NDLEA Vows Justice Following Mob Attack on Officers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba-Marwa (Rtd), has vowed that those behind the violent attack on two NDLEA officers in Abuja will face justice. Marwa said the Agency would ensure full investigation and prosecution of those responsible for the mob attack during a drug raid in […]
CSOs Raise Alarm Over Exclusion of Women in 2027 Primaries
By Julian Osamoto Early results from political party primaries ahead of 2027 general election are raising fresh concerns over the exclusion of women from elective positions, despite repeated promises by political leaders to improve female representation. Civil society organisations monitoring the process say many female aspirants are being screened out, pressured to withdraw or excluded […]
Trump Hails Trade Deals After Meeting Chinese President Jinping
US President Donald Trump says his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing has produced major trade agreements and progress on key global issues. Trump made the remarks after holding talks and taking a walk with Xi at Zhongnanhai, the Chinese leadership compound in Beijing. He described the visit as productive and beneficial to […]
No Nigerian State Achieves High Democratic Performance – KDI
By: Julian Osamoto A new report by Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) has revealed significant gaps in democratic governance across Nigeria, with no state attaining a high level of democratic performance despite widespread electoral activity and institutional presence. The report, titled State of Democracy in Nigeria Report 2025, launched by KDI in Abuja, presents the most […]
Workers Day: Make Your Sacrifices Count – NILDS DG Tells Nigerian
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has called on Nigerian workers to use the Workers’ Day public holiday to reflect on how their sacrifices can contribute meaningfully to national development. In a statement issued on Friday to mark the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration, […]
CSOs Unveil Platform to Boost Accountability Ahead of 2027 Polls
By Julian Osamoto The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has unveiled a new electoral accountability platform, the Situation Election Accountability Tracker (SEAT), aimed at closing persistent reform gaps and strengthening transparency ahead of the 2027 general election. At the launch in Abuja, organisers said the platform responds to a long-standing challenge: electoral reforms are frequently […]
Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval of $516m Badagry-Sokoto Project
By Anayo Akwitti President Bola Tinubu has requested the National Assembly to approve the sum of over five hundred and sixteen million dollars for the construction of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway Project. The President’s request was read during plenary on Thursday by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. In the letter, Tinubu stated clearly that […]
Easter: NLC Urges Leaders to Prioritise Citizens’ Welfare
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on political leaders to prioritise the welfare of citizens and embrace selfless service, citing worsening economic conditions facing workers across the country. In an Easter message, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, says the period should serve as a time for reflection on leadership and governance, stressing […]
House Speaker Calls for Prayers as Nigerians Begin Ramadan and Lent
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has urged Nigerians to engage in prayers and reflection as Muslims commence the holy month of Ramadan and Christians observe the Lenten season today. In his message to the nation on Wednesday, Speaker Abbas described the fasting periods as a divine opportunity to […]
PenCom Approves 1,173% Pension Increase for 2,116 NSITF Retirees
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has approved a major upward review of pensions for 2,116 retirees under the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), raising their total monthly pension payments from ₦12.56 million to ₦159.95 million. The approval represents an unprecedented 1,173 per cent increase in total monthly pension payouts and […]