The controversy surrounding the alleged diversion of N1.5 billion meant for the payment of contractors by principal officers of the Women’s Affairs and Social Development has forced the House of Representatives Committee on Women’s Affairs and Social Development to order the stoppage of all contract processes in 2024 until the issue is resolved. The directive by the House followed a petition by contractors of the ministry to the House of Representatives over non-payment of contracts...

As Nigeria’s constitution is undergoing amendment, traditional rulers and Nigerians have been assured that the 10th House of Representatives is committed to establishing constitutional roles for traditional rulers and local government autonomy Tajuddeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, gave the assurance on Thursday after a panel discussion on the role of traditional rulers in national development during ‘Open Week 2024’ event, which celebrated 25 years of uninterrupted democracy in the country. According to...

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked news of protest rocking the ruling party. According to the party, the incident that took place in the secretariat on Monday was about a meeting conveyed to reconcile the different factions of the party in Alimosho local government area which was unfortunately infiltrated by uninvited thugs. A press statement on Monday signed by the state publicity Secretary of the party, Hon. Seye Oladejo, stated...

The Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji is set to have an engagement with senior public servants of Ekiti State extraction in Abuja on Tuesday, June 25, in furtherance of his administration’s policy of inclusion and partnership with critical stakeholders to ensure sustainable development The stakeholders’ engagement, one of the feedback mechanisms of the government, is aimed at getting inputs of the senior public servants in the development of the state. A press statement on Monday...