Obi demands transparency, wants INEC to publish candidates’ academic certificates
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publish the academic certificates and credentials submitted by all candidates seeking elective offices, saying such a move would strengthen transparency and public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process. Obi made the call in a post […]
Insecurity: Afenifere commends Police, Abiodun, Sanwo-Olu, over ‘Operation Kosaye’
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, the Governors of Ogun and Lagos states, and the Commissioners of Police in both states for their decisive action against banditry and kidnapping along the Ogbere–Sagamu Road in Ogun State. In a statement issued on behalf […]
Leverage AfCFTA opportunities to boost exports, Oduwole urges states
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has urged state governments to leverage opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to expand exports, attract investment and accelerate industrial growth across Nigeria.
Senator Moro faults murder of Benue MACBAN Chairman, demands arrest of killers
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Senate Minority Leader and lawmaker representing Benue South Senatorial District, Comrade Abba Moro, has condemned the killing of the Benue State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Ardo Risku Muhammad, and his associate, Yakubu Isah, describing the attack as barbaric and unacceptable. Ardo Muhammad […]
Benue flags off 2026 National Learning Assessment, begins assessors’ training
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Benue state has commenced the 2026 National Learning Assessment, NLA, Week with the training of assessors ahead of the statewide exercise. Described as a key initiative to measure learning outcomes and improve the quality of basic education, the exercise followed the declaration of June 29 to July 5, 2026, as National […]
Full List: NYSC’s new reforms, from Civilian DG to fresh uniforms
The federal government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps, splitting the orientation programme into three distinct phases and introducing 11 specialised career streams from which corps members will choose at registration, according to details provided by Hadiza Bala Usman, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on policy coordination, on Monday.
