Category archives: News

Obi in Benue: welcome party or political trap?

There are growing questions about where Mr. Samuel Ortom, a former Governor of Benue State and a prominent figure in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), truly stands politically ahead of 2027. Ortom was a key figure in the divisions within the PDP before the 2023 general elections and was widely associated with support for Mr. […]

Chief Ambassador Eka A’adu Dickson Extends Warm Felicitations to Igede Nation on Igede Agba Celebration

Chief Ambassador Eka A’adu Dickson, Chairman and CEO of Ekason Group of Companies, has sent heartfelt greetings to the Igede Nation as the people prepare to celebrate the annual Igede Agba Festival today.The Igede Agba Celebration, observed every September, is one of the most significant cultural events of the Igede people. It marks the new […]

BAVCCA Lauds BPP Over Reforms, Vows Fight Against Procurement Corruption

The Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association of Nigeria, BAVCCA, has lauded the Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, for his remarkable achievements within a short period in office, while disclosing their resolve help strengthen government institution against corruption and foster national development. President of BAVCCA, Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, disclosed […]

ICPC’s War Against Corruption: How Musa Aliyu Is Reclaiming Nigeria’s Stolen Wealth

Barely a week ago, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission once again proved that Nigeria’s anti-graft war is far from a toothless bulldog. Chairman Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, disclosed to State House correspondents in Abuja that his commission had unearthed yet another fake government agency, this time operating brazenly within the […]

Hon. Hamma Adama Ali Kumo Congratulates Senator Yari And APC Leaders On Campaign Council Appointments

Hon. Hamma Adama Ali Kumo, Chairman Board of Trustees of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and Deputy National Financial Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has extended warm congratulations to Distinguished Senator Abdulaziz Yari on his appointment as Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 Presidential Election. He also congratulated all […]

Restructuring: Voices Rise for Ancient Igala Kingdom Regional Autonomy

Representatives of the proposed Ane Igala Region have called for the creation of an autonomous region within a restructured Nigeria, citing the historical identity of the old Igala Kingdom, resource control, equitable representation and regional security among the reasons for their demand. The position was contained in a memorandum presented by Professor Lucy Jumeyi Ogbadu […]

Dogara Celebrates Former President Ibrahim Babangida at 85, Hails His Enduring Legacy

Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, former Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating the 85th birthday of former military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), fondly known as IBB. In a heartfelt tribute, Dogara described General Babangida as “a statesman of uncommon vision whose leadership helped shape the destiny of […]

Group Threatens Legal Action Against Akutah Over Alleged Breach of Presidential Directive

An advocacy group, the Centre for Democracy (CDD), has given the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Pius Akutah, five days to explain why he allegedly failed to resign from his position after obtaining the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship nomination form. In a statement signed by its Director of Operations, Barrister Jude Oseni, […]

POVERTY, REFORM AND THE PROBLEM OF CAUSATION

What the evidence says about hardship, recovery and the road aheadBy Tanimu Yakubu, Director-General, Budget Office of the FederationThe argument should begin where Nigerians liveAny serious discussion of the reforms must begin with what Nigerians can see and feel. Food is expensive. Transport takes a larger share of income. Electricity, rent and school bills press […]