time of crisis, By Azu Ishiekwene
This topic reminds me of two recent personal incidents. I was in the office on the morning of Tuesday, July 13 when a colleague rushed […]
Okowa presents 2022 budget of N469.5bn to state assembly
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Thursday, presented a budget proposal of N469.5 billion for 2022 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly for […]
Inside the Pandora Box, By Dakuku Peterside
Exposing secrets in the public interest is gradually gaining public acceptance and appreciation. It is also a testament to how technology has further reduced the […]
PIA: Buhari receives NNPC Certificate of incorporation, challenges management
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja received the certificate of incorporation of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). […]
EFCC Calls for Concerted Action Against Pension Fraud
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 called for a concerted action by all stakeholders […]
ACI cleans up Lagos to mark Nigeria’s independence
The African Clean up Initiatives (ACI), an NGO, on Saturday cleaned up Ajegunle boundary area of Lagos, as part of activities to mark Nigeria’s 61st […]
Independence: Expert urges journalists to rebrand Nigeria
A security expert, Mr Matthew Ibadin, on Friday urged journalists to rebrand Nigeria through positive reportage. Ibadin, the CEO/Chairman, Badinson Security Service, told the News […]
Reps probe NYSC over alleged advice for ransom payment to kidnappers by corps members
The House of Representative has ordered investigation into alleged insertion of the advice for payment of ransom into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) pamphlets containing […]
INEC insists: We have adequate structures to successfully e-transmit election results
Abuja, Sept. 26, 2021 (NAN) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in its strongest defence of e-transmission of election results, says it has developed adequate […]
CSOs task Buhari on protection of civilians policy, bill
By Chimezie Godfrey President Mohammadu Buhari has been urged to prioritize the adoption of protection of civilians’ policy in the country. The Civil Society Legislative […]
Project will improve wellbeing of marginalised groups in Kaduna, Anambra – NGO
The Christian Aid Nigeria, an NGO says the “Evidence for Collaborative and Inclusive Development (ECID)’’ programme will improve the lives of marginalised groups in Kaduna […]
Bayelsa NUJ constitutes committee to monitor Federal constituency projects
The Bayelsa council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has constituted an eight-man committee to conduct on the spot assessment of various Federal Constituency […]
Buhari to South East leaders: I want to be remembered as President who stabilised Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Owerri said that he would want to be remembered as the President who stabilised Nigeria in the area of security, […]
CISLAC calls for adoption, implementation of national action plan on business, human rights
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called for the adoption and implementation of the National Action Plan on Business and […]
Buhari inaugurates NSIA Board, tasks members ahead of projected oil price fall
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja charged the new board of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) to make more investments that support economic diversification, […]
ActionAid calls on Kogi govt to overhaul rural education, health facilities
ActionAid Nigeria, an international Non-Governmental Organisation, has called on the Kogi government to overhaul health and educational facilities in rural communities. The NGO made the […]
EU, British Council, train Journalists, CSOs on inclusive devt
The European Union and the British Council have organized a two-day training workshop for Journalists and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) drawn from across Nigeria on […]
Kaduna State pledges judicious utilisation of donor funds, accountability
The Kaduna State Government on Tuesday pledged to ensure that all donor funds are judiciously utilised and accounted for. Mr Thomas Gyang, the Commissioner for […]
Inadequate funding inhibiting oversight functions of legislators, says NASS Clerk
The Clerk of the National Assembly (CNA), Mr Ojo Amos, has stated that inadequate funding was inhibiting legislators from performing their oversight functions. He made […]