NILDS DG Urges African Solutions to Regional Challenges
The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has called on African countries to develop home-grown solutions to the political, legislative and institutional challenges facing the continent. Prof. Sulaiman made the call on Tuesday in Abuja, while receiving a three-member delegation from the Eastern and Southern African Management […]
INEC Declares Oyebanji Winner of Ekiti Governorship Election
By: Oche Otene The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, has declared Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as governor of Ekiti State after a dominant victory in Saturday’s poll. The incumbent won in all 16 Local Government Areas to defeat other challengers in the race. Prof. Adenike Oladiji, Vice Chancellor of the Federal […]
Stakeholders Seek WASH Access for Every African Child
By: Julian Osamoto Stakeholders have called for urgent action to improve access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities in schools across Africa, warning that poor hygiene infrastructure and insecurity continue to threaten children’s health, education and future prospects. The call was made during the 2026 Day of the African Child celebration at Federal Government […]
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 Confers National Honours on June 12 Democracy Heroes
By: Julian Osamoto President Bola Tinubu has announced national honours for Nigerians who played key roles in the country’s pro-democracy struggle, particularly during the June 12 political crisis. He said the honourees were individuals who endured persecution, incarceration, exile and other hardships in the pursuit of democratic governance in Nigeria. Tinubu described their sacrifices as […]
ITUC-Africa Warns Nigeria Over Labour Rights Violations
By: Chinedu Echianu The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has warned that Nigeria risks further reputational damage and reduced investment prospects if it fails to address unresolved labour rights violations raised before the International Labour Organization (ILO). Speaking on the sidelines of the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva, ITUC-Africa […]
NCPC Boss Urges Rescue of Abducted Schoolchildren
By: Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the release of abducted schoolchildren, teachers and other victims of kidnapping across the country. Adegbite made the appeal while condemning the recent abduction […]
South Korea Rally Past Czech Republic 2-1 in Opener
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso South Korea recovered from a second-half setback to secure a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic in their opening Group A match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, delivering a strong statement of intent at the Estadio Guadalajara. The Koreans dominated large stretches of the contest but struggled to convert […]
Three Red Cards as Mexico Defeat South Africa 2-0
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Co-hosts Mexico began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on a winning note, defeating South Africa 2-0 in a Group A opener overshadowed by disciplinary issues that saw three players sent off. Backed by a capacity crowd at the Mexico City Stadium, the hosts took control early as Julián Quiñones capitalised […]