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Tinubu Says NYSC Reforms Will Transform Scheme Into National Development Platform

NewsDeskNgJul 1, 2026July 1, 20260

Tinubu says NYSC reforms will equip corps members with skills, improve security and reposition the scheme for national development. President Bola Tinubu has said his administration is repositioning the 53-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from a mobilisation scheme into a national development platform focused on skills acquisition, employability, productivity...

Women Groups Petition National Chairman, Reject Bauchi Governorship Primary

NewsDeskNgJun 29, 2026June 29, 20260

A coalition of women groups within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State has petitioned the party’s National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, alleging that the state’s governorship primary election lacked credibility and failed to meet the standards of a free and fair democratic process. The petition, dated June 29,...

Hate Speech Threatens Democracy, Development Ahead Of 2027 Polls, NHRC Warns

NewsDeskNgJun 19, 2026June 19, 20260

NHRC warns hate speech could undermine democracy, trigger violence and weaken Nigeria’s development ahead of 2027 elections. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised concerns over the growing menace of hate speech in Nigeria, warning that inflammatory rhetoric could undermine democracy, trigger violence, and reverse the country’s developmental gains...

2027: Ebonyi group accuses Nwifuru of “deceiving” Ezza clan, backs PDP candidate

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2026June 16, 20260

The Association of Ebonyi Indigenes Socio-Cultural in the Diaspora (AEISCID), has accused Governor Francis Nwifuru of “deceiving” the Ezza clan to secure support for his 2027 re-election bid, while throwing its weight behind the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate. In a statement issued Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Abuja (AEISCID)...

NDC Takes Bold Steps Towards Institutionalisation, Reaffirms Party Supremacy at Second NEC Meeting

NewsDeskNgJun 7, 2026June 7, 20260

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reaffirmed its determination to transform the party into a robust, enduring democratic institution rather than a transient vehicle for individual ambitions. In a set of far-reaching resolutions from its second meeting, the party leadership outlined concrete measures aimed...

Shettima Says Tinubu Committed To Restoring Peace, Stability Nationwide

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

Shettima says Tinubu is committed to restoring peace and urges Nigerians to pray for unity and national stability. Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday called on Nigerians to fervently pray for peace and stability in the country, assuring that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to restoring peace and security nationwide....

Anambra Government Signs Regulations To Guide Operations In Power Sector

NewsDeskNgJun 4, 2026June 4, 20260

Anambra State has signed electricity regulations to guide the power sector, protect investors and consumers, and open market competition. Anambra State Government has signed into law series of regulations to guide operations in the state power sector, describing electricity as an essential need in society, which requires adequate regulations to...

Tomorrow Is Here: Three Years On, Enugu State, A Tapestry Of Committed And Visionary Leadership

NewsDeskNgMay 29, 2026May 29, 20260

Three years ago, the people of Enugu State entrusted the destiny of their beloved state to a man whose campaign mantra resonated deeply with the hopes and aspirations of Ndi Enugu: “Tomorrow Is Here.” At the time, many embraced the slogan as an audacious declaration of intent. Others regarded it...

Stop Exploiting School Abductions for Politics, NEYGA Warns Atiku, Obi

NewsDeskNgMay 28, 2026May 28, 20260

The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) has chided Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, presidential candidates of All Democratic Congress (ADC) and National Democratic Congress (NDC), for what they described as their “politicization” of Nigeria’s security challenges. The group tasked both presidential candidates to learn from politicians in the United...

Atiku: 2023 MVP, Nigeria’s strongest opposition bet for 2027, by Olusola Sanni

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2026May 25, 20260

As Nigeria inches toward the 2027 presidential election, the political terrain has changed significantly from the emotionally charged battlefield of 2023. The protest-fuelled momentum that powered Peter Obi and the Labour Party has largely waned, giving way to a more conventional electoral environment where structure, experience, resilience, and national reach...