Wike: Supporting Tinubu Does Not Require Joining APC
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended cross-party political alliances, saying politicians can support President Bola Tinubu without defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike stated this during a live media chat while responding to questions about political loyalty, anti-party activities and support for candidates across party […]
2027: Wike to Lead Tinubu’s Campaign in FCT, Rivers
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says he will coordinate President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaigns in the FCT and Rivers State, as Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Assembly candidates pledged support for their All Progressives Congress (APC) counterparts in the territory. Wike made the declaration on Monday at […]
HURIWA Condemns Arrest, Intimidation of ‘Tinubu Must Go’ Campaigners
By Anayo Akwitti The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the reported arrest and alleged intimidation of members of the ‘Tinubu Must Go’ movement in Kano and Maiduguri, describing the incidents as threats to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. The association accused security agencies of alleged political bias, urging them to […]
NILDS DG Seeks Increased Investment in Public Education
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has called for increased investment in public education after Government Secondary School, Dutse Alhaji, emerged winner of the maiden Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Intersecondary School Debates Competition on girls’ rights. Dutse Alhaji scored 89 per cent to […]
NILDS Targets December for Clinic Laboratory to Improve Staff Healthcare
By Sofia Adenekan-Abdul The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) is set to establish a laboratory at its clinic by December 2026 to improve medical testing and diagnosis for staff. The Director-General, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, announced the plan during the institute’s third Social and Sports Day in Abuja, while urging staff to support […]
Wike Declares ‘No Work, No Pay’ Over FCT NLC Strike
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced the immediate enforcement of the “no work, no pay” policy across area councils, accusing the FCT chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) of politicising its ongoing strike. Wike announced the decision during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, […]
NILDS Trains Corps Members in Digital, Vocational Skills
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has introduced a three-month skills development programme to prepare corps members for employment and entrepreneurship after national service. The programme, initiated by NILDS Director-General, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, is being implemented in partnership with the University of Abuja’s Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Students’ […]
EU Seeks Stronger Partnership With Nigeria’s Next Parliament
By Sofia Adenekan-Abdul The European Union has expressed readiness to deepen its partnership with Nigeria’s parliament after the 2027 general elections, with a focus on legislative capacity, security-sector oversight, digital governance and stronger inter-parliamentary relations. Head of the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, stated this during a visit to the National Institute […]
NILDS Urges Girls to Lead Responsibly in Digital Age
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, has urged young women to prepare for leadership by developing the confidence, skills and sense of responsibility needed to contribute to Nigeria’s democratic development. The Director-General of NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, gave the charge at the Vision 2035 AI-ATHON 2.0 Digital Leadership Workshop […]
Orbih Helped Me Win Rivers Governorship in 2015 – Wike
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has credited the late Dan Orbih with helping him win the 2015 Rivers State governorship election. Wike said Orbih stood by his ambition despite pressure and financial inducements from his political opponents. The FCT Minister spoke in Abuja on Wednesday, at a night of […]