The Federal Government of Nigeria has finalized emergency evacuation plans for Nigerian citizens stranded in Israel and Iran following the recent escalation of hostilities between the two nations. The announcement was contained in a statement released by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, late Tuesday night. According to the statement, Nigerian embassies in Tel Aviv and Tehran were actively reaching out to affected citizens and coordinating efforts to ensure their safe...

The Kebbi State House of Assembly is working with major stakeholders on the review of the state’s Penal Code Law (2021). Hon. Barr. Faruku Abubakar Maisudan, member representing Suru Constituency who disclosed this during stakeholders’ engagement and review meeting held in Birnin Kebbi said the Assembly is committed to updating state laws in line with current realities and ensuring effective and fair justice delivery. Maisudan represented the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Usman Muhammad Ankwe, during the...

Adamawa State House of Assembly is to repeal the Local Government Administration, System and Establishment Law 2000 to pave way for tenure elongation of Local Government Council Chairmen from 2 to 3 years. The tenure elongation of Council Chairmen was sequel to a letter forwarded to the House by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, seeking the Assembly to repeal a law that will allow for the extension of the  tenure. The letter was read for the...

Stakeholders in Benin during the South-South Regional Roundtable, under the Strengthening Accountability and Governance in Nigeria Initiative (SAGNI), have called for the proactive implementation of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act at the sub-national level to deepen democracy, accountability, and citizen engagement in Nigeria. The event, which was organized by the Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA), held on Monday, drew key stakeholders. In his keynote address, Mr Samson Osagie, the Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice...