CSOs Demand Immediate Ban on GMOs in Nigeria, Cite Health Risks
By Oluwakemi Kindness A coalition of 92 civil society organisations (CSOs) has called on the Nigerian government to immediately implement a House of Representatives resolution suspending the production, use, and consumption of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) pending further investigation. They made the call during a protest at the National Assembly Complex on Tuesday, where the […]
Tinubu Reforms Book Committee Inaugurated
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mohammed Isa, has inaugurated a Technical Working Committee for the launch of a new book documenting key reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The book, titled “The New Nigeria: Compliment to the Game-Changer,” is an initiative of the International […]
Police Affairs Ministry Goes Paperless with Galaxy Backbone ECM Platform
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Ministry of Police Affairs has launched the Galaxy Backbone Enterprise Content Management (ECM) platform, marking a major step in its digital transformation and transition from traditional paperwork to a secure, streamlined digital environment. The ECM is designed to enhance governance, transparency and operational efficiency by replacing manual processes with digital workflows. […]
Akpabio At 63: Agbomhere Hails Senate President’s Impactful Leadership
By Chinedu Echianu The South South Zonal Organising Secretary of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) and Executive Chairman of the Edo State Ecological and Climate Change Funding and Management Commission, Dr. Blessing Agbomhere, has congratulated the President of the Senate, Dr. Godswill Akpabio, on his 63rd birthday. In a statement, Agbomhere commended Akpabio’s leadership style, describing […]
Group urges Nigerians to Join Protest Against Rights Abuse
By Chinedu Echianu The Youth Rights Campaign (YRC) has urged Nigerian especially young people to join a nationwide protest on December 10, to mark World Human Rights Day In a statement signed by its National Secretary, Francis Nwapa, the group says the protest, declared by the #EndBadGovernance Movement, aims to demand respect for democratic freedoms […]
Kebbi Lawmaker Defects from PDP to APC, Cites Party Conflicts
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Kebbi Lawmaker the lawmaker representing Aliero/Gwandu/Jega Federal Constituency, Mansur Musa, , has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection was announced on the floor of the House of Representatives on Tuesday after Speaker Tajudeen Abbas read Musa’s letter of notification. In his letter, […]
NSITF Reaffirms NLC as Key Partner in Social Protection
By Chinedu Echianu Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, has described the Nigeria Labour Congress as a critical partner in advancing social protection and safeguarding the welfare of workers across the country. Addressing the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the congress in Lagos, Faleye […]
Wike-Aligned PDP Faction Plans State Congresses, National Convention
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has announced plans to conduct state congresses and a national convention to elect party officials at both state and national levels. The disclosure was made on Sunday by Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, chairman of the factional Board of Trustees […]
Tinubu Hails Nigerian Military for Foiling Coup in Benin Republic
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has applauded the swift and decisive intervention of Nigeria’s Armed Forces in helping to restore constitutional order in the Republic of Benin following an early morning coup attempt on Sunday. According to a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu […]
DG NILDS Felicitates Ooni of Ife on 10th Coronation Anniversary
By Chinedu Echianu Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, on the celebration of his 10th coronation anniversary. In a congratulatory message issued on Sunday, Prof. Sulaiman described the Ooni’s decade on the throne […]