2027: Electoral Act delay shows Senate’s disregard for Nigerians, democracy — Makinde-backed PDP NWC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the Senate over its failure to promptly pass amendments to the Electoral Act, saying the delay reflects a lack of regard for Nigerians and the country’s democratic values.
2027 politics won’t affect my job as FCT Minister – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says political activities towards the 2027 general elections will not affect his capacity to deliver life-impacting projects to FCT residents.
Tinubu approves establishment of South East Development Company
THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, Wednesday, said President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the South East Investment Company Limited, designed to mobilise resources from the diaspora, capital markets, and development finance institutions for the region’s development.
Historically: It’s World Cancer Day
By Damilola Ogunsakin Cancer is no longer a silent crisis in Africa. It is a growing public health emergency that demands urgent, equitable and sustained action. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the WHO South-East Asia Region recorded an estimated 1.9 million new cancer cases and 1.3 million deaths in 2022, including over 56,000 […]
Nigeria and France strengthen ties to boost national, regional security
By: Kingsley Omonobi In a strategic move to advance Nigeria’s efforts to address insecurity through international defence cooperation, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday engaged the French Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Colonel Stéphane Useo, at the Army Headquarters, Abuja. The COAS reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to continuous professional […]
NAF Super Puma helicopter returns to service, strengthening operational readiness
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has boosted its combat readiness with the reactivation of the Super Puma helicopter (NAF 565) at the 205 Rotary Wing in Lagos.
