KADUNA — A group of the Northern Youths under the aegis of the Coalition of Civil Society for Good Governance has joined the calls for Southern Presidency comes 2023 for the interest of justice and equity. The group on Monday in Kaduna staged a peaceful protest, calling on the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, to drop his presidential ambition because of his old age, adding that he does not have enough to offer in terms...

LAGOS — President Muhammadu Buhari has spoken ahead of the convention of the All Progressives Congress scheduled for February 26, the President reiterated the need for the party to be deliberate about its succession plans. Buhari made the recommendation while receiving members of the APC National Youth Lobby Group, adding that the inclusion of young people in the party’s affairs and governance would encourage learning and mentoring in government and politics. Senior Special Assistant to...

ABUJA — A bill that seeks to raise the educational qualification for election into the office of the president has passed the second reading at the house of representatives. The bill sponsored by Adewunmi Onanuga, a lawmaker from Ogun state, passed first reading last Tuesday. It seeks to raise the minimum academic qualification for election as a governor, state, and federal legislator. Sections 65, 106, 131, and 177 of the 1999 constitution stipulate that a...