14 h. ago YEIDEP: Keystone Bank Lauds Federal Gov’t, Minister For Empowering Nigerian Youths

Keystone Bank Limited has lauded the President Bola Tinubu-led administration for its undying support towards youth development in Nigeria. The bank expressed its appreciation at a solidarity dinner held in honour of Comrade Ayodele Olawande, the Minister for Youth Development, and Comrade Kennedy Iyere, the Coordinator-General of the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalization Program (YEIDEP) […]

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35 h. ago Federal Gov’t To Deploy Drones For Nigeria’s Airspace Safety

The federal government has welcomed the deployment of drones for airspace safety navigation checks across Nigeria. The minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo, stated this at a workshop on ‘Navaid Drone; advancement in air navigation and safety’ in Abuja on Thursday. While speaking at a workshop, Keyamo said, “it is my absolute pleasure […]

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59 h. ago Nigeria sliding towards lawlessness, anarchy — Bayelsa deputy gov

Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has raised concerns over the state of Nigeria’s democracy, warning that the country is drifting towards anarchy due to widespread disregard for the rule of law. Ewhrudjakpo made the remarks on Wednesday when a delegation from the Law Faculty of the Niger Delta University, led by the Vice Read More

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62 h. ago Senators In Heated Debate Over Motion To Honour Late Humphrey Nwosu

Tempers flared in the Senate on Wednesday following a motion to honour former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), late Professor Humphrey Nwosu, supervised the historic June 12, 1993, presidential election. The controversy arose when Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe proposed a motion under personal explanation to immortalise Nwosu for his contributions to democracy in Nigeria. […]

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3 d. ago Niger youths condemn attempts to undermine INEC, destabilise democracy

By Sunday Ani The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has condemned what it described as campaign of misinformation and blackmail targeted at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement by the National Coordinator, Israel Uwejeyan, the group described the attempt as not only reckless but […] The post Niger youths condemn attempts to undermine INEC, destabilise democracy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Peter Obi Is A Failed Politician, Doesn’t Understand Democracy – Bwala

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy, has launched a scathing attack on Peter Obi, calling him a “failed politician” who lacks a basic understanding of democracy. Bwala’s comments came in response to Obi’s remarks about the state of democracy in Nigeria, which he believes has collapsed since the nation’s return […] The post Peter Obi Is A Failed Politician, Doesn’t Understand Democracy – Bwala appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Reps: Bill to establish local govt electoral commission passes second reading

Tribune Online Reps: Bill to establish local govt electoral commission passes second reading The Bill provides that the National Local Government Electoral Commission shall consist of a Chairman and 37 other members representing the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Reps: Bill to establish local govt electoral commission passes second reading Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Unveils 50 Local Textbooks For Tertiary Education

The Federal Government has unveiled fifty (50) locally-written textbooks aimed at addressing the critical shortage of high-quality academic resources in Nigerian universities and colleges. The initiative is spearheaded by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), under the Higher Education Book Development Intervention Project. The 50 books, authored by Nigerian scholars, were presented to the public […]

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3 d. ago Watch your words, Onanuga warns Peter Obi over democracy comment

A presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, has cautioned former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, to be mindful of his statements after the former governor claimed that democracy in Nigeria had collapsed. Obi, while speaking at the 60th birthday colloquium for former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha, in Abuja on Monday, said the Read More

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3 d. ago Presidency slams Peter Obi over ‘democracy has collapsed in Nigeria’ remark

By John Ogunsemore Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga has berated 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi over his remarks about democratic governance in Nigeria. Onanuga urged Obi to watch his utterances and stop playing to the gallery. Speaking at the 60th birthday colloquium for former Deputy Speaker of the House […] The post Presidency slams Peter Obi over ‘democracy has collapsed in Nigeria’ remark appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago VIDEO: Democracy has failed in Nigeria — Peter Obi cries out

Tribune Online VIDEO: Democracy has failed in Nigeria — Peter Obi cries out Obi lamented that governance structures have been severely weakened, rendering institutions ineffective. VIDEO: Democracy has failed in Nigeria — Peter Obi cries out Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Federal Gov’t Creates Special Force To Tackle Terrorism, Cybersecurity

The federal government has assembled 800 soldiers from the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force for training as Special Operations Forces to boost the Nation’s security architecture and enhance Nigeria’s operational effectiveness in combating terrorism, insurgency, transnational crimes, and other asymmetric threats bedeviling the Country. Speaking during the opening of the Special Operations Forces training […]

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5 d. ago Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration In Rivers Threatens Nigeria’s Democracy – Wabara

Senator Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, has denounced President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, labeling it an assault on democracy. Wabara views this move as undemocratic and unconstitutional. This declaration has raised concerns, as it echoes Nigeria’s history of military […] The post Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration In Rivers Threatens Nigeria’s Democracy – Wabara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Federal Gov’t Destroys Another 200 Containers Of Expired, Illicit Drugs

Federal government Joint committee on the destruction of fake, illicit and expired Pharmaceuticals have destroyed another 200 containers of substandard drugs worth billions of Naira imported into the country through the Apapa and Tin-Can Island seaports. This is coming after the committee initially destroyed 250 containers of the same expired pharmaceutical products in January, 2025. […]

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5 d. ago Osun Crisis: Community Seeks Federal Govt’s Intervention As Adeleke Imposes Curfew

Following the escalation of the crisis in Ilobu, Ifon and Erin communities in Osun State, the people of Ilobu have called on President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Ajayi, to  help the end incessant attacks by the neighbouring communities. The national […]

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6 d. ago Foreign Pharmaceutical Firms Appeal To Federal Gov’t To Relax Regulatory Laws

Pharmaceutical companies across the world have appealed to the Federal Government to relax the law guiding the setting up of industries in Nigeria. The pharmaceutical companies wanted the federal government to grant them opportunities to set up manufacturing facilities in Nigeria in order to deepen their market penetration in the pharmaceutical/healthcare sector. The, firms who […]

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6 d. ago Federal Gov’t Launches Historic Charity Ball To Raise N150bn For Refugees, Migrants, IDPs

The Federal Government is set to host the first-ever National Charity Ball, a landmark event aimed at raising N150 billion to support refugees, migrants, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) across the country. The event, known as the Renewed Hope Charity Ball, is a joint initiative of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced […]

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7 d. ago Federal Gov’t Signs Codeshare Pact For Smooth Flight Operations With Canada

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on behalf of the Nigerian Government has signed a codeshare Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) with Canadian authorities that would facilitate smooth flight operations between the two countries. LEADERSHIP investigation showed that codeshare agreement, also known simply as codeshare, is a business arrangement, common in the aviation […]

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7 d. ago Federal Gov’t Releases Withheld Rivers Allocations To Sole Administrator

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has announced that the federal government has released the withheld monthly allocations to due local government areas in the state. Ibas, who announced this on Friday in Port Harcourt during a meeting with Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs), assured that necessary steps will be […]

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7 d. ago Emergency rule: Remain calm, uphold democracy, Ndume urges Nigerians

The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has called on Nigerians to remain calm and uphold democracy amid the Rivers State political crisis. In a post on his X page on Friday, Ndume wrote, “Nigerians must remain calm and uphold democracy amid the Rivers State crisis. Let’s trust our institutions and work for Read More

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