Kaduna authorities express alarm about weak participation rates during the current electoral registration activities. Commissioner Ahmed Maiyaki addressed stakeholders on Thursday regarding strategies to boost citizen involvement across the state. Governor Uba Sani mandated comprehensive mobilization campaigns through local councils, traditional authorities, religious organizations, and media outlets. Federal electoral commission data reveals northwestern regions trail behind other areas in registration numbers.
The administration convened expanded discussions with community leaders to address participation gaps. Maiyaki emphasized the nonpartisan nature of efforts targeting all demographic groups for democratic engagement. Local...
Lawmakers in Jigawa State approved additional funding worth ₦75 billion for fiscal year 2025 operations. Deputy Speaker Sani Isyaku Abubakar oversaw Thursday's legislative session where representatives adopted the Appropriation Committee's recommendations. Committee Chairman Ibrahim Hamza Adamu detailed the allocation breakdown with ₦58 billion designated for state activities and ₦17.109 billion distributed among 27 local government areas. The supplementary funds target infrastructure development, medical services, and youth programs.
Governor Umar Namadi initially presented a ₦698.3 billion budget proposal during December 2024. The additional appropriation raises total spending authorization to ₦756.3 billion for the current year...
Representatives for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar refuted allegations claiming he pledged ethnic favoritism toward Yoruba people during potential 2027 presidential campaigns. Paul Ibe, serving as media adviser, dismissed statements attributed to Kola Johnson, whom reports identified as Abubakar's consultant. The adviser confirmed Abubakar maintains no professional relationship with Johnson and labeled circulated claims as fabricated misinformation. Ibe accused current presidential administration officials of orchestrating deceptive campaigns against opposition politicians.
The media representative characterized ethnic preference suggestions as deeply insulting and part of systematic disinformation efforts. Ibe emphasized that...
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani believes military governments across West Africa face inevitable transitions back to democratic systems. The politician argues that current juntas in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea will eventually organize electoral processes. He predicts these military leaders will declare themselves victorious in future contests before establishing parliamentary systems. This cycle would restore civilian governance while maintaining the same leadership structures.
Sani also advocates for Rwanda to receive Africa's permanent United Nations Security Council position. He considers Rwanda superior to larger African nations such as Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, and Ethiopia for this role. The former senator...
Lagos State authorities commenced enforcement operations against unauthorized construction at the Trade Fair Complex within Ojo territory. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's Senior Special Assistant for New Media, Jubril Gawat, announced the initiative through social media on Thursday. The campaign targets violations of building regulations and planning standards across the commercial area. Officials aim to restore proper development protocols while removing structures that compromise public safety.
Multiple government departments coordinated the enforcement action against non-compliant buildings. The Physical Planning Ministry, Building Control Agency, Urban Renewal Agency, and Physical Planning Permit Authority led the operation. State...
Former Nigerian leader Goodluck Jonathan commended Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera after he acknowledged electoral defeat before official results emerged. Chakwera contacted his rival Peter Mutharika by telephone to offer congratulations on winning the presidential contest. Jonathan expressed admiration for this display of good sportsmanship through a Facebook statement. The Nigerian statesman also praised the president-elect and characterized the voting process as orderly.
African democracy strengthens when elected officials demonstrate integrity, humility, and institutional respect, Jonathan observed. He expressed hope that Malawi's conduct would encourage other nations to honor electoral outcomes and prioritize citizens over...
Vice President Kashim Shettima advocated for a two-state solution as the most respectful approach to achieving permanent peace in Palestine. He delivered these remarks Wednesday during his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Nigerian official emphasized that Palestinian people deserve equal treatment and fundamental human rights rather than being treated as expendable casualties. He condemned violent actions against civilians in Gaza and criticized illegal attacks on Qatar.
Shettima argued that Palestinians merit the same freedoms and dignity that other populations worldwide enjoy. His speech highlighted Nigeria's concern for regional conflicts affecting innocent populations across different territories. The...
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar demanded that President Bola Tinubu's government address security challenges with the same intensity applied to revenue collection. His statement responded to Tuesday's insurgent assault on Wagga Mongono community within Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Four people died during the violence while many others sustained injuries as attackers destroyed residential buildings, commercial establishments and religious facilities.
The Peoples Democratic Party's 2023 presidential candidate expressed frustration with government security promises that produce minimal results. Citizens grow weary of administrative claims regarding safety improvements while violent incidents continue across...
Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi criticized Nigerian political leaders for extravagant behavior during his recent American visit. The politician traveled through Atlanta, Washington, and Chicago over three days. He observed stark differences between leadership styles in both nations. Obi shared his experiences on social media platform X.
Atlanta generates more revenue than Nigeria despite having a smaller annual budget of approximately three billion dollars. Mayor Andre Dickens demonstrates humble leadership by traveling without special accommodations. Obi accompanied the mayor on a regular commercial flight from Atlanta to Washington. Dickens boarded and departed the aircraft like ordinary passengers without assistance...
