Parties Demand Credible INEC Leadership
As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general election, major political parties have outlined expectations for the next INEC chairman, stressing credibility, neutrality, and adherence to democratic principles. The current INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, is set to complete his tenure by November, the ruling APC called for a level playing field for all parties, while […]
President Tinubu, Wike to Attend Editors’ Conference in Abuja
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) will hold its 2025 All Nigeria Editors Conference from November 3rd to 6th in Abuja, with the theme Democratic Governance and National Cohesion: The Role of Editors. According to a statement by NGE President Eze Anaba and General Secretary Onuoha Ukeh, the event will be opened by President Bola […]
Group Backs Tinubu’s Minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim with Confidence Vote
The Minister for Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has been commended for her various initiatives that are strategic to the actualization of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Also, the Minister was unanimously appreciated for fostering peace, unity, growth and development among the women-folk across the nation since her assumption of office and […]
FG unveils agric reforms, moves to create 21m jobs
The Federal Government on Tuesday reeled out a slew of new incentives to attract agricultural investment, which it said could create 21 million jobs in the country. It also pledged reforms to expand irrigation, improve access to credit and create millions of rural jobs under President Bola Tinubu’s economic agenda. Vice President Kashim Shettima outlined […]
Charcoal, Climate Endanger Kwara Shea Trees
Experts have warned that illegal charcoal production and climate change are endangering shea trees in Kwara State, even as the government prepares to open a 50-tonne-per-day processing plant in Kaiama. The factory, the largest state-owned in Nigeria, is expected to process over 50,000 tonnes annually and create thousands of jobs. At a workshop in Ilorin, […]
INEC, Police Warn Against Early Campaigns
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force have warned political parties against premature campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections. INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu said rallies, posters, and media promotions already underway violate Section 94(1) of the Electoral Act, which allows campaigns only 150 days before polling. Yakubu, speaking at a roundtable […]
Resident Doctors Begin Five-Day Warning Strike Friday
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced a five-day warning strike beginning Friday, September 12, 2025, following an emergency National Executive Council meeting held online. The action will run until Tuesday, September 16. NARD’s General Secretary, Agbor Affiong, confirmed the decision in a statement today, directing all centres to notify hospital managements and […]
Kwara Muslim Council set to Holdbhu Maloud Celebration Thursday
The Kwara State Muslim Council will on Thursday, September 4th, host this year’s Maolud Nabiyyi to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Newsmen gathered that The event will take place at the State Stadium, Ilorin, at 10 a.m., with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, expected to attend. According […]
FG Reviews School Curricula Ahead of 2025 Rollout
The Federal Government has completed a review of curricula for basic, senior secondary and technical education to reduce content overload and equip students with practical skills. The Ministry of Education confirmed the development in a statement issued yesterday, noting that the revised framework was developed with input from agencies including the Nigerian Educational Research, Development […]
Tinubu Reaffirms Oath to Serve All Nigerians
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed that his administration’s projects across the country are guided by the oath he took to serve all Nigerians. In a statement shared on X by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the president highlighted major infrastructure and development initiatives, including the Lagos–Calabar Highway, Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, Port Harcourt–Maiduguri rail, Abuja–Kaduna–Kano expressway and […]
