FCT Teachers Call Off Strike After Landmark Payout
By Sofiat Adenekan Following a protracted industrial action that began in March, public primary school teachers across the Federal Capital Territory are set to return to classrooms today, Wednesday, July 9. The long-awaited breakthrough followed the intervention of the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, who forced the six Area Councils to release N16 billion from their […]
House of Reps Marks Mid-Term Milestone with 237 Bills
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has unveiled the mid-term legislative scorecard of the 10th House, highlighting the passage of 237 bills. This he said is with a new constitutional amendment for reserved legislative seats for women and persons with disabilities (PWDs), and a renewed commitment to democratic inclusivity. […]
Akpabio Urges Public Awareness on House Rules
By Oluwakemi Kindness President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has called for enhanced public education on legislative procedures and urged lawmakers to deepen their understanding of chamber rules to prevent avoidable disruptions during plenary. Coming on the heels of what may not be unconnected with the senate rule book saga with suspended Senator Natasha Uduaghan, […]
Gbajabiamila Rallies Support for NILDS at Reps Open Week
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Speaker, House of Representatives and current Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has called for stronger institutional support for the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) and the National Assembly Library Trust Fund, describing both as vital to the continued growth and effectiveness of Nigeria’s legislature. He […]
Breaking: Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi, Passes Away at 90
By: Julian Osamoto The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has died at the age of 90. According to a family source who confirmed the news to Journalists, the revered monarch passed away in the early hours of Monday, just days after his 90th birthday celebration and the first anniversary of his coronation. Oba Olakulehin […]
DG NILDS Condemns Kwara North Kidnappings Saga
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Director General National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman has expressed worries and deep concern over the recent spates of Kidnappings in Edu and Patigi Local Government Areas in Kwara North. While sympathising with the peace loving and good people of Lafiagi, Lata nna and Ndanaku in […]
NILDS Targets Legislative Reform with Strategic Partnerships
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, says it’s intensifying efforts to reform Nigeria’s democratic institutions through two new strategic partnerships signed in Abuja. On Friday, July 4th, NILDS formalised Memorandums of Understanding with Rhizome Consulting Limited and the DOHS Cares Foundation, a move seen as part of a broader […]
Thirty Thousand Farmers Benefit From Kogi State Government Fertilizer Distribution
By Chinedu Echianu The Kogi State Government has commenced the distribution of fertilizer to support over 30,000 farmers across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Timothy Ojomah, in an interaction with the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah. The product, valued […]
High-Level Talks Begin as FCTA Moves to End Strike
By Sofiat Adenekan In a major step toward resolving the lingering primary school teachers’ strike in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has convened a high-level meeting on Thursday with key stakeholders, including leaders of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), and […]
Wike Defends Naming ICC After Tinubu
By Sofiat Adenekan Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s ₦39 billion investment in the rehabilitation of the Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre (BTICC), stating that the project has begun yielding substantial returns less than a month after its commissioning. Speaking during his monthly media briefing […]