By Yohanna Bwala Since the return of democracy to Nigeria in 1999, one of the biggest, most contentious topics of public discourse has been the legitimacy and functionality of the current constitution under which the nation is governed. As it is with any document drafted by a human being, it is bound to lose relevance, […]
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The National Universities Commission has formally permitted Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, BOUESTI, Ikere Ekiti to run seven additional undergraduate degree programmes. Its spokesman, Temitope Akinbisoye, in a statement at Ikere Ekiti on Monday, listed the programmes as B.Sc. Data Science, B.Sc. Public Relations, B.Sc. Advertising, B.Sc. Broadcasting, B.Sc. Journalism, B.Sc. Brewing […]
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A non-governmental organisation, the Initiative for Transparent Strategy and Good Leadership, has dragged the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the Attorney General, and the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission before a state High Court presided over by Justice Else Thompson, over the proposed August 30 local government elections. The group, led […]
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The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, in Ondo State has called on both the State, and Federal Governments to as a matter of necessity, redress the manpower shortage across public owned media organizations in the state. Particularly, the union is disturbed at the inadequate manpower level at the state owned The Hope newspaper and OSRC/Orange […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Afenifere, the Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, has called on governors of South West states to leverage the recent United Nations recognition of the Western Nigeria Security Network, popularly known as Amotekun, by equipping the outfit for improved effectiveness and regional security. The body, in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, […]
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The federal government has committed to implementing key structural reforms aimed at improving the welfare and professional standing of nurses across the country as the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, NANNM, suspended its seven-day warning strike weekend. The strike, which disrupted healthcare services across the country as nurses and midwives downed tools in […]
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Federal Capital Territory minister, Nyesom Wike The chairmanship and councillor candidates have emerged ahead of the August 30th, 2025 local government elections in Rivers State. Political parties held their primaries across various centres in the states on Saturday after the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission released guidelines for the election. Some candidates emerged through the […]
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Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has come under fire from the All Progressives Congress and a faction of his party after reaffirming his vow to serve only one term if elected president in 2027. In a statement on Sunday, Obi declared the pledge “sacrosanct,” drawing criticism from APC spokespersons and a divided reaction […]
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Factions, legal battles grip party strongholds, party upbeat over crises in Lagos, Rivers, Benue, Bayelsa, others Despite holding power at the centre and across 23 states, the ruling All Progressives Congress is battling widening cracks within its ranks as bitter factional struggles, allegations of imposition, and unresolved leadership tussles threaten to undermine its cohesion ahead […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has debunked allegations of financial impropriety concerning overseas trips by state officials, describing recent media reports as misleading and politically motivated. Spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, clarified that the reported expenditure covers a wide range of official activities involving over 100 ministries, departments, and agencies […]
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