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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Friday swore in 20 permanent secretaries, including the state’s first visually impaired permanent secretary, Melody Omosah, describing the appointments as a milestone for inclusivity and merit-based public service. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Festival Hall of the Government House in Benin City, also saw the inauguration of two…
The Senate has confirmed Abayomi Sunday Fasina as a non-career ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, despite opposition from some lawmakers and recent protests by civil society organisations over his nomination. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs chaired by Senator Sani Bello. Presenting…
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has pledged N1 million to each Edo indigene evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, saying the money will help them secure accommodation and rebuild their lives. The governor made the announcement on Monday while receiving the returnees at the Festival Hall of the Government House in Benin City. He…
With less than four years left to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Federal Government and the United Nations on Monday warned that Nigeria cannot meet the ambitious global targets through public funding alone, calling for an urgent mobilisation of private capital and innovative financing to avert a widening development gap. The warning…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has reaffirmed that ethical leadership, rooted in integrity, accountability and public trust, remains the cornerstone of sustainable national development, calling on leaders and citizens alike to embrace values that strengthen institutions and foster national unity. The position was presented by the North-East Zonal Director of the Agency, Mallam Nuru Yusuf…
Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate not only democracy but also the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in…
Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced that the ongoing reconstruction of the State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt will be completed and ready for use by the first quarter of 2027. The governor made the declaration on Monday after inspecting the extensive renovation works at the iconic government facility located in the Old…
By Paul Dasimeokuma Nigeria currently manages a staggering ₦68.32 trillion budget through an audit framework that is effectively a colonial relic. The Audit Ordinance of 1956, which remains the primary reference for federal audit reports, technically ceased to be part of Nigerian law in 1990 and is conspicuously absent from the 2004 Laws of the…
Stakeholders have described Senate President Godswill Akpabio as a model of leadership in worker welfare, urging public office holders to emulate his approach as Nigeria marks this year’s Workers’ Day. Speaking on the significance of the occasion, the Chairman of International Watchers, Dr Olusegun Ademola, said Akpabio’s record in office reflects a deliberate and consistent…
The President of Global Peace Movement International, Dr Mike Uyi, has called on Nigerians to take collective responsibility for the country’s development, stressing that the nation’s progress depends on the active involvement of its citizens. In a press statement, Dr Uyi said Nigeria belongs to all Nigerians, noting that those elected into public office are…