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Democracy Day: NCPC Boss Says Twenty Six Years of Civil Rule, Worth Celebrating

By Chinedu Echianu Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) Bishop Stephen Adegbite has urged President Bola Tinubu to continue ensuring Nigerians reap the dividends of democracy through his Renewed Hope Agenda. The NCPC Boss who stated this in a congratulatory message signed by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head Media and Public Relations at the Commission, admonished Nigerians to have faith in God and the present administration for guidance and direction. Bishop Adegbite congratulated President Tinubu and […]

June 12, 2025

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CBN Denies Extending BDC Recapitalisation Deadline

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has debunked a news story in circulation suggesting that the Bank has extended the deadline for the recapitalisation of Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to December 31, 2025. The CBN, through its Acting Director of the Corporate Communications Department, Hakama Sidi Ali, describes the information as false, misleading, and stated that it should be disregarded. According to her, the Bank has not granted any such extension beyond the previously communicated deadline […]

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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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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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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 […]

June 11, 2025

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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 […]

June 11, 2025

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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 […]

June 10, 2025

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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 […]

June 8, 2025

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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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