The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Abdullahi Maikano Saidu as Executive Chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) and 17 others as members of the governing boards of the FRC and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The confirmations were approved during plenary on Wednesday following the consideration and adoption of reports submitted by the Senate Committees on Finance and Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters. Saidu was confirmed alongside six other members of...

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has vowed to resist attempts to manipulate the 2027 general elections, declaring that his camp will “rig those who rig it”. Obi made the statement on Wednesday during a town hall meeting with party supporters in Nasarawa State, where he outlined his plans to tackle electoral malpractice and strengthen Nigeria’s democratic institutions. “Let me assure you, number one, this coming election, we will rig...

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has charged African leaders to address economic hardship, tackle corruption and restoring public confidence in democratic institutions. Osinbajo, while delivering a lecture titled “Democracy and Development: The Imperative of People-Centred Governance” on Tuesday at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Yola, as part of activities marking the 59th birthday of Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri., said African leaders should strengthen people-centred governance. “Public confidence in government...

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Enugu State chapter has unveiled the party’s Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the inauguration of the Campaign Council held at the International Conference Center, the Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, who also is the Chairman of the Campaign Council extolled his administration stating they have justified the mandate handed to him at the 2023 General elections. Praising the President of the Federal Republic...

The Federal Government and the South East Development Commission (SEDC) has kicked off a $100 million gas distribution pipeline project to boost industrialization, attract investments and create jobs in the South East. The 400-kilometre pipeline project demand projection is estimated at 254 million standard cubic feet of gas per day and is designed to connect gas resources to industrial and commercial centres across Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Abia and Ebonyi states. Signing the investment agreement for...