In its determination to address the electricity crisis in tertiary institutions across the country, the federal government has commenced the construction of a 5KV solar power system at Modibbo Adama University, Yola, the Adamawa State capital. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Ibrahim Umar, disclosed this on Friday in his office during a visit from his year … Read more
The Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has extended her congratulations to Dr. Sikiru Omogbolah Oseni, a distinguished Nigerian residing abroad, for being honoured with the esteemed United Nations (UN) Ambassador of Peace Award. In her message of congratulations delivered through the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is offering opposition party leaders N50 million each to undermine Nigeria’s democratic process. Speaking in Abuja on Monday at a national conference on strengthening democracy, organized by various civic organizations, Atiku warned that the nation’s democracy was at risk of collapse if … Read more
Tragedy struck on Saturday as a fuel tanker explosion at Ugwu Onyeama in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State wiped out an entire family of eleven, natives of Abofia Agbaja in Ebonyi Local Government Area, Ebonyi State. The victims, including Jeremiah Nwaji, his wife, six children, a brother, and two servants, were traveling in … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, alongside other prominent figures, has raised alarms about the state of Nigeria’s democracy, cautioning that the country could lose its democratic foundation if current trends persist. Speaking at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, held in Abuja and organized by several civil society organizations, Atiku highlighted systemic challenges … Read more
The ongoing controversy surrounding the establishment of Sharia arbitration panels in South-West Nigeria has sparked heated debates, with key stakeholders expressing strong opposition. Proponents of the panels, led by the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA), argue that the initiative is rooted in constitutional rights and religious freedom. However, groups such as Afenifere, the Christian … Read more
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has taken a swipe at his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of abandoning its founding principles and fostering poor leadership. Speaking at a national conference in Abuja on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, El-Rufai described the state of governance and opposition in the country as a “national … Read more
The appointment of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as Chairman of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reignited debates about zoning and potential leadership changes within the party. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced Ganduje’s appointment alongside those of other National Working Committee (NWC) members and … Read more
The Federal Government has said the onion crisis across Nigeria’s market is caused by unfair practices of some farmers. Naija News reports that the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, stated this after a meeting with the National Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN), on Monday. He noted that the … Read more
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has declared that Nigeria’s democracy is at a critical juncture, stressing the importance of coalition-building and a potential merger to displace the ruling All Progressives Congress from power. During his remarks as a panellist at the National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria in … Read more