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Reps To Hold Exhibition on Gender Inclusion

Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) in partnership with Advocacy for Civic Engagement Centre, ElectHER and National Assembly Library will next month hold an exhibition on gender inclusion, tagged, "Art for Governance". The Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Constitution Review Committee, Benjamin Kalu, disclosed this in Abuja, when he received a delegation from Albright Stonebridge Group who paid him a courtesy visit in his office. Addressing the delegation, Kalu explained […]

February 6, 2025 12 6 3

News

Kidnapped Anambra Lawmaker, Justice Azuka, Found Dead Near Second Niger Bridge

By Sofiat Adenekan The kidnapped member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Justice Azuka, has been found dead weeks after his abduction. Azuka, who represented Onitsha North 1 Constituency under the Labour Party (LP), was kidnapped at gunpoint on December 24, 2024, along Ugwunaobankpa Road, Inland Town, Onitsha, while returning home for Christmas. His abduction was swift, lasting less than five minutes. Security operatives discovered his decomposing body near the Second Niger Bridge during a routine patrol. The […]

February 6, 2025 11

Featured

New Permanent Secretary Assumes Office At Labour Ministry, Harps On Patriotism

By Chinedu Echianu The newly appointed Permanent Secretary for Labour and Employment, Dr. Salihu A. Usman has emphasised the importance of patriotism in driving better service delivery. Usman, who spoke in Abuja as he assumed duties in the Ministry Wednesday, said that public officials must be patriotic to effectively discharge their duties. A statement signed by the Head, Press and Public Relations at the Ministry, Patience Onuobia said the new permanent secretary stressed that dedication, sincerity of purpose, accountability, and […]

February 6, 2025 15

General

NILDS DG APPLAUDS GOVERNOR ABDULRAZAQ’S TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP ON 65th BIRTHDAY

By Zainab Bakare. The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has commended Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, for his exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to governance, describing his tenure as a catalyst for sustainable development in the state and across Nigeria. In a statement marking the Governor’s 65th birthday, Professor Sulaiman lauded his dedication to public service, emphasizing his efforts in fostering growth and progress. “Governor AbdulRazaq’s 65th birthday is […]

February 5, 2025 9

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Anambra Guber: Labour Party Sets April 5 Date For Primary Election

By Chinedu Echianu The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party has approved April 5, 2025 as the date for the primaries to elect the party's candidate for the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State. In a statement signed by the National Secretary of the party, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, and made available to newsmen by the National Publicity Secretary of the Party, Obiora Ifoh, the timetable and schedule of activities for Anambra State 2025 gubernatorial primaries also indicates that […]

February 4, 2025 27

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National Assembly

Ninth Clerk to the National Assembly Assumes Role

Oluwakemi Kindness The Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Barrister Kamorudeen Ogunlana has formally assumed duty as the Ninth CNA since 1993. Ogunlana took over after a handover ceremony which took place at the National Assembly complex, Abuja at the weekend attended by management staff and other Dignitaries. Speaking briefly during the handover ceremony, the outgoing CNA, Sani Magaji Tambuwal who was full of gratitude said: "I formally handover this document on the National Assembly to Kamorudeen Ogunlana." Responding the […]

February 2, 2025 16 2 3

News

NECA Secures Landmark Court Judgement Against Nigerian Customs Service

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has secured a favourable judgement for its members at the Federal High Court, Abuja. In a suit filed in 2022, following a circular from the Federal Government, which imposed additional tax burdens on Businesses. A statement made available to Democracy Radio by the Director General of NECA, Wale Smatt says the case was against the Federal Government on the excise duty on non-alcoholic, carbonated, and sweetened beverages. The Defendants in the […]

February 2, 2025 32

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Security

FCT Police Commences Enforcement of Mandatory 3rd-Party Motor Insurance

Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has commenced the enforcement of the mandatory minimum Third-Party Motor Vehicle Insurance stated from February 1, 2025 The Command in a statement in Sunday said this is in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun It said all vehicle owners in the FCT are required to possess a valid Third-Party Insurance policy before operating on public roads. The statement by the Command's PRO, Josephine Adeh, […]

February 2, 2025 13 2 3

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Immortalize Our Father, Late Pa Akinkunmi’s Children Tell Federal Government

Oluwakemi Kindness The family of late Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, designer of the Nigerian national flag, are calling for the prompt immortalization of their late father as promised by the Government. One of the late icon’s sons, Akinwunmi Akinkunmi, stated this when the Federal Government fullfilled it promised donation of thirty million naira to the family. The Director-General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, presented the cheque to the family at their residence in Elebu, Ibadan accompanied by the Oyo State […]

February 1, 2025 12 5 3