2027: NILDS DG Prof Sulaiman Joins Kwara Governorship Race
By Oluwakemi Kindness Ilorin — The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Prof. Sulaiman made the declaration on while featuring as a guest […]
NSITF Records Major Improvement in ICPC Ethics, Integrity Rankings
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has recorded a significant improvement in the 2025 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS) released by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). According to a statement issued in Abuja by the Chairman of the NSITF Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU), Josephine […]
2027: NILDS DG Prof Sulaiman Joins Kwara Governorship Race
By Oluwakemi Kindness Ilorin — The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Prof. Sulaiman made the declaration on while featuring as a […]
Wike Warns Rivers Politicians Against Last-Minute Defections
By Sofiat Adenekan- Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned politicians in Rivers State against last-minute defections and sudden shifts in political loyalty ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike gave the warning during separate visits to Etche and Omuma Local Government Areas of the state, where he stressed […]
NIRSAL Approves N100bn Credit to Boost Agriculture in 2025
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), says it closed 2025 with a record of N100 billion in approved credit guarantees for agricultural loans and investments across the country. Managing Director of NIRSAL, Sa’ad Hamidu, described the figure as the institution’s highest annual finance facilitation since inception, noting that […]
Tinubu Departs Lagos for Europe Ahead of UAE Engagement
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday departed Lagos for Europe as part of his end-of-year break, ahead of an official engagement in the United Arab Emirates. According to a statement issued by Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President will proceed from Europe to Abu Dhabi to attend the 2026 edition of the […]
Reps Minority Caucus Seeks Suspension of New Tax Laws
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to stop the implementation of the newly enacted tax laws, citing ongoing allegations of unlawful alterations to the versions passed by the National Assembly. The call follows comments by the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy […]
Sudden Loyalty Won’t Deceive Anyone, Wike Tells ‘Emergency Singers’
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has warned those he described as “emergency singers” of the slogan “on your mandate, we shall stand” to honour political agreements, saying sudden shows of loyalty will not deceive anyone. Speaking during his Christmas visits to Emohua and Ikwerre Local Government Areas of […]
We Stood by Tinubu in Difficult Times, Wike Reaffirms Loyalty
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu. He said those who stood by the President when it was politically difficult will continue to support him now that things are easier. Wike said he and his supporters openly backed Tinubu during […]
Senate President Akpabio Optimistic Insecurity Will End in New Year
By Anayo Akwitti The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has urged Nigerians to work towards a more peaceful and equitable country in 2026, declaring that banditry will be defeated in the new year and beyond. He also enjoined Nigerians to set aside their differences, embrace peace and foster unity among their families, States and […]