D.R Congo Sets Up Paramilitary Unit to Secure Mining Sites
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced the creation of a new paramilitary unit to secure mining sites across the country, which is rich in critical minerals. According to the General Inspectorate of Mines (IGM), the new unit known as the “Mining Guard” is designed as a special paramilitary force to […]
Nigerians Not Under Siege in South Africa Envoy Ajayi
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s Acting Ambassador to South Africa, Temitope Ajayi, has assured that Nigerians living in the country are not under siege amid recent reports of xenophobic tensions. Speaking on a National Television on Monday, Ajayi said both the Nigerian and South African governments are working together to ensure the safety and well-being of […]
Federal Character Policy Fuelling Division, Weakening Unity – NILDS DG Warns
By Oluwakemi Kindness, Zainab Bakare The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies NILDS, Professor Abubakar Suliaman, has raised concerns that Nigeria’s federal character principle designed to promote inclusion is increasingly deepening divisions and weakening national cohesion. Speaking on Wednesday at a public lecture in Abuja, Professor Sulieman described the policy as […]
Tinubu Calls for Stronger Social Protection at ISSA Seminar
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger, more inclusive and better-communicated social security systems across West Africa, warning that millions in the region remain vulnerable to economic shocks and workplace risks. The President, represented by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, made this known on Wednesday while declaring […]
Tinubu Shakes Up Cabinet, Replaces Edun and Dangiwa
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has approved a significant cabinet reshuffle, removing the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, in a move aimed at strengthening economic coordination and governance delivery. According to a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of […]
FG Raises Alarm Over Fake Ambassador Titles
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has warned against the use and conferment of diplomatic titles, especially “Ambassador,” describing the trend as illegal and punishable under Nigerian law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, said during a press briefing that it is increasingly concerned about individuals and groups falsely claiming diplomatic […]
Barau Jibrin Urges Students to Support Tinubu’s Re-Election
By Anayo Akwitti Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has called on Nigerian students to support the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu, citing ongoing reforms in the education sector as critical to youth development and national growth. Barau made the appeal on Friday in Abuja while chairing the 45th anniversary celebration of the […]
FG, NASS Move to Bridge Budget, Development Gap
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government and the National Assembly have reaffirmed their commitment to closing the gap between Nigeria’s budgeting process and national development plans, in a bid to drive sustainable economic growth. Speaking on Wednesday at the day 2 of the National Policy Dialogue in Abuja, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, […]
Invictus Report: No Justice System in North-East, Women Shut Out
By Juliet Onwurah A new report by Invictus Africa has uncovered major gaps in transitional justice systems across conflict-affected communities in North-East Nigeria, including the absence of government-led mechanisms, exclusion of women from decision-making, and a lack of gender-based violence (GBV) cases in formal courts. The research, presented by Gabriel Mobuogwu, Head of Data and […]
Reps Suspend $460m CCTV Payments Over Transparency Gaps
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria to suspend further payments to ZTE Corporation over $460 million national CCTV surveillance project, citing transparency and accountability concerns. The resolution followed a motion moved by lawmakers Ali Shettima and Kolawale Akinlayo during an investigative session by an Ad-Hoc Committee at […]