House of Reps Mourns Rep. Yaya Bauchi Tongo
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has expressed sadness over the death of Rep. Yaya Bauchi-Tongo, who represented Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State. In a statement by the House Spokesman, on Friday night Rep. Akintunde Rotimi, the House says he died in Abuja after a brief illness. The Gombe State Caucus confirmed his […]
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 […]
Civil Society Coalition Demands New Deal for Host Communities
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Civil Society Coalition on Oil, Gas and Mining Host Communities has called for a renewed social contract between government and resource-producing communities. It is also calling for greater accountability, environmental justice, security, and inclusive development. In a Democracy Day 2026 statement signed by its National Coordinator, Lawrence Dube, the coalition […]
Doro Seeks National Support for 258 Nigeria Returnees
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, has called on Nigerians, corporate organisations, state governments, faith-based institutions, development partners and other stakeholders to support the reintegration of 258 Nigerians recently returned from South Africa. In a statement on Friday to mark Democracy Day, the Minister says the […]
DG NILDS Mourns Former UNILORIN Vice Chancellor, Prof Ambali
By Zainab Bakare The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has expressed grief over the death of former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor AbdulGaniyu Ambali. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Media Aide, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Prof. Sulaiman describe the late academic as a […]
India Deepens Media Ties with Nigerian Journalists
By Zainab Bakare The High Commission of India in Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening engagement with Nigerian media professionals, describing the press as a vital pillar of democracy and accountability. The mission made this known during a free eye care camp organised for journalists in partnership with Skipper IQ Eye Hospital, where participants […]
Labour Movement Mourns as Nigerian Delegate Dies at ILO Conference
By Chinedu Echianu GENEVA, Switzerland — The Nigerian labour movement has been thrown into mourning following the death of Comrade Domingo Michael Adeleke, Chairman of the Lagos State Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), during the ongoing 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva. Adeleke died on Tuesday after a brief illness while participating […]
FG Confirms Four Dead, 24 Injured in Delta Train Crash
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has confirmed the death of four persons and serious injuries to 24 others following the derailment of the Warri–Itakpe Train Service near Agbor in Delta State on Monday. The confirmation is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Federal Ministry of Transportation and signed by the ministry’s […]
Enikanolaiye Assumes Duty as Foreign Affairs Minister of state
By Zainab Bakare The new Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, has officially assumed duty at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This is disclosed in a statement issued by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. Upon arrival, Ambassador Enikanolaiye was received by the Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed and senior directors of […]
Nigeria Deepens Partnership with ISSA, Reaffirms Commitment to Social Security
By Chinedu Echianu Geneva, Switzerland – The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening social security and employee protection through its collaboration with the International Social Security Association (ISSA). The commitment was reiterated during a meeting held on the sidelines of the ongoing 114th International Labour […]