2023: Group urges active participation in electoral processes
In the build up to the 2023 general elections, a group, Voters Awareness Initiative (VAI) has called for active participation of Nigerians in the electoral […]
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Court nullifies APC, Uba’s participation in Anambra poll
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, nullified the participation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Andy Uba, in the Nov. 6 […]
Kaduna Gov’t to strengthen public participation in governance – El-Rufai
Gov. Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State on Wednesday said that his administration would strengthen civic space and public participation in governance. El-Rufai said this in […]
NHRC advocates increased political participation for PWDs
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), on Friday advocated for increased participation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the political system to vote and be […]
Gender equality: NGO tackles barriers against gender inequality
A public health non-governmental organisation, Nigeria Health Watch (NHW), is bringing to the fore, the barrier that gender inequality continues to pose to the realisation […]
Group hails NASS for approving e-transmission of election results
Progressive Alliance Group (PAG), a socio-political organisation has hailed the conference committee of the National Assembly for putting to rest the controversy over e-transmission of […]
Okei-Odumakin lauds Senate over passage of e-transmission bill
Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, President, Women Arise for Change Initiative, has commended the Nigerian Senate for allowing the inclusion of the use of electronic voting and […]
Army denies constructing ‘ruga settlement’ in South-East
By Idris Ibrahim The Nigerian army has rebuffed it participation in constructing a Ruga Settlement at Igbo-Etiti community in Udi Local Government Area (LGA), Enugu […]
Police anti-cultism group honours Nigerian-born British Army Officer
Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) has conferred the award of “International Ambassador” on Nigerian-born British Army Officer, Tai Fadipe-Davis. Presenting the award […]
Anambra: Group tasks Obiano to partner security agencies
An Advocacy group, the League of Women Voters of Nigeria, has urged Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra State to restore law and order in the […]
Yoruba Forum urges agitators, Nigerian youths to embrace peace
A coalition under the aegis of the Yoruba Appraisal Forum (YAF), on Sunday cautioned Nigerian youths not to allow themselves to be used by some […]
Gains of joint efforts against insurgency
By Barnabas Joshua The tide has definitely turned in the protracted war of attrition against Boko Haram insurgents and their bandit offshoots. The insurgents have […]
Electoral Act: Saraki urges NASS Panel to act in National Interest
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has advised members of the Joint Conference Committee of the National Assembly to move fast in considering the […]
Nigerian content policy saves $2 bn in NLNG Train 7, says NCDMD boss
Nigeria was saved the sum of $2 billion dollars from the ongoing Train 7 of the Nigeria liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) project as a result […]
UNGA: Argentina seeks FG’s support for White Helmets Resolution adoption
By Chimezie Godfrey The government of Argentina has sought the support of the federal government in endorsing the White Helmets Resolution at the forthcoming UN […]
Group tasks govt on youth farming
The Youth Wing of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has called on government at all levels to encourage […]
2023 elections: How to make women participate actively – Barr Rhoda Tyoden
Barrister Rhoda Tyoden, National President of the International Federation of Women Layers, FIDA, Nigeria Chapter speaks on the case for women in politics and Public […]
Our objective is to promote women’s football – Aisha Buhari
The First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, says the objective of the ongoing Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s football tournament was to promote football among women and […]
Electoral Hub calls for sustained efforts to promote democracy
By Chimezie Godfrey The Initiative for Research, Innovation and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD) and The Electoral Hub has urged governments around the world to make […]
Let’s ensure that ‘when President is a man, VP should be a woman …’ – Lois Auta
Lois Auta, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cedar Seed Foundation,speaks on gender issues in an interview with Taiwo Adeleye of Women Radio.Excerpts: Why is […]
Yiaga Africa to deploy 548 observers for Anambra governorship poll
Yiaga Africa, a Civil Society Organisation, said on Wednesday in Awka that it would deploy 548 observers to the Nov. 6 governorship election in Anambra. […]
FUTA Council rewards outstanding award winning students
The Governing Council of the Federal University of Technology, Akure has rewarded two outstanding students who recently won national and international awards in their fields […]
End communications shutdown in Zamfara, Katsina, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, and the Nigerian Communications […]
Funds’ll determine implementation of 2022 Bayelsa budget- Diri
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has said that the state would limit itself to availability of funds in preparing and implementation of the 2022 budget. […]
APC LG Congress: Members stage protest in Jalingo
Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jalingo Local Government Area of Taraba on Monday staged a peaceful protest against Saturday’s conduct of […]