Prof. Sulaiman Mourns Late NTA Veteran Broadcaster, Abdulrazak Akanbi
By Chinedu Echianu The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) broadcaster, Abdulrazak Akanbi, the Ilorin-born media icon who died at the age of 66. In a condolence message released on Monday by his […]
ASUU Strike: Lecturers Suspend Classes Nationwide After 14-Day Ultimatum
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Nigeria’s fragile university system faces renewed disruption as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) begins a two-week warning strike today (Monday), following the expiration of its 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government. The strike comes despite assurances from the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, that the Tinubu administration had released […]
Fuel Price Hike: NNPCL Raises Petrol Price to N992
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has once again adjusted the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from ₦865 to ₦992 per litre, triggering fresh public concern over the lack of transparency in fuel pricing and government communication. As of Monday, no official reason had been […]
AI Disruption: Faleye Seeks New Safety Net for Nigerian Workers
By Chinedu Echianu Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s social protection system to address emerging risks associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technological disruptions in the workplace. Faleye made the call while presenting a paper titled […]
Speaker Abbas Urges Stronger Laws to End Child Labour, Gender Abuse
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for stronger laws to tackle child labour, sexual harassment, gender inequality, forced marriage, and other abuses confronting young Nigerian girls. Speaking in Abuja at an event marking the International Day of the Girl Child, Abbas described child labour as “endemic” and a […]
NYCN Protests Deregistration, Calls for Sack of CAC Registrar General
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in Thursday launched a nationwide protests after the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) withdrew its registration certificate. NYCN President, Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, accused CAC Registrar General, Hussaini Magaji, of abuse of office and disregard for the rule of law. He said the move defied a Federal […]
Nnaji’s Resignation: NGO Faults Senate, DSS Over Ministerial Screening Failures
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Assembly and the Directorate of State Services (DSS) have come under sharp criticism following what has been described as “catastrophic failures” in the vetting of ministerial nominees. This follows the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, over allegations of certificate forgery. In a […]
Reps Speaker Declares 10th House Most Productive Since 1999
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has declared the 10th House the most productive since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999. He made the comment while setting a bold reform agenda as lawmakers resumed plenary after their 2025 annual recess. Addressing members on Tuesday, Abbas said the 10th Assembly […]
May Agbamuche-Mbu Takes Over as Acting INEC Chair
By Aremu Toyeebaht National Commissioner May Agbamuche-Mbu has assumed the role of Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the handover by Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who is proceeding on terminal leave. The transition took place on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners at INEC headquarters in Abuja, ensuring a […]
Senate Will Keep Open doors, Push Accountability, Be Responsive – Akpabio
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has restated that the 10th Senate under his leadership will remain open, accountable and responsive. Akpabio made this known on Tuesday in his address to welcome his colleagues back to Plenary after about 10 weeks of annual recess. In the written speech titled: “Steady Hands For […]