The Federal Government has invited Nigerians to submit memoranda and policy proposals on the proposed National Policing Bill, as it moves to establish a legal framework for state policing nationwide.
Presidential Working Group Calls for Public Memoranda on State Police Bill Read More »
The Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum, NDENYLF, has called for calm and urged Nigerians to allow ongoing reforms at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to succeed, throwing its weight behind Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari.
Founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has predicted that the presidential ticket of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso under the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, will not gain traction in the 2027 general elections.
2027: Primate Ayodele Says Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket Holds no Prospects, Urges NDC-ADC Merger Read More »
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar says his clash with former President Olusegun Obasanjo was never personal — it was about defending the Constitution.
Atiku: I Opposed Obasanjo’s Third Term to Defend Constitutional Democracy Read More »
The family of Nigeria’s first military Head of State, Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, has called on the Federal Government to issue a formal apology, provide compensation, and pursue genuine reconciliation over his killing during the July 1966 counter-coup.
Speaking in an interview with Arise News, family head Imo Aguiyi-Ironsi said: “The family needs apology. The family needs to be compensated. We need sincere reconciliation.” He described the late General as a patriotic and inclusive leader who was killed for a crisis he did not create.
Aguiyi-Ironsi Family Seeks Apology, Compensation, Reconciliation Over 1966 Killing Read More »
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has hit back at President Bola Tinubu, telling him to drop political theatrics and concentrate on Nigeria’s deepening economic hardship and security crisis.
Atiku to Tinubu: Face Hunger and Insecurity, Not Political Opponents Read More »
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has accused the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee probing the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, PFIPC, of reaching conclusions on matters that are already being litigated in court.
The rights group cautioned that the committee’s approach risks eroding the rule of law and weakening public trust in legislative oversight.
HURIWA Faults Reps Panel for Alleged Prejudgment in PFIPC Probe Read More »
The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, says his party is prepared to withstand pressure from the federal government and win the 2027 general elections.
2027: NDC Will Overcome ‘Federal Might’ – Seriake-Dickson Read More »
The Budget Office of the Federation has clarified that the shadowy Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, was not established by the current administration. According to the office, the council traces back to a structure set up under former President Muhammadu Buhari.
PFIPC: “Fake Agency” Originated Under Buhari, Budget Office Claims Read More »
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified comments made by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, regarding officers’ use of firearms. The Force stated that the IG did not give a “shoot-on-sight” directive targeting people with illegal weapons.
Police Deny Alleged ‘Shoot-on-Sight’ Order Read More »
