Full activities yet to take off in Abuja Federal High Court
Activities are yet to fully take off at the Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, following the suspension of the 64 days strike embarked upon by […]
Democracy Day
Masari restates commitment to water supply
Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has restated his commitment to provide Katsina metropolis and environs with enough water for drinking and domestic uses. […]
Defection bane of growth of Nigeria’s democracy–Diasporas
A cross section of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Worldwide (NIDOWW) have blamed the slow growth of the nation’s democracy on frivolous defection to another party […]
June 12: Rights group hails Buhari, wants rebuild of burnt police stations
The Human Rights Monitoring Agenda (HURMA) on Sunday applauded President Muhammadu Buhari’s courage in implementing June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day. HURMA’s Executive Director, Isiak […]
NHRC calls for respect for human rights
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Sunday stressed the need for more respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms to curtail the current challenges […]
Democracy Day: U.S.-based group presents agenda to NIDCOM
A U.S.-based political group, Nigerian-American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC), has presented an eight-point agenda to the Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) on areas its […]
We suspended protest for national interest, to use ADR’’ – NANS
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) says it suspended its planned June 12 protest for national interest and to ensure that there will be […]
PDP Reps harp on justice, dialogue to secure Nigeria
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), House of Representatives members have enjoined Nigerian leaders to tow the path of justice, equity, dialogue, and rule of law […]
Constructive engagement, dialogue panacea to meaningful devt. – Uzodimma
Imo Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodimma, has called for constructive engagement and dialogue among all stakeholders in the state, saying it is only through it that […]
I will retire from active politics after my tenure as Governor – Masari
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State says he will retire from active politics after his tenure as Governor. Masari stated this while briefing newsmen as […]
June 12: Lalong administration constructs 200 schools in 2 years
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau says is administration has established and constructed more than 200 schools spread across 17 local government areas of the state […]
Democracy Day: Residents lament power outage, call for power overhaul
Residents of Oke-Ogun community in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara, have called for restoration of electricity supply in the area as Nigeria marks Democracy Day. […]
Buhari, Democracy Day and the Nigerian youths
By: Adamu Muhd Usman “Only reason can convince us of those three fundamental truths without recognition of which there can be no effective liberty: that […]
Abiodun urges Nigerians to build bridges of unity
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun on Saturday called on Nigerians to join hands and build bridges of national unity and oneness, rather than being advocate […]
Expert commends Buhari on Democracy Day Speech
A financial expert, Dr Terfa Abraham, on Saturday commended President Muhammadu Buhari on his Democracy Day broadcast in which he highlighted efforts at repositioning the […]
We discounted N38bn FG refunds based on experts’ advice –Bayelsa Govt
The Bayelsa Government says the discounted N27 billion refunds for Federal projects it received, instead of N38 billion, had been ploughed into infrastructure projects across […]
Level of transparency has improved in oil, gas sector — Expert
A Professor Emeritus of Petroleum Economics, Omowunmi Iledare, says the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has brought improved level of transparency and accountability to the oil […]
Democracy Day: Fayemi felicitates Nigerians, as Ekiti residents shun violence
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has urged Nigerians to be more determined in ensuring that democracy works in the country. Fayemi, who is also the […]
Oyo Govt assures residents of peace, security
The Oyo State Government on Saturday allayed the residents’ fear of insecurity as a result of a planned nationwide protest scheduled to coincide with the […]
Sani Bello: We may not have gotten it right always, but significant impact made
As the residents of Niger State joined their counterparts nationawide to celebrate the Democracy Day, Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has reassured the citizens of the […]
June 12: Coalition tasks Buhari on rule of law
The Coalition for a Better Nigeria, a civil society organisation, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to do more in promoting the rule of law to […]
June 12: Lekki area of Lagos calm, peaceful
The Lekki area of Lagos, which witnessed massive violence during the EndSARS protests, was generally calm on Saturday as residents shunned calls for protests to […]
Gbajabiamila urges dialogue in resolving political challenges
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, has called for dialogue in resolving all the challenges facing Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement […]
Democracy Day: U.S.-based political group urges leaders to provide good governance
A U.S.-based political group, Nigerian-American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC) has advised Nigerian leaders to embrace the principles of good governance and be innovative in delivering […]
Democracy Day: Bauchi State Gov. unveils N1.5b empowerment programme
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, has inaugurated the N1.5 billion youths and women empowerment progragramme tagged: “Kaura Economic Empowerment Programme (KEEP).” Mohammed disclosed this […]