We Will not Relent until peace is fully restored in Katsina—Radda
The governor of Katsina state, Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda has vowed that his government will not relent in providing the security agencies with all necessary support until peace is fully restored in the state. He stated this in Katsina in response to the positive commendation of his efforts by President Bola Tinubu at the second […]
I Still remain a Member of PDP—Ortom
Former governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom has debunked media rports that he has joined the All progressive Congress APC, adding that he still remain a “proud and committed” member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. In a statement made available to journalists and signed by Terver Akase, Ortom’s Media Adviser/Consultant, the former governor noted […]
CSOs Give N’Assembly Two Weeks deadline to Pass Electoral Act Amendment
A coalition of leading civil society organisations has urged the National Assembly to FastTrack and conclude work on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill and transmit the final version to the President for signing within two weeks. Raising the alarm over what it described as “dangerous gaps” in the ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act, the […]
Dan Agbese: The Unforgettable Media Icon
By Charles Iornumbe PhD. The name Dan Agbese carries a commanding presence in the global journalism space. In Nigeria in particular, Agbese was a towering figure whose words echoed through the corridors of power over the years and continue to resonate in the minds of Nigerians long after his passing. In keeping with the saying […]
NCC Committed to Regional Digital Integration – Maida
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida has reaffirmed the commitment of the commission to strengthening partnerships among telecommunications regulators within the West African sub-region. He stated this when the Commission hosted a high-level delegation from the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) at the NCC’s Head Office in Abuja at […]
EU concludes €750,000 digital skills programme to drive inclusive growth in North East
The European Union has concluded a €750,000, three-year digital skills promotion programme that expanded access to technology-driven livelihoods for women, hard-to-reach youth and persons with disabilities in conflict-affected communities of Borno and Yobe states, reaching more than 18,000 beneficiaries. Implemented by ZOA International between 2023 and 2026, the initiative delivered digital skills training, IT infrastructure […]
Electoral Act amendment: Enugu ADC slams Senate
The Enugu State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said people of the South-East geo-political zone were “seriously yearning” for the inclusion of mandatory real-time electronic transmission of results in the ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act. The party stated this in a statement signed by the National Coordinator of ADC Like-Minds, Comrade […]
The Funeral Nation
By Stephanie Shaakaa How long will we keep typing “Rest in Peace” with trembling fingers, only to scroll past the next headline? How long will condolence statements substitute for action while villages burn, children cry, and crops rot in abandoned fields? In Nigeria today, grief has become ritual. The death of citizens, farmers, traders, worshippers, […]
Lawyer dumps rights activism for politics
By: Deborah Adekaa. A Makurdi-based Lawyer and Human rights activist, Justin Gbagir has resigned his position as the Executive Director of Justice And Rights Initiative (JRI) to pursue a career in active politics, citing the need to support the policies of governor Hyacinth Alia as one of the reasons for his decision. Addressing a Press […]
In a new Push for Digital Capacity Building, NCC Board Visits Digital Bridge Institute
Members of the Board and Management of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently carried out an on-the-spot inspection of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), Oshodi, Lagos State. The delegation, which was led by Chairman of the NCC Board, Chief Idris Olorunnimbe, toured facilities at the Institute, assessed existing infrastructure, training equipment and ongoing programmes aimed […]