LG poll: Coalition scores LASIEC 90%, decries voter apathy
The Coalition of Political Parties in Lagos State (COPPILS) has scored the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) 90 per cent on the conduct of […]
Independence
Electoral Hub hails Senate’s rejection of Lauretta Onochie
The Electoral Hub, an organ of the Initiative for Research, Innovation and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD), has commended the Senate Committee on INEC for rejecting […]
The Party Is Over, Really? By Azu Ishiekwene
If the defections from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) continue at the current pace, the only people left […]
CISLAC condemns ‘unlawful’ suspension of Kano Public Complaints Chairman
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has condemned the suspension of theKano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission Chairman, Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, […]
US congratulates Seychelles on 45th independence anniversary
The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has congratulated the people of Seychelles on the 45th anniversary of their independence which falls on Tuesday. In […]
CAF says media should be free to report football matches
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) says there is the need for the media to be free to report matches on the continent without fear […]
China’s progress exemplary to world, says Serbian parliament speaker
Serbia’s National Assembly Speaker Ivica Dacic has said that the Communist Party of China (CPC) has made the country’s progress exemplary to the whole world. […]
JUSUN commends Ngige for support during strike
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has commended the Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, for his intervention during its industrial action […]
Democracy Day: Southern Senators call for strengthening of Nigeria’s unity
The Southern Senators Forum has called on Nigerians to strengthen the unity of the nation irrespective of their ethnic and religious affiliation. The forum made […]
Financial autonomy will address decaying judicial infrastructure – Lawyers
Some lawyers on Friday said that financial autonomy will address the decaying judicial infrastructure. They lamented the lack of functional court rooms and other basic […]
Presidency presents documentary to mark 2021 Democracy Day
The Presidency says it will present a one hour documentary titled ”Nigeria: Consolidating Democracy and National Unity,” in commemoration of 2021 Democracy Day slated for […]
JUSUN Strike: CSOs decry deplorable condition of prison inmates, suspects
Some Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Enugu State have decried the deplorable condition of awaiting trial inmates in correctional centers and police custody following the […]
ICRC train journalists on humanitarian reporting
International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) on Wednesday trained journalists from ten states on reporting humanitarian related issues. The two-day training featured journalists from prints, […]
Building more technical schools will reduce unemployment – Educationist
Mr Thomas Oluyori, an educationist, has advocated estanlishment of more technical schools to help reduce high rate of unemployment in the country. Oluyori, who is […]
Nigeria supports calls for direct election for ECOWAS Parliamentarians
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has said that Nigeria was in support of the calls for an electoral arrangement that will provide direct election for representations […]
secession not an option for Nigeria – Bishop
The Bishop of Kabba Anglican Diocese, Rt Rev. Steven Akobe, said the secession being clamoured for by a section of the country was not an […]
NACCIMA confers award on Mohammed, Okonjo-Iweala, Adesina
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has conferred its Excellence Award on United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed. NACCIMA […]
Jonathan foundation tasks African leaders on unity, good governance
The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF), has urged African leaders to prioritise unity and good governance in order to build a continent of peace and prosperity. […]
UK Culture Secretary says BBC must act fast to restore trust
Britain say the BBC must act fast to restore trust This was after a damning report into how it secured a 1995 interview with Princess […]
Beware of Ponzi schemes, impulsive buying, expert tasks women
Nigerian women have been called upon to avoid impulsive buying and tread carefully while seeking to invest their monies, urging them to shun Ponzi schemes […]
FG reaffirms commitment to youths empowerment
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to provide necessary resources to ensure the success of youth empowerment programmes in the country. Alhaji Mohammed Abdullahi, the Minister […]
CLTC @70: Gowon harps on synergy with NYSC for growth of Youth
By Chimezie Godfrey Former Head of State and Elder statesman, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has urged the Citizenship and Leadership Training Center (CLTC) to strengthen […]
CISLAC advocates change on national debt governance
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged Nigerians to support a systemic change to National debt governance. The Executive Director, […]
Reps make case for virtually impaired students
The House of Representatives has advised the Ministry of Education to adopt a policy that would ensure inclusive education for the visually impaired students in […]
Activities in Kaduna State paralised as NLC begins 5-day warning strike
Activities in Kaduna State have been paralised as the five-day warning strike directed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over irregular sacking of civil servants […]