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Speaker Abbas says Democracy strongest when people are involved

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says citizens must not only be heard but also involved in governance under democracy. He, therefore, restated the commitment of the 10th House to engaging with the public on issues of national importance. Speaker Abbas made this known in Abuja on Wednesday at the second edition of the ‘Citizens’ Roundtable with the Leadership of the House of Representatives.’ The Speaker, in his closing address presented by the Deputy […]

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Economy

SEC Warns Investors Against Dealing with CBEX, Super Technology

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission has raised the alarm, cautioning Nigerians against transacting with Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) and St.Technologies International Limited, also known as Smart Treasure/Super Technology. The causation on Wednesday followed reports indicating that CBEX (Crypto Bridge Exchange), operating under the corporate identity of ST Technologies International Ltd, also known as Smart Treasure/Super Technology, has resumed operations across Nigeria. The Commission in a statement by it management says CBEX promoters are demanding $200 from their subscribers […]

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Featured

NILDS Management, Staff Commiserate DG Over Brother’s Death

By Sofiat Adenekan The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies NILDS, Permanent Site and it's subsidiaries including the Democracy Radio were thrown into a state of complete mourning on Wednesday 11th June 2025 when the news of the death of the senior brother of the Director General Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman filtered through authoritative sources. The death of Sheikh Isiaka Sulaiman which occurred in the evening of 10th June 2025 made the management and staff of the Institute to […]

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News

2025 Pilgrimage: NCPC Signs Contractual Agreement With Service Providers

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has signed a contractual agreement with pilgrimage service providers for the 2025 pilgrimage exercise to Israel, Jordan, Rome, Greece, and Turkey. According to a statement signed by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head Media and Public Relations at the NCPC, the agreement was signed Tuesday at the NCPC Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. It said the Executive Secretary of NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, signed the agreement with one air carrier and seven […]

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Featured

Wike Renames Abuja International Conference Centre After President Tinubu

By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has officially renamed the Abuja International Conference Centre in honour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of the newly renovated facility on Tuesday, Wike announced that the centre will now be known as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre. He described the upgraded structure as a "world-class edifice" and underscored the importance of consistent maintenance to preserve its standard. Wike also disclosed […]

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National Assembly

Lawmakers Set for Joint Session to Celebrate 2025 Democracy Day

By Oluwakemi Kindness The leadership and Members of the House of Representatives will participate in a Special Joint Sitting of the National Assembly on Thursday, June 12, 2025, to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day celebration. This development was formally conveyed to Members via an internal memorandum issued by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, Esq., on Sunday. The Special Joint Sitting is scheduled to hold at the House of Representatives Chamber, National Assembly Complex, commencing at […]

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News

UWAIS:Immortalise Him By Implementing His Report On Electoral Reform.- Labour Party Tells Tinubu

By Anayo Akwitti The Acting National Chairman of Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, has urged the federal government to immortalise the former Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Mohammed Uwais. In a statement on Saturday, Senator Usman said to meaningfully honour his memory, government should implement the recommendation of the Mohammed Uwais Report on Electoral Reform. She explained that the report encapsulated the late jurist’s deep commitment to democratic excellence and national progress. Senator Usman also described Uwais death as […]

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General

Deputy Speaker, Kalu Mourns Highlife Legend Mike Ejeagha

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has expressed sadness over the death of renowned highlife musician and folklorist, Mike Ejeagha, who passed away on June 6, 2025, at the age of 95. In a condolence message on Saturday, Kalu described Ejeagha as a national treasure, noting that through his music, he projected and preserved Igbo culture and customs. In the statement by his SA Press Affairs, Udora Orizu, Kalu extended his condolences to Ejeagha […]

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Politics

Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno Finally Dumps PDP For APC

By Chinedu Echianu After weeks of flirting with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has officially dumped the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and has now pitched his tent with the APC. Governor Eno who has not hidden his admiration for President Bola Tinubu, defected during an official announcement on Friday at the Government House in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital. The governor said the decision followed “three months of wide consultation” […]

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