85 total views today By Jacinta Nwachukwu An NGO, Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC), has called for digitalisation of procurement processes to enhance accountability and transparency in procurement governance. The PPDC Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Lucy Abagi, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja, at the presentation of theContinue Reading
100 total views today By Sumaila Ogbaje Peace, Security and Development Initiatives (PSDI), a Civil Society Organisations, has urged Nigerians to stop politicising the prevailing security challenges bedeviling the country. The Publicity Secretary of PSDI, Amechi Oyema, made the call while briefing newsmen on the State of the nation withContinue Reading
The Nigerian Senate is considering a six-month suspension for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged violations of Senate rules. The recommendation, put forward by the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct, was presented by its Chairman, Senator Neda Imasuen. If approved, the suspension will take effect from March 6,Continue Reading
MURIC condemns demolition of 2 Ekiti Mosques The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the demolition of two mosques in Aramoko, Ekiti State. This is contained in a statement by Prof. Ishaq Akintola, the Founder and Executive Director, MURIC on Wednesday in Abuja. “The authorities of Aramoko, Ekiti State,Continue Reading
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has arrested five individuals in connection with the vandalism and theft of public infrastructure, including property belonging to two secondary schools and electrical installations in the state. According to a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SC IbrahimContinue Reading
The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Dr. Abdullahi Usman, has urged public and civil servants across Nigeria to embrace the Bureau’s new digital platform—the CCB Online Assets Declaration System—as the primary tool for declaring assets, signaling a decisive shift from the traditional manual process. Dr. Usman madeContinue Reading
The House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security has issued a stern warning to key government agencies in the agriculture sector over their failure to appear before an ongoing legislative probe into the Anchor Borrowers Programme and other federal agricultural initiatives. Chairman of the Committee, Dr. Chike Okafor,Continue Reading
Zulum, Shehu of Borno decry rising Boko Haram attacks Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno, and the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Garbai, have raised alarm over increasing attacks by Boko Haram/ISWAP, urging the Federal Government and security agencies to take decisive action against the attacks. Over theContinue Reading
In a renewed commitment to bilateral cooperation, Nigeria and Sweden have pledged to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations, placing particular emphasis on trade, sustainable development, gender equality, and cultural exchange. This resolution was reached during a high-level meeting between Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima and Her Royal Highness Crown PrincessContinue Reading
11 total views today By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has called for dynamic, proactive, and relevant strategies to effectively counter the threats posed by the activities of extremist groups. Ribadu made the call at the Pre-Review Workshop for the Policy Framework and National ActionContinue Reading