… Seeks Establishment Of State Police LAGOS – Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization has expressed concern over the upsurge in terrorism across the country, especially North East, North Central and North West, and demands the enforcement of anti-terrorism law, counter-terrorism strategy and establishment of  state police. The National Publicity Secretary of the organisation, Comrade Jare Ajayi, in a press statement on Monday also lamented over kidnapping incidents in parts of the South West. He said,...

The national chairman of Action Democratic Party (ADP), Yabagi Sani has said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is stifling opposition political parties in the country through state capture. Sani stated that the ruling party uses institutions of government like the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to intimidate opposition parties. Reacting to the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State and former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, the...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has urged African leaders to prioritise competent economic teams, tech-driven education,  charging them not to politicise appointments into key economic positions. According to the former President, only top-class professionals and technocrats must be selected to be members of the economic management team. Jonathan noted that some African leaders select their cabinet based on relationship or patronage. According to him, hiring competent hands to man major departments in Government is critical to the kind of service...

The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) has announced the schedule of activities for Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalization Programme (YEIDEP). A press release by the ministry indicated that the programme is aimed at supporting youth farmers, food, and agro-allied entrepreneurs in Nigeria. According to the ministry, the application period for the programme will end on May 31, 2025. It noted that following the application deadline, the ministry will undertake the...

… Promises To Take Over Delta Structure Immediately The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lamented over the defection of the Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as very sad and unfortunate. Reacting on the defection while presenting a certificate of return to Chief Jude Ezenwafor, the PDP candidate for Anambra State governorship election scheduled for November 8, the Acting National Chairman of PDP, Amb. Umar Damagum, explained why...