2023 Elections: Kwara senatorial candidate rallies support for APC
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus Malam Saliu Mustapha, the Kwara Central Senatorial Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has canvassed massive votes for all the party’s […]
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Vote buying, discrimination affecting women participation in politics — Group
By Segun GiwaMrs Felicia Onibon, National Coordinator, 100 Women Lobby Group, has identified vote buying and discrimination as factors affecting women participation in politics. Onibon […]
Soludo earmarks N2.5 billion for youth development
By Joy Mbachi Mr Don Onyenji, Commissioner for Culture, Tourism and Entertainment in Anambra, said that, in an attempt to revamp and sustain the Entertainment […]
2023: Iponrin Community seek AbdulRazaq’s re-election
By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo The Iponrin Community in Ilorin East Local Government of Kwara on Wednesday pledged to re-elect Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in 2023 because of […]
PDP: Pearse seeks Bode George’s expulsion over alleged anti-party
By Adekunle Williams/Adeyemi AdeleyeDr Adetokunbo Pearse, member, PDP Presidential Campaign Committee (PCC) has called for the expulsion of former Deputy National Chairman, Chief Olabode George, for […]
2023: Tinubu campaign recruits online TV proprietor
By Abubakar Ahmed The Tinubu/Shattima Presidential Campaign Council has engaged Dr Amas Anka, the CEO/Managing Editor of Thunder Blowers online Television as its North West […]
We’ll make withdrawal of huge cash unattractive to promote cashless economy – Emefiele
By Ismaila Chafe Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, says with the introduction of the redesigned Naira notes, no individual or […]
2023: ‘Peaceful conduct of elections is a shared responsibility’, says INEC Boss
By Chimezie Godfrey The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has said that the conduct of peaceful elections is shared […]
Zamfara Governorship primary: Appeal Court dismisses PDP’s suit
By Habibu Harisu The Court of Appeal Sokoto division on Wednesday struck out a suit filed by the PDP in Zamfara by the Governorship candidate, […]
Osun Assembly passes N138.2bn 2023 budget
Osun House of Assembly passed the state’s Appropriation Bill 2023 of N138.2 billion in Osogbo on Wednesday.
Professors canvass absolute autonomy for universities
By EricJames Ochigbo Some professors at the ongoing National Summit on Tertiary Education have called for absolute autonomy for tertiary institutions for optimal performance. The […]
FG, States, LGCs share N736.782bn for October
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N736.782 billion to the three tiers of government as Federation Allocation for the month of October.
National Commission for Almajiri Education Bill scales 2nd reading in Reps
A Bill seeking to establish National Commission for Almajiri Education and out of school children on Wednesday scaled second reading at the House of Representatives.
Delta, AUDA-NEPAD empower 3,380 farmers to mitigate impact of COVID -19, flood
The African Union Development Agency and the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD), in collaboration with Delta Government, have trained and empowered no fewer than 3,380 farmers in Delta.
Buhari seeks Onochie’s confirmation as Chairperson NDDC Board
President Muhammadu Buhari has written thr Senate seeking the confirmation of the appointment of Lauretta Onochie as the substantive Chairperson, Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
Tinubu’s rally: APC PCC seeks understanding of Lagos residents
The APC Presidential Campaign Committee (PCC) in Lagos State has sought the cooperation and understanding of residents, regarding diversion of traffic around the Teslim Balogun Stadium, venue of its rally billed for Saturday.
2023: Leaders of PDP support group defect to APC in Sokoto
The leaders of the main support group of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto state have joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2023 General Elections.
Court declares Atose as authentic APC candidate for Keana in Nasarawa
A Federal High Sitting in Lafia on Wednesday, nullified the election of Mohammed Omadefu, as All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Keana state constituency in Nasarawa State.
Payment of backlog of derivation funds shows Buhari is fair minded: BMO
Payment of the backlog of oil derivation funds to the Niger Delta States by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration is a clear demonstration of the President’s commitment to fairness and equity at all times.
Why I approved redesign of Naira notes locally – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the new Naira banknotes, expressing delight that the redesigned currencies were locally produced by the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting (NSPM) Plc.
Dangers of Entrusting Religious Leaders With Sex Education Responsibility By Aishat M. Abisola
I read that a few weeks ago that the federal government ordered the Nigerian Education Research and Development Council (NERDC) to remove sex education from the basic school curriculum. This decision was made by the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu.
Gbajabiamila draws attention to challenges facing Nigerian universities
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Gbajabiamila has reiterated the need for the repositioning of tertiary education in Nigeria.
2023: How space technology can aid free, fair elections-NASRDA
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) said that space technology had the capacity to monitor elections for minimised malpractices.
CAN condemns destruction of INEC offices, billboards by political thugs
Chairman of the Oyo State Christian Association Of Nigeria (CAN) Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, has described the destruction of Campaign Billboards and INEC Offices across the country as an act of wickedness.
There is no rift between my principal, Obi, says Soludo’s aide
Mr Christian Aburime, the Press Secretary to Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra, said there is no rift between his principal and a former governor of the state and the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi.