Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has urged members of the three arms of government in the country, the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary to avoid taking actions that could negatively impact the image of the country. The former President noted that the placing of a country in the eyes of the international community and how much investments it could attract depended on the positive actions of its leaders towards advancing democracy and good governance....

A leading aspirant for the ticket of the Labour Party in the November 8 Anambra State Governorship Election, Mr. John Nwosu, has stepped up his bid for the party’s ticket during his visit to the National Secretariat of the party on Thursday, for the submission of his completed Nomination and Expression of Interest forms. The aspirant was accompanied by his wife and key members of the Anambra State Labour Party, including Mr. Oseloka Obaze, former...

Lawmakers across Nigeria have been called upon to enact relevant legislation that will enhance nutrition and food security in the country. Vice President Kashim Shettima made the call while hosting the National Legislative Network on Nutrition and Food Security at the Presidential Villa, Abuja led by the Chairman of, the House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, Chike Okafor. Shettima noted the link between malnutrition and insecurity, observing that the regions worst hit...

In regulating political discourse in Kano by ensuring that discussions remain respectful and constructive, Kano State Government will take decisive action against political defamatory speeches in the state, particularly on radio stations. The State Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya who dropped the hint while speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting organized by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) in Kano, reiterates government’s commitment to curbing offensive speech in the media. The Commissioner urged Kano residents...

Despite the dispute over ownership rights, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced the demolition of Aviation Quarters in Kano. By 2021, the federal government had reportedly approved the sale, and many occupants paid for and obtained ownership documents for the quarters. Obadaki Muhammad Mustapha, a staff of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) and Secretary of the Aviation Quarters Committee, who spoke on behalf of the affected residents, expressed concerns over FAAN’s...