Osun Poll: Adeleke Urges Corps Members to Remain Neutral
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged members of the 2026 Batch B, Stream I of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to the state to remain neutral and uphold professionalism in the discharge of any electoral responsibilities. The governor gave the charge […]
Democracy Day: Youth Leaders Demand Inclusive Governance Reforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria (FNYLPPN) has called for deeper democratic reforms and more inclusive governance structures, urging political actors to expand meaningful participation for young Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a Democracy Day 2026 message signed by its Chairman, Comrade Eze […]
June 12: Democracy at Risk as Key Institutions Lose Credibility
By: Julian Osamoto Civil society leaders and democracy activists have warned that Nigeria’s democracy is failing to improve the lives of citizens despite 27 years of uninterrupted civilian rule. The stakeholders raised the alarm during a Democracy Day dialogue and photo exhibition organised by the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room in Abuja. The event, themed […]
Democracy Day: Tinubu Hopeful on Abducted Students
By: Julian Osamoto President Bola Tinubu has expressed optimism over the safe return of students and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo and Borno states, despite their continued captivity nearly three weeks after the incidents. Speaking during his 2026 Democracy Day address to the nation, the President acknowledged that the abductions had cast a shadow […]
Tinubu Commissions Kuje Road, Pledges to Complete Inherited Projects
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to completing inherited projects and addressing longstanding infrastructure challenges, following the commissioning of the newly completed Federal Highway 105 linking the Airport Expressway to Kuje Township in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the commissioning ceremony on […]
2027: Youth Leaders Demand Power Shift by 2031
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria (FNYLPPN) has called on presidential candidates contesting the 2027 general elections to publicly commit to a structured leadership transition that would hand over power to younger Nigerians by 2031. Speaking at a world press conference on Thursday in Abuja on […]
Senate Grills SEDC Boss Over Financial Mismanagement
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) has interrogated the Managing Director of the Commission, Mark Okoye, over alleged mismanagement and questionable utilisation of ₦16.6 billion released under the 2025 budget. The Senator Orji Kalu-led committee raised concerns during an investigative hearing in Abuja, questioning key expenditure items, including […]
FG Admits Inflation, Insecurity as Major National Challenges
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Government has acknowledged that inflation and insecurity remain major challenges facing Nigerians, even as it defended the economic reforms introduced under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja during a news briefing marking the 2026 […]
INEC Appeals Court Rulings, Ready for Ekiti Poll
By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has filed appeals against recent Federal High Court judgments affecting parts of its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, insisting that harmonised electoral timelines remain critical to credible elections. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja […]
Senate to Consider Bill on State Police This Week -Bamidele
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has scheduled amendments to the 1999 Constitution to provide for the establishment of State Police in the country, with an indication that it will be transmitted to the 36 State Houses of Assembly for further legislation. Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, in a statement issued by his Directorate […]