PDP’s shameful disservice to Nigeria, by Olu Fasan
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is comatose on a deathbed; it’s on life support. The doctors (INEC and the judiciary) are colluding to switch off the life-support machine. They believe the party needs euthanasia or assisted suicide. Yet, what’s really needed is to remove the external factors that interacted with PDP’s genetic predisposition to cause its […]
Group endorses Oghuma’s bid for second term, highlights experience
A socio-political group, Unity Voice, has urged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State to consider Hon. Johnson Oghuma for a second term in the House of Representatives, representing Etsako Federal Constituency. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Benin City, the group’s Protem Chairman, Abdulkareem Yakubu, called for careful consideration […]
2027: NRM aspirant, Francis Onyema declares to run for president
A presidential aspirant under the National Rescue Movement, NRM, Onyemaechi Francis Nnana, formally declared to run for president during the 2027 general elections.
Polls: Journalists urged to uphold ethics and safety
Nigerian journalists have been urged to prioritise safety, professionalism, and ethical conduct as the country heads into another election cycle, amid rising political tensions and concerns over misinformation.
NDE, CATS launch initiative to train 1m Nigerian Youths in construction skills
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has partnered with the Construction Artisan Training School (CATS) to launch Project 1 Million Construction Artisan Training Vision 2036, aimed at training and empowering one million Nigerian youths in construction skills over the next ten years—entirely free of charge.
Making LGAs more impactful
The debate over local government autonomy in Nigeria continues to rage, raising an important question: will financial independence for local governments truly translate into development at the grass-roots? For decades, advocates have argued that granting local governments direct control over their funds will accelerate grass-roots development. Yet, while financial autonomy is an important step, it […]
