Doro Seeks National Support for 258 Nigeria Returnees
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, has called on Nigerians, corporate organisations, state governments, faith-based institutions, development partners and other stakeholders to support the reintegration of 258 Nigerians recently returned from South Africa. In a statement on Friday to mark Democracy Day, the Minister says the […]
House of Reps Marks Democracy Day, Calls for Nation Building
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has joined Nigerians in commemorating Democracy Day 2026, marking 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance in the country. In a statement issued by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi (MNIPR), the House says the anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on Nigeria’s democratic journey and renew commitment to […]
June 12: Democracy at Risk as Key Institutions Lose Credibility
By: Julian Osamoto Civil society leaders and democracy activists have warned that Nigeria’s democracy is failing to improve the lives of citizens despite 27 years of uninterrupted civilian rule. The stakeholders raised the alarm during a Democracy Day dialogue and photo exhibition organised by the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room in Abuja. The event, themed […]
CBN Pledges Reform Continuity as Cardoso Gets Global Award
By Oluwakemi Kindness Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has reaffirmed the apex bank’s commitment to sustaining monetary and financial sector reforms aimed at restoring economic confidence, strengthening institutional credibility, and driving long-term growth. Cardoso made the pledge while receiving the prestigious Central Bank of the Year Award at the Central […]
Senate Clears State Police Bill Through Second Reading
By Anayo Akwitti A bill seeking to establish state police and transfer policing powers to subnational governments in order to strengthen internal security architecture across the federation on Thursday scaled through the second reading at the Senate. The bill, which enjoys broad support among all senators across political divides, was referred to the Senate […]
Reps Pass State Police Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has passed the proposed State Police Bill, marking a major step toward restructuring Nigeria’s security architecture and decentralising policing across the country. The constitutional amendment bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide for the Establishment […]
UNDP: GBV Threatens Nigeria’s HIV Response
By Oluwakemi Kindness The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has warned that gender-based violence (GBV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) are undermining Nigeria’s efforts to control HIV, as stakeholders called for stronger investments and coordinated interventions to address the challenge. The warning was issued at a National Consultative Workshop on Programming for the Prevention of […]
Reps Minority Caucus Elects Agbedi as Minority Leader
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has elected Rep. Fredrick Agbedi as the new Minority Leader of the House. The announcement was made by Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, during plenary on Thursday, following a consensus decision by minority lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly. According to Abbas, the […]
DG NILDS Mourns Former UNILORIN Vice Chancellor, Prof Ambali
By Zainab Bakare The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has expressed grief over the death of former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor AbdulGaniyu Ambali. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Media Aide, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Prof. Sulaiman describe the late academic as a […]
SEDC Reaffirms Transparency After Senate Oversight
By Oluwakemi Kindness The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and full disclosure following an interactive session with the Senate Committee on the Commission as part of the National Assembly’s oversight responsibilities. The Commission said it briefed lawmakers in detail on its financial position, operations, procurement processes, institutional development, strategic […]