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Nigeria Needs Urgent Electoral Overhaul—NILDS DG Sulaiman

By Julian Adetinuyo The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has called for urgent reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic institutions and restore trust in its electoral system. Speaking at a high-level national dialogue on electoral reforms in Abuja, Professor Sulaiman said Nigeria’s democracy cannot thrive without a credible, transparent, and inclusive electoral process. “Electoral reform is not an option—it’s a necessity,” he declared. “We must build institutions that can withstand pressure, resist […]

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Drug Test for NYSC Members – Marwa Explains Why

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA on Wednesday reiterated that the push for drug integrity test for youth corps members, prospective couples and others is not punitive but to discourage substance abuse. Chairman of the NDLEA, retired Brigadier General, Mohamed Buba Marwa, says the push is also to provide early treatment for those who test positive before their condition degenerate to drug dependence and other health challenges. Marwa stated this at a meeting with the Director […]

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NCPC Commiserates with Catholic Faithful On Demise of Pope Francis

By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite and Board of the Commission has commiserated with Catholic faithful and Christians worldwide on the passing of Pope Francis, whose demise was announced by the Vatican at 7:35 am on Easter Monday. In a statement signed by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations NCPC on Monday, Bishop Adegbite expressed shock and surprise at the death of Pope Francis, who was present […]

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Governor Ododo Will Ensure Mining Operations Are Community-Owned – Spokesman

By Chinedu Echianu Special Adviser on Media to Kogi State Governor, Ismaila Isah, has assured that local communities in the state will soon experience major economic transformation with the commencement of mining operations and new infrastructure development projects in the state. Isah gave the assurance while featuring on Rapid TV in Abuja on Thursday, where he stated that with the recent acquisition of 15 mining licenses, the Kogi state government is poised to reinvigorate the economy in local communities across […]

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Drug Scourge: Marwa Rallies NDLEA Officers to Intensify Efforts

By Oluwakemi Kindness Officers and men of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have been charged to remain resolute and steadfast in the ongoing onslaught against illicit drug trafficking and dealers. Chairman of the agency retired Brigadier General Buba Marwa gave the charge on Saturday while commissioning blocks of terrace flats accommodation newly constructed for personnel of the Zonal Command, Kano Command, Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Command, and officers of the Strike Force Team of the Agency […]

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Reflect Christ’s Sacrificial Life This Easter – Speaker Abbas To Christians

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has enjoin Christians to imbibe the sacrificial life of Jesus Christ. He urges Nigerians to love one another irrespective of tribe, religion, and socioeconomic status. Speaking in a statement congratulating Christians on the successful completion of the Lent season, the Speaker says the Easter celebration should herald a new season of sacrifice, love, and righteousness. Speaker Abbas, in the congratulatory message issued on Saturday through his Special Adviser […]

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Featured

Wike Vows May 2025 Delivery of Key AMAC Road Projects

By: Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured residents that two major road projects in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) will be completed and inaugurated by May 2025, as part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-year anniversary. Wike gave the assurance on Saturday while inspecting the 10.5-kilometer Kabusa–Ketti road and the 9.8-kilometer Kabusa–Takushara road, both of which are expected to boost infrastructure, ease transportation, and stimulate economic growth in FCT’s satellite towns. […]

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Easter: Emulate Christ’s Love – Deputy Speaker Kalu

By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has called on Nigerians to embody the selfless love and sacrifice exemplified by Jesus Christ as Easter joy resonates across the nation. In a statement on Saturday to commemorate the 2025 Easter celebrations, Kalu emphasizes Christ's teachings of compassion, forgiveness, and kindness, urging citizens to emulate these virtues. The Deputy Speaker in the statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, says Christ showed the ultimate example of […]

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Health

Increase Funding For PHCs, NGO Urges Governments

By Oluwakemi Kindness The need for increased funding for primary health care facilities across rural communities in Nigeria has again been advocated. The Eagle family foundation, a Non-governmental organisation NGO made the call in Abuja on Saturday while undertaking it's field support service for the needy and vulnerable. The support included the provision of Maternal delivery packs, toiletries, beverages for pregnant and neonatal mothers at the sabon-giri primary health centre in Bwari area council of the FCT. The foundation also […]

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