Tag: Updates

The coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged Nigerians not to measure its strength by its failure to secure a seat in last month’s by-elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, the party’s spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, explained that the contests came too soon after ADC’s leadership transition and should not be seen as […]

As the 2027 general election draws closer, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force have cautioned political parties against premature campaigns in violation of the Electoral Act. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, decried the rising wave of subtle political activities across the country, describing them as a “disturbing trend” that undermines […]

Calls for Stronger Oversight as Debt-to-GDP Ratio Climbs to 52% Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s rising debt burden, warning that it has reached a “precarious and unjustifiable” level. Abbas spoke on Monday at the opening of the 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the West Africa […]

Canoe paddlers in Maiduguri, Borno State, are making significant daily profits as rising water levels continue to displace residents and cut off communities across the metropolis. A visit by our correspondent on Saturday revealed that canoe fares within the town range between ₦30, ₦50, ₦100, and ₦200, depending on location and time of the day. […]

The Kogi State Government has restated its determination to tackle erosion and flooding through the deployment of sustainable infrastructure aimed at providing lasting solutions to ecological challenges across the state. Speaking in Lokoja on Saturday, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, said the Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo-led administration is focused on reshaping […]