Show Empathy to the Less Privileged at Ramadan – DG NILDS
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has called on Muslims across the country to show empathy and extend support to the less privileged as the 2026 Ramadan fasting begins. Prof. Sulaiman said the holy month offers believers an opportunity to demonstrate compassion, […]
Akpabio Urges Muslims to Pray for Peace this Ramadan
By Anayo Akwitti As the holy fast of Ramadan begins, President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has enjoined the Muslim faithful to use the period to pray for peace in the country and the world. He also advised them to use the exercise to practice compassion and engender understanding among people. Akpabio gave the […]
House Spokesman Defends Reconsideration of Electoral Act
By Oluwakemi Kindness The spokesman of the 10th House of Representatives Nigeria, Akin Rotimi Jr., has defended the decision by lawmakers to rescind and reconsider parts of the amended Electoral Act, saying the move followed due parliamentary process and was taken in the broader interest of credible elections. Addressing journalists after plenary, Rotimi described the […]
NOA Reaffirms Role, Strengthens Nationwide Communication and Citizen Engagement
By AL-Kadriyar Abdullahi The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has reiterated its role as the Federal Government’s principal communication body, highlighting its extensive grassroots network and daily citizen engagements nationwide. Director-General Lanre Issa-Onilu spoke during an interview with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) at NOA Headquarters in Abuja, emphasizing that the agency’s officers actively […]
WPP Demands Swift Approval of Special Seats Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Women Political Participation (WPP), a coalition of women’s groups, has urged the National Assembly of Nigeria to fast-track the passage of the Special Legislative Seats for Women constitutional amendment bill. The coalition made the call on Monday during a Special Seats Solidarity Rally held at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. […]
U.S Freezes Assets of Eight Nigerians Over Terror Links
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The United States has frozen the assets and properties of eight Nigerians accused of having links to Boko Haram and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. The action was disclosed in a document dated February 10 and released by the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control. The sanctions list […]
NSITF Sets Reform Agenda to Boost Social Security Delivery
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has outlined a reform agenda aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s social security system following its two-day 2026 Management Performance Review meeting held in Abuja. The session brought together senior management officials to evaluate the agency’s performance in 2025 and define policy priorities to enhance service delivery […]
House of Reps Calls Emergency Session on Electoral Matters
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives will reconvene for an emergency sitting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to consider matters arising from the recently released timetable for the 2027 General Elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The directive was communicated to Members via an internal memorandum from the Office of the Speaker on […]
NILDS DG Celebrates Turbaning of Ballah District Head
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated the newly turbaned District Head of Ballah, Kolapo Abdulkadir. In a statement issued on Friday, by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, he described the event as a landmark moment for the Ilorin Emirate. Prof. Sulaiman said […]
Tinubu Calls for Ethical Governance Globally
By Toyeebaht Aremu President Bola Tinubu says ethical leadership and resilient institutions remain critical to achieving peace, justice, and sustainable development globally. In a statement issued on Friday by the Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Rabiu Ibrahim, the President stressed that ethical political conduct is no longer optional in […]