June 12: Akpabio leads Push for gender inclusion in Politics
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has reaffirmed the commitment of the National Assembly to advancing women’s participation in governance, declaring that gender inclusion must become a national priority if Nigeria’s democracy is to achieve its full potential. Akpabio made the pledge during the maiden Democracy Day Lecture and Book Presentation held […]
House of Reps: Omatseye holds potential for peaceful Warri — Group
By Etop Ekanem The Niger Delta Grassroots Organisation, NDGO, says with Mrs Ebiyemi Omatseye flying African Democratic Congress, ADC, flag, Warri federal constituency can now have a representative with antecedents and proven capacity to protect Warri’s multi-ethnic interests in the House of Representatives. In a statement by its National Coordinator, Comrade Weyinmi Olley, the NDGO, […]
The wrong time to narrow the ballot
In a fragile democracy, legality is not enough. Timing, perception and public trust determine whether procedure strengthens the republic — or weakens it. By Philip Obazee There is always a legal language available for political decisions. Laws have clauses. Constitutions have thresholds. Courts have jurisdiction. Electoral bodies have mandates. Political parties have obligations. In that […]
Film Lab Africa phase two moves into production following successful matchmaking event
By Chioma Okoye Film Lab Africa Phase Two has officially entered its production phase following a major matchmaking event hosted by British Council on 8 May 2026 at its office in Lagos, Nigeria. The event marked a significant milestone in the accelerator programme, bringing together selected writers, creative producers, mentors, and industry stakeholders ahead of […]
ICPC partners NCS to share intelligence on contraband goods dealing in Borno, Yobe
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is to partner with the Nigeria Custom Service (NCS), Borno/Yobe command on intelligence sharing to identify corrupt individuals and public officials engaged in the smuggling of contraband goods. Addressing journalists shortly after a sensitisation meeting with personnel of the service in […]
Aduda backs Tinubu, says infrastructure drive reflects renewed hope in FCT
By Favour Ulebor Former Senate Minority Leader and All Progressives Congress (APC) Senatorial Candidate for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Philip Aduda, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu, saying ongoing infrastructure projects across the territory are clear evidence of the Renewed Hope Agenda taking shape in the FCT. Aduda said this during the […]
