Police Nab, Parade Suspected Killers of Enugu Market Leader
By Chinedu Echianu The Enugu State Police Command, on Friday, paraded two members of a daredevil robbery gang behind the killing of the Chairman of the Ogbete Main Market Traders Association, OMMATA, Enugu, Chief Stephen Aniagu on 14th September 2024. The suspects, Chukwudi Aboshi, a 28-year-old native of Anike in Ikwo Local Government Area of […]
Nigeria’s Governance Challenges Stem from Attitude, Not System of Government – NILDS DG
By: Julian Adetinuyo In an exclusive interview with Democracy Radio, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), provided key insights into Nigeria’s democratic and legislative trajectory. Professor Sulaiman outlined NILDS’ ongoing efforts to enhance legislative capacity and drive democratic reforms amid evolving socio-political challenges. He also highlighted the […]
NILDS DG Advocates for Democracy Radio at State-Levels to Enhance Civic Engagement
By: Julian Adetinuyo The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has called for enhanced platforms to improve civic awareness of legislative activities in Nigeria. During a recent tour of NILDS Democracy Radio, Professor Sulaiman emphasized the importance of educating citizens on the workings of both the […]
NDLEA, NAFDAC Signs MoU to Strengthen Collaboration on Illicit Drugs, Counterfeit Products
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, retired Brigadier General, Mohamed Buba Marwa, on Wednesday said the renewed partnership between NDLEA and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, will curb substance abuse and protect public health. Marwa’s a position which was affirmed by the Director General of NAFDAC, […]
NILDS Hosts Citizens Journalism training to Equip Students with Storytelling Skills
By: Anayo Akwitti The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), through its Democracy Radio 104.9 FM department, held its first “Citizens Journalism Workshop” in Abuja, training over fifty students from secondary and tertiary institutions across the FCT in responsible social media storytelling. Organized in partnership with the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development […]
HOMEF Calls for Decisive Climate Action as COP 29 Approaches
By Oluwakemi Kindness Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for decisive climate action as COP 29 approaches urging for radical reforms to address systemic inequalities and climate injustice. HOMEF stated this when it convened a critical webinar titled “The Emission Gaps and the Road to COP 29.” The webinar brought together environmental experts, […]
NNPCL Refutes Claims of Selling Adulterated Products
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) on Thursday insisted that it does not deal with adulterated petrol. This is as the NNPCL discredited a video clip of someone pouring a dark liquid which he claims to be Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) purportedly bought from an NNPC Retail outlet at […]
Kogi State Government Set to Establish Special Economic Zone
By Chinedu Echianu The Kogi State Government says it has commenced processes leading to the establishment of a special economic zone with the status of a free trade zone to be located in the Ajaokuta economic development corridor in the state. According to a statement by Ismaila Isah, Special Adviser on Media to the Kogi […]
Nigeria’s Army Chief, Lagbaja Dies At 56
By Chinedu Echianu The presidency has announced the death of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff. The announcement came through a statement Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga Wednesday morning. The statement expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the high-ranking military officer, saying, “The […]
Non-Oil Export: VP To Declare 3rd National Conference Open
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Vice President, Dr. Kashim Shettima (GCON) is billed to declare open the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) 3rd National Conference on Non-oil Export. NEPC’s Executive Director, Nonye Ayeni, who stated this in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said the conference is expected to draw participants from the public and Organised […]