Ash Wednesday: NCPC Boss Calls On Christians to Uphold Justice and Fairness

Ash Wednesday: NCPC Boss Calls On Christians to Uphold Justice and Fairness

By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has called on Christians in Nigeria to uphold justice and fairness during the Lenten season.In his Ash Wednesday message which was made available to newsmen by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations at NCPC, Bishop Adegbite emphasized the importance of putting God at the centre of the Lenten season; […]

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French Govt Assures NDLEA of Logistics, Training Support

Oluwakemi Kindness The leadership of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, on Tuesday the French government assurance for more robust support in the areas of training, capacity building and logistics. This is said is to further boost the operational capability of the Agency in its ongoing effort to curb the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The assurance was given on Tuesday during a meeting between a […]

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National Assembly

Reps Extends Submission Deadline for Memoranda on State Creation

Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As Amended) has announced the extension of the deadline for submission of memoranda on the creation of additional states and local governments in Nigeria. According to a circular signed by the Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the Review Committee, Benjamin Kalu on Monday, the new deadline for submission is now […]

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NDLEA Arrests Drug Suspect After 17years of Hiding

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a 59-year-old drug baron, Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff. Jeff who arrested in his hideout in Ojo area of Lagos, has been on the agency's wanted list for 17 years, after he shipped illicit drugs worth billions of naira across the world. Chairman of the NDLEA, retired Brigadier General, Mohamed Buba Marwa, who disclosed this at a press briefing in […]

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Breaking: Meranda Resigns as Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly

By Chinedu Echianu Reports just coming in says Mojisola Meranda has resigned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. The resignation took place at a special plenary on Monday afternoon, where She read out her resignation letter saying: "this is a notice of resignation as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly." Recall that Meranda mounted the saddle as Speaker on January 13, 2025, following the […]

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Ramadan: Governor Ododo Calls For Patience, Sacrifice and Compassion

By Chinedu Echianu As the Muslim ummah in Nigeria embark on this year's Ramadan fast, Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has called on Muslims to imbibe the virtues of patience, sacrifices and compassion towards the less privileged. In his message to the people of the state signed by Ismaila Isah, his Special Adviser on Media, the Governor described the month of Ramadan as a sacred time for reflection […]

March 2, 2025 15

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Economy

Political Exclusion Hindering Good Governance in Nigeria – Prof Igoche

By: Anayo Akwiti A Professor of Peace and Conflict Resolution, Edwin Igoche, has identified political polarization and extremism as major obstacles to achieving lasting peace and effective governance in Nigeria. Speaking in a statement made available to Democracy Radio on Friday, the Professor emphasized that tackling these challenges requires a multi-faceted approach involving individuals, communities, organizations, and governments. He also highlighted other critical issues such as social and […]

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General

Legislative Autonomy: A Pillar of Nigeria’s Democracy – DG NILDS

Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has reaffirmed that legislative autonomy remains the cornerstone of Nigeria’s democracy. This is contained in a statement made available by the Media Adviser to the DG, Mohammad Abdulkadri. Speaking at the end of a sabbatical paper presentation by Professor Shola Omotola at NILDS' permanent site in Abuja, Professor Sulaiman emphasized that true legislative […]

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INEC Dismisses Rivers Governor’s Allegation of Selective Election Implementation

By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims by Rivers State Governor, Simi Fubara, accusing the Commission of selectively conducting elections to fill vacant legislative seats following the defection of lawmakers. In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Commission clarifies that while no specific instances of alleged selective action were cited, the governor's remarks appeared to […]

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