Ireti Kingibe Decries Low Female Representation in Nigeria Emergency Services
By Oluwakemi Kindness Senator Ireti Kingibe has raised concerns over the low representation of women in Nigeria’s emergency and security services, revealing that female personnel account for less than 20 percent of the workforce, with even fewer occupying leadership positions. Speaking at the 9th Road Safety and Emergency Stakeholders Forum in Abuja, the lawmaker who […]
Stakeholders, Youths Urge Deputy Speaker Kalu to Contest Governorship Race
By Oluwakemi Kindness Leaders and stakeholders from Isiala Ngwa North and South Local Government Areas of Abia State have intensified calls on the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, to contest the 2027 governorship election. The call was made during the inauguration of the Ikeoha Movement and the declaration of interest by […]
Nigeria Adopts Risk-Based Cargo Inspection
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), is shifting to a risk-based cargo inspection system aimed at reducing delays and lowering the cost of doing business at the nation’s ports. The move, unveiled at a three-day operational workshop in Apapa on Tuesday, marks a […]
National Assembly Backs Pipeline Surveillance Contract
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Assembly has dismissed three petitions against pipeline surveillance contract in the country, describing crude oil theft as a national security threat, not just an economic issue. This move comes as the National Assembly joint committees on Petroleum Resources passed a vote of confidence on Tantita Security Service, the security agencies […]
ADC Leaders Storm INEC Headquarters In Protest Against Alleged Interference
By Zainab Bakare Leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday staged a protest in Abuja under the #OccupyINEC banner, accusing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of actions they say threaten democracy and interference in the party’s leadership. The demonstration at Maitama Roundabout drew top opposition figures, including Rotimi Amaechi, […]
Bauchi APC Forms Panel on Bala Mohammed’s Defection Plan
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Bauchi State Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted a high-powered committee to manage negotiations and define conditions surrounding the potential defection of Governor Bala Mohammed into the party. The decision was reached at a caucus meeting held in Abuja, where members expressed divergent views on the political and […]
NILDS DG Sulaiman Pays Tribute to Late NTA Broadcaster Abdulmalik
By Chinedu Echianu The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of veteran broadcaster and former Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Ilorin staff, Abdulrahman Abdulmalik. In a condolence message issued on Tuesday by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Professor Sulaiman described the […]
VP to Police: Uniform Means Service, Not Power
By Oluwakemi Kindness Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has charged officers of the Nigeria Police Force to see their uniform as a symbol of service rather than authority. Speaking on Tuesday at the 2026 National Police Day celebration in Abuja, Shettima said, “The uniform you wear is not a license, it is a covenant of service. […]
Easter: Faleye Felicitates NSITF Staff, Commends Dedication to Duty
By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director, Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has extended Easter greetings to staff of the organisation, commending their dedication and positive attitude to duty. In his Easter message on Sunday, Faleye congratulates the staff on the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, urging them to reflect […]
NILDS DG Mourns Wife of Former INEC Chairman, Attahiru Jega
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Abubakar Sulaiman, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Hadiza Attahiru-Jega, wife of former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega. A condolence statement issued on Sunday, by the DG’s Media Aide, Mohammad Abdulkadri, describes Hadiza, […]