The organiser of a new civic initiative in Nigeria has launched a 72-hour writing marathon to highlight what he calls President Bola Tinubu’s “courageous” reforms and to encourage citizens to engage in dialogue about the country’s direction. At a news conference in Abuja on Sunday, Shuaibu Ishaq, convener of the Write-A-Thon, said the project would…
The Imo State House of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Hope Uzodimma for what it described as his exemplary leadership in strengthening security, protecting citizens, and driving socio-economic activities in the state. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Mr. Chisom Ojukwu (APC–Nkwerre) during plenary on Wednesday in Owerri. Presenting the…
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State, Alhaji Isa Achida, has commended Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC–Sokoto) for his role in ensuring unity and stability in the party across the state. Speaking with newsmen on Wednesday in Sokoto, Achida described Wamakko as the pillar of APC in the state and a notable…
The push for the creation of Ogoja State took centre stage yesterday as the National Assembly concluded its public hearing on the review of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. Hon. Godwin Offiono, Member of the House of Representatives for Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency and sponsor of the bill, led the Ogoja State Creation Team in making a formal…
The Igbo Union Nzuko Ndi Igbo, a socio-cultural and pressure group, has declared its readiness to overwhelmingly support the re-election of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, in 2027. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Convener of the Union, Prince Elias Odoemena, said Governor Otti had earned the people’s trust through his developmental…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has hailed Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, describing him as a man of resilience and calm leadership whose qualities inspire the party nationwide. Chief Bakkita Bello, Caretaker Chairman of the Ondo PDP, made the remark in a statement on Wednesday in Akure while welcoming Fubara back to…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Chief Victor Ogba, has urged the people of the South-South to support President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid in 2027, citing the administration’s economic reforms and infrastructural projects. Ogba, who is also President of the Movement for National Transformation (MNT), told the News Agency of…
Gov Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has reassured that his administration would drastically reduce banditry in the state if not totally eliminating it. Aliyu gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja, when he received the Integrity Transformative Leadership Award, by The Nigeria First Integrity Group in collaboration with All Progressives Congress (APC) Stakeholders Forum. Aliyu…
The governorship aspiration of Otunba Emmanuel Fayose in Ekiti State has continued to gather momentum as he extended his consultation visits to key leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In his latest move, Fayose held a meeting with National chairman, Sen. David Mark, in Abuja on Monday. The visit formed part of a series…
The Northern Nigeria Minorities Group (NNMG) has condemned former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, over his alleged claim that President Bola Tinubu is plotting to extend his tenure beyond the constitutionally allowed eight years. In a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, the Convener of the group, Chief Jacob Edi, described El-Rufai’s remarks as “reckless,…
