The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has rejected former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s pledge to restore fuel subsidy if elected president, describing the proposal as a political response to the economic hardship currently confronting Nigerians. NANS President, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday, arguing that returning to the subsidy
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, on Wednesday has warned that Nigeria’s electoral system must be strengthened to ensure that courts do not end up determining the winners of elections. Falana made the call ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that the responsibility for declaring electoral winners should rest primarily
Security stakeholders in Zamfara State have called for stronger surveillance of the state’s porous borders to prevent the movement of criminal groups and curb banditry. The call was made during a security engagement focused on finding lasting solutions to the insecurity affecting Zamfara and other parts of the North-West. The stakeholders stressed the need for
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has described the recent governorship election as a major test of the state’s democratic values and commitment to the rule of law. Adeleke stated this in a broadcast marking the 35th anniversary of Osun State, where he commended residents for remaining committed to democracy despite the tensions and challenges surrounding
Senator Ali Ndume has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, arguing that the President is surrounded by officials he described as incapable of effectively managing government affairs. Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, said the situation could continue to expose the administration to avoidable controversies and embarrassment unless the President takes decisive action. The
More than 50 All Progressives Congress (APC) ward chairmen in Kwara Central have rejected suggestions that Senator Saliu Mustapha’s defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could weaken the ruling party’s grassroots support ahead of the 2027 elections. The ward leaders described Mustapha’s decision to leave the APC as an individual political choice, insisting that
The deployment of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras and floodlights across Jos and other communities in Plateau State is drawing attention from residents who have endured months of deadly attacks and are now watching to see whether the technology will translate into tangible improvements in security. The development comes nearly five months after President Bola Ahmed