2023:There has to be an immediate change in PDP leadership-Rep. Kwewum
Rep. Rimamnde Kwewum (PDP-Taraba), says there has to be an immediate change in the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) if it plans to […]
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Evolution of Citizens’ Quest for Truth Initiative
By Atonyesia Dimieari-Peterside When, in 2019, a non-governmental and non-profit organization – Citizens Quest for Truth Initiative, came on stream, not a few persons consigned […]
20th Anniversary: NASC launches revised Code of Ethics Booklet
The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) on Friday launched a revised Code of Ethics for National Assembly Service staff for a more disciplined service. The […]
Addressing Nigeria’s power sector challenges, opportunity to boost economy — World Bank
The World Bank says addressing power sector issues offers Nigeria an opportunity to tackle longstanding challenges and give the economy a boost. The bank said […]
Labour Party Executive in C’ River defects to APC
The Executive members of the Labour Party in Cross River on Monday defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Chairman of the labour 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 […]
June 12: Group cautions youths against undemocratic practices
A group, Committee of Youth on Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS), has advised against violent protests and raising of unnecessary alarms by youths as the country […]
New constitution, not secession, is solution to Nigeria’s problem — Don
A Constitutional and International Law expert, Dr Wole Kunuji, on Tuesday said that secession would not end the various agitations and unrest in some parts […]
Tales The Country Told Me, By Reuben Abati
“Bros, how country?”“Omo, we live in perilous times. Ilu le. Country bad.”“I agree with you absolutely. It has never been this bad in peace times”“You […]
FG to restart ALSCON by end of 2023
The Federal Government is to restart operations at the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria(ALSCON) in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom by the end of 2023.The Minister […]
Governance: PDP to commence zonal stakeholders’ consultations
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is set to commence consultations with critical stakeholders across the six geo-political zones in furtherance of its democratic […]
Gombe govt. ’ll partner media to ensure transparency in governance -Yahaya
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, on Monday, said that his administration would partner with the media to ensure transparency and accountability in the governance […]
Fidelity Bank targets Tier 1 by 2025 – Onyeali-Ikpe
The Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, said that the top priority during her tenure would be to ensure the bank’s emergence […]
Redressing security situation in Nigerian Schools, By A.A. Gadzama
The menace of banditry particularly the abduction of school pupils across the country are developments that have worsened insecurity in the country in recent years. […]
Bishop tasks public office holders on good governance
Bishop Michael Gokum of the Catholic Diocese of Pankshin in Plateau has advised those occupying public offices to deliver good governance to the people. Gokum […]
Obasanjo, Governor Yahaya Bello, in closed door meeting
Kogi State governor, Mr. Yahaya Bello met with the former president Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday in Abuja. In the meeting which was held behind closed […]
Further notes to the Nigerian Left, By Edwin Madunagu
The Nigerian Left has largely neglected, if not deliberately avoided a renewed ideological struggle which has become a strong factor in both the general […]
USAID to train 100,000 health workers in Nigeria by 2025
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is to produce a cadre of 100,000 new health workers competent to respond to current and future health […]
Nigeria and Presidential Democracy: Any Better Alternative? (2), By Hassan Gimba
In Nigeria and Presidential Democracy: Any Better Alternative? (1), we touched on how cries of marginalisation permeate the air. Partisan interests are placed above national […]
Buhari given 7 days to release names of companies flaring gas in Nigeria
Mohammadu Buhari has been asked to release details of companies flaring gas in Nigeria. The President, who doubles as the Petroleum Minister, was asked to […]
Aremu backs Kogi Governor, Charges others to govern, stop blame games on Security
In the wake of occasional attacks by armed bandits in the country, Comrade Issa Aremu, a frontline trade unionist has advised state governors to […]
2023 Elections: Benue’s rumour mills, made-up crisis and negative narratives
By Fred Igbayima Although it is literally a long way off to real 2023 politicking for anyone to imagine any serious political squabble when […]
The rise and rise of regional and ethnic warlords, by Zainab Suleiman Okino
For the right thinking Nigerian burning with patriotic fervor, there are genuine reasons to be apprehensive about the widened rift among the regions […]
NIPSS: Para- Mallam assumes duty as Director of Studies
The newly appointed Director of Studies of the National Institute, Prof Oluwafunmilayo Josephine Para-Mallam, mni, assumed duty on Monday 15 February 2021, according to […]
My Tribute To Lateef Jakande, By Atiku Abubakar
It is with a mixed feeling of soberness and joy that I join relatives and admirers to mourn the demise of the late first civilian […]