The power blackout for 11 months in Kakuri Hausa Ward 05 of Makera constituency, Kaduna State has crippled social and economic activities in the area. The situation has forced many businessmen and women to relocate to other communities, while those that could not, have been languishing in abject poverty. The residents of the community, who lamented over the situation, explained that their efforts to address it have been unsuccessful and called on Governor Uba Sani...

The House of Representatives has intensified its push for constitutional amendments, passing not less than 39 bills in two legislative sittings this week. Among the major proposals are the creation of the Office of the Prime Minister as Head of Government and a 60-year age limit for presidential and governorship candidates. Other bills seek to establish state and local government police, introduce special legislative seats for persons with disabilities, and implement electoral reforms. State and...

A referendum for the creation of 12 additional Local Government Areas in the Ebonyi state in addition to the already existing 13 LGAs has been adopted by the Ebonyi State House of Assembly. The creation of LGAs aims to bring the government closer to the people and thereby alleviate their suffering. The motion for the adoption of the request was moved by the Chief Whip of the House and member representing Edda West, Hon. Prince...