A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over the recent abduction of a secondary school principal in the state, saying the governor has brought embarrassment upon himself through his handling of the incident. Igbokwe made the remarks in a post on his Facebook page while
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, in Benue State has officially stated that its members were not involved in the recent fatal attack on the Otukpo-Nobi community. The association is pushing back against claims that have linked them to the incident. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, reportedly
Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has appeared before the court as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) begins proceedings over allegations bordering on certificate forgery. Nnaji was present in court on Monday as the anti-graft agency commenced the trial, marking the beginning of legal proceedings into the
The Federal Government’s proposed restructuring of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has sparked divided reactions among prospective corps members, with concerns mounting over plans to extend the orientation programme and restructure the 53-year-old established youth service scheme. While some prospective corps members have welcomed the reform as an opportunity to acquire practical skills and
Atiku Abubakar, The former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, it was a huge relief the release of Oyo kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers on Friday but expressed concerns over what he described as a political undertone. In a statement on Saturday by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said it was particularly striking and shocking
The recent presented changes for the NYSC, National Youth Service Corps, has attracted different views from prospective corps members. CSONews24 reports that the Federal Government is proposing the extension of the orientation course for corps members from the original three weeks to six weeks. As stated by the federal government, the changes is aimed at
The Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, has advocated for the introduction of electronic voting in Nigeria, describing technology-based elections as a key step towards improving transparency, efficiency and confidence in the country’s democratic process. The traditional ruler made the call while emphasising the need for continued reforms in Nigeria’s electoral system to address
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of placing greater emphasis on preparations for the 2027 general elections than addressing the country’s worsening economic and governance challenges. The opposition party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said Nigeria’s current difficulties require urgent attention, arguing that the federal government appears more
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged legal practitioners across the country to remain committed to the principles of justice, rule of law and democratic values as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections. The governor made the call while emphasising the critical role of lawyers in protecting democratic institutions and ensuring that justice
The governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in Osun State Mr Olajide Esan has called for far-reaching reforms in Nigeria’s political system, arguing that fundamental changes are needed to address governance challenges and strengthen democratic institutions. During the course of outlining his political agenda, Olajide Esan criticised aspects of the country’s current political