2023 : Coalition seeks 35% affirmative action for women in elective positions
A Coalition of Concerned Women in Leadership (CCWL) has embarked on a rally, advocating for implementation of 35 per cent affirmative action for women contesting […]
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The hollow rituals of democracy, By Dan Agbese
Email: [email protected] SMS: 08055001912 Sometime in 1996, my good friend, the late Abidina Coomassie, published a book, Political Opportunism, in which he primarily excoriated the political enemies […]
PDP still waxing strong, will win 2023 general elections – Ortom
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on Saturday in Makurdi expressed confidence that the PDP was waxing stronger and would win overwhelmingly at the 2023 general […]
PDP’s zoning of Chairmanship to North, threat to consolidation of democracy-CNG
The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG has frowned at the resolution taken at the National Executive Committee meeting of the People’s Democratic Party zoning the […]
Anambra: IGP orders posting of Echeng Echeng as new Commissioner of Police
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the immediate posting of a new Commissioner of Police to Anambra State. This was disclosed […]
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 […]
Marwa: Birthday tribute to an enigma, By Femi Babafemi
The danger of writing a tribute to any high profile personality in Nigeria today is obvious: the writer runs the risk of being misrepresented as […]
A thank you note to JAMB’s Oloyede
By Tunde Akanni, PhD This is not a regular appreciation note. It is a combination of a personal expression of gratitude as well as it […]
Ihekweazu’s appointment by WHO well deserved – Moghalu
A political economist and presidential aspirant, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, says Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu’s appointment by the World Health Organisation (WHO) is well deserved.The News Agency […]
Group urges youths to shun restiveness
The African United Christian Leaders Association (AUCLAN) has called on youths in the country to serve God with all their hearts and shun all forms […]
OBJ: Metaphor of 2023, By Muyiwa Lekan
After successfully breeding two presidents and suffering a post-natal abortion of the third, the nation’s prolific king-maker and former president Olusegun Obasanjo has suffered a […]
Kalu condoles with Joda family over patriarch’s demise
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr Orji Kalu has commiserated with the government and people of Adamawa state over […]
Zone 6 headquarters in Calabar gets new AIG
Mr Usman Gomna has asumed office as the new Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 6, Calabar, comprising of Cross River and […]
24 soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack in Chad
At least 24 Chadian army soldiers were killed on the night of Aug. 4 to 5 during an attack by the Boko Haram terrorists in […]
NGO says will bridge gap between Diaspora, Nigerian youths
The Nigerian Diaspora Youth Ambassadors, an NGO, says it is poised to bridging the gap between Nigerian youths and their counterparts abroad. Mr David Alozie, […]
Nigerians should also focus on attitudinal restructuring – Prof Ajayi
As the campaign for political and fiscal restructuring gathers momentum, Nigerians have been urged to focus on attitudinal restructuring in order to attain better citizenry. […]
Ijaw National Congress canvases support for restructuring
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) on Tuesday canvassed support for restructuring in the country.President of the Congress, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, made the call when he […]
NULASS clears 17 candidates for Union election
The Union of Lagos State Students’ (NULASS) Independent Election Committee on Thursday said that 17 candidates had been screened and cleared for various positions in […]
Lagos LG polls: Accord Party unveils Steering C’ttee
The Accord Party on Friday unveiled guidelines for aspirants contesting on its platform for chairmanship, vice chairmanship and councilorship positions in the July 24 local […]
Youths hail appointment of ex-Nasarawa lawmaker as Federal Poly Governing Council member
Youths in Akun Development Area of Nasarawa have lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing a lawmaker, Mrs Mary Enwongulu, as Governing Council member of Federal […]
NIHOTOUR partners ITPN on training of members -DG
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), says it would partner with the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN), on training of its […]
Ekiti Governor’s wife says Nigeria’s political system can’t allow female President now
The Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Mrs Bisi Fayemi, has said it might be difficult for a female president to emerge in Nigeria anytime soon […]
ActionAid calls for more resources to empower women, vulnerable groups
Country Director, ActionAid Nigeria, Ene Obi, on Thursday called for channeling of more resources to empower women and vulnerable groups for sustainable development and growth […]
Sales rep., supervisor in court for allegedly stealing employer’s N5m
A 26-year-old sales representative, Merit Samuel and 36-year-old sales supervisor, Michael Ogar, on Tuesday appeared in a Wuse Zone Six Chief Magistrates’ Court, Abuja for […]
Women’s Day: Minister identifies women in leadership as panacea for development
The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu on Monday in Abuja affirmed that encouraging more women into leadership positions remained critical in the development […]