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By Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu Today, I join millions of Nigerians across the country and in the diaspora to commemorate June 12 - a day that stands as a defining moment in our nation’s democratic journey. It is a day that reminds us of the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering determination of patriots who fought to enthrone ...
…inspects ongoing projects in Bama, Konduga Borno State Governor, Prof.Babagana Umara Zulum has announced that the Bama Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, the largest camp in the state outside Maiduguri, will be closed within the next one month. Governor Zulum stated this on Thursday in an interview with journalists after an assessment visit to the ...
By Ismail Azeez A coalition of civil society organisations, activists and trade union groups in Osun State has declared support for the planned nationwide June 12 protest against insecurity and what it described as worsening economic hardship in Nigeria. The coalition, consisting of Centre for Sustained Dialogue, Osun Coalition of Civil Societies, Democratic Socialist Movement, ...
By Precious Mark The House of Representatives has passed a bill seeking to establish State Police across Nigeria, allowing state governments to create and manage their own police forces alongside the existing Nigeria Police Force. The development was disclosed on Thursday in a statement by Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser to the President on Media ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has urged Nigerians to stop associating criminal activities with any religion or ethnic group. Noting that ascribing labels can create division and make it harder to fight insecurity, the council asserted that criminals should be identified by their actions and not by their religion ...
By Precious Mark Peter Obi has raised concerns over Nigeria’s worsening hunger situation despite government interventions in the agricultural sector. In a statement posted on his official X handle on Thursday, Obi cited global hunger data, saying: “Nigeria's hunger index ranking was 103rd out of 123 countries surveyed in 2022/2023, and this figure had since ...
The Kwara State Government in Collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has commenced a 5-day training programme for school Counselors across the 16 Local Governments of the state on the establishment of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Harmful Traditional Practices (HTPs) clubs in 270 secondary school in the state. The Commissioner for Women ...
By Precious Mark The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year's Democracy Day celebration. The announcement was made by Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, on behalf of the Federal Government The government said June 12 remains a significant date in Nigeria’s history, set aside to honour ...
The Amalgamation of Regional Youth Organisations of Nigeria (ARYON), has called on Nigerians to reject divisive narratives and actively participate in activities aimed at advancing the country’s democracy. The National President of the group, Mr Ibrahim Ibrahim made the call at news conference in Abuja on Thursday. He advised Nigerians especially the youths on the ...
Mr Edward Auta, Senior Special Assistant on Industrial Training and Development to Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna, has described Nigeria’s democratic as one marked by notable achievements and persistent challenges. Auta made the remarks in an interview on Thursday in Kaduna. Auta said the country’s ability to sustain civilian rule and achieve multiple democratic transitions ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica The Senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District, Joseph Ikpea, has praised Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, for taking swift action to prevent a possible mass abduction of students in parts of the state. Governor Okpebholo had on Tuesday ordered the temporary closure of Ososo Grammar School, Ososo Comprehensive High School, and Makeke ...
The Federal Government on Thursday received the first batch of 268 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in the country. The returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, aboard an Air Peace evacuation flight at about 5:00 a.m. and were officially received on behalf of the Federal ...
By Precious Mark The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has raised serious concerns over the failure of tower companies to fully comply with a regulatory directive requiring them to reinvest their fines into infrastructure upgrades. Following its 109th Board Meeting, the regulatory body revealed that while telecom operators are actively expanding the national network, TowerCos have ...
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has urged residents in Belfast to avoid inciteful comments and embrace unity. The Commission's advisory follows reports of unrest and isolated incidents affecting parts of Belfast, Northern Ireland. In a statement by the Director, Media, Public Relations and Protocols of the Commission, Mr. Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NIDCOM expressed concern over the situation ...
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu has ordered all Commissioners of Police, Tactical Commanders, and Heads of Formations nationwide to intensify enforcement against vehicles operating without registration number plates, as well as those with concealed, altered, defaced, or otherwise obscured registration numbers. The directive was issued during the monthly conference with strategic senior ...
By Precious Mark The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting transparency, fairness and accountability in Nigeria's revenue administration system as part of efforts to strengthen ongoing revenue reforms across the country. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Federal Ministry of Information and National ...
By Ismail Azeez The Campaign Civil Society Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has called on all political actors, government institutions, and electoral bodies to uphold democratic principles by ensuring that elections truly reflect the genuine will of the people. Addressing newsmen at a ...
•Your threat a cheap attempt at fundraising for 2027 — ex-Spokesperson By Taiwo Scholarstica The Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has demanded N5 billion in damages and a public apology from actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo over alleged defamatory statements made against him during a television interview. In a letter dated June 9, ...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-agency cooperation to address security challenges and enhance national stability. The commitment was reiterated during a strategic engagement between the Comptroller-General of Customs, (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi, and the Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Disu Olatunji, at the NCS Headquarters ...
Olufemi Onireti, Director of the City Boy Movement in Oyo State, has provided medical supplies and other relief items to residents of Esinele community in Oriire Local Government Area. He made the donation on Tuesday during a sympathy visit to the community following the abduction of teachers and pupils from schools in the area. Onireti ...
A media policy think-tank, Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI), has urged the National Assembly to invoke the doctrine of necessity to speed up the process of establishing state police in the country. The Chairman of IMPI, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, stated this in a statement made available to the reporters on Wednesday. Akinsiju attributed the ...
The Akwa Ibom State Government is steadily advancing with prospective partners toward full commencement of the Ibom Deep Seaport project. Yesterday, the Technical Committee led by Chairperson, Barr. Mfon Ekong Usoro, visited the port area alongside the Master Planners, Dar Al-Handasah Consultants, and the Commissioner for Works, Prof. Eno Ibanga. The visit focused on accessibility ...
