-Onyendozi By Chuks Collins, Awka Anambra State is evidently standing on a very good ground right now, as Chief Dozie Nwankwo, a hot favorite for the Central Senatorial seat in the coming 2027 election has sent out a passionate call on the electorate to go for candidates who have demonstrated interest in the welfare of the citizens. Nwankwo, had attracted a lot of life enhancing projects/programmes while in the House of Representative that made constituents to clamour his elevation to the Senate now. Popularly known as ‘Onyendozi'(the builder), while accepting the call at a meeting with the critical…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
President Bola Tinubu has extolled Mr Tunde Rahman, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Special Duties, for his commitment to duty and loyalty over the years. President Tinubu used the occasion of his longtime aide’s 60th birthday to shower encomiums on him for his many years of unflinching dedication to duty as his former Adviser on Media and now as a senior aide in the Presidency. Specifically, President Tinubu noted that Rahman displayed strong leadership and an extraordinary work ethic throughout his service as adviser on Media, especially during the period leading up to the last presidential election, when…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi State The League of Bauchi Professionals has endorsed the candidature of Yusuf Maitama Tuggar for the governorship of Bauchi State ahead of the 2026/2027 election cycle. The endorsement was contained in a statement issued to the press by the Secretary of the group, Ibrahim B. Yusuf, following a meeting of the association held in Bauchi during the Eid celebrations. In the statement, the group described Ambassador Tuggar as a seasoned statesman whose global exposure and leadership experience position him to translate international networks into tangible development outcomes for Bauchi State. It noted that the state…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the Niger Delta, stressing the need to continually promote the rich traditions of ethnic nationalities across the Niger Delta region. Speaking during the Niger Delta Arts and Culture Expo in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the Managing Director of the NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, said the cultural event reflects Nigeria’s enduring strength in unity despite its diversity. The event, with the theme: “Rhythm of the Niger Delta: Music, Dance and the Heartbeat of Our People,” brought together stakeholders and cultural groups from across…
The Federal Government has launched a new national framework aimed at ending fragmented humanitarian and poverty interventions through the One Humanitarian–One Poverty Response System (OHOPRS), a coordinated approach designed to align emergency assistance, social protection, and long-term poverty reduction. The initiative, introduced under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, seeks to harmonize government and partner efforts in responding to humanitarian crises while creating sustainable pathways out of poverty. The framework was unveiled during a high-level engagement involving federal and state institutions, development partners, humanitarian agencies, academia, and technical organizations. Stakeholders at the meeting emphasized the need for a…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and institutional reform with the formal presentation of the report of the Independent Investigative Panel on alleged misconduct within the Nigerian Correctional Service. The report was unveiled during a high-level stakeholders’ engagement convened by the Ministry of Interior, bringing together representatives from government institutions, the justice sector, security agencies, civil society organisations, and development partners to review the panel’s findings and chart a path for reforms. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said the decision to establish the panel reflected the government’s determination to undertake…
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has unveiled plans for a comprehensive new strategy aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s fight against crime, corruption, terrorism and drug trafficking over the next five years. Speaking at a media dialogue in Abuja on Tuesday, 24 March, 2026, UNODC Representative in Nigeria, Cheikh Toure, said the initiative—the UNODC Nigeria Country Programme 2026–2030—was designed to address the country’s evolving security and governance challenges through a coordinated and forward-looking framework. The dialogue, held at the United Nations House Abuja, brought together journalists and UN officials to discuss the new programme and the role of…
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has unveiled details of Nigeria’s National Conflict Early Warning Early Response System (NCEWERS), describing it as a strategic framework designed to proactively detect and address emerging threats before they escalate into violent conflict. Speaking during a media briefing at the Early Warning Situation Room in Abuja, the Director-General of the institute, Dr. Joseph Ochogwu explained that the initiative represents a major shift in Nigeria’s conflict management approach—from reactive crisis response to preventive and intelligence-driven interventions. According to him, the system strengthens Nigeria’s capacity for early conflict detection, coordinated response, and community-based peacebuilding…
The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has ordered the posting of senior officers to various strategic positions across the Nigeria Police Force as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen operational efficiency, enhance leadership capacity, and improve service delivery nationwide, reports thegazellenews.com In the new postings released, Assistant Inspector General of Police Jimoh Moshood Olorundare, who hitherto has been the Commissioner of Police in Lagos is now AIG in charge of Zone 2 Police in Lagos while Olatunji Olaiwola Fatai is the new Commissioner of Police for the Lagos State police command. Thegazellenews.com reports that Olaiwola is an old student…
The Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Honourable Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to people-oriented governance, stating that the swearing-in of newly appointed Supervisors and Special Advisers marks a critical step toward strengthening service delivery at the grassroots. He described the ceremony as more than a routine official function, noting that it represents a defining moment in advancing the government’s resolve to improve the welfare of residents. Congratulating the appointees, the Chairman emphasized that their selection is not by chance but a call to duty. He urged them to demonstrate diligence, integrity, and accountability in the discharge of…