Category: Governance
House of Representatives Member Yahaya Tongo Dies at Fifty
House of Representatives member Yahaya Bauchi Tongo of Gombe State has died in Abuja after an illness, prompting tributes from lawmakers.
Democracy Day: Makinde Assures Oyo Residents of Ongoing Efforts to Rescue Abducted Pupils, Teachers
Governor Seyi Makinde says efforts to rescue abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State remain ongoing.
House of Representatives Passes Constitutional Amendment Bill on State Police
House of Representatives passes constitutional amendment bill to establish state police and restructure Nigeria’s policing system.
FG Set to Receive 268 Nigerians Evacuated From South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks
South Africa xenophobic attacks, Nigerians evacuated from South Africa, Sola Enikanolaiye, Air Peace evacuation flight, NEMA, NiDCOM, Nigeria Immigration Service, Lagos airport, Nigerian returnees
Power Minister Meets Heads of Agencies to Accelerate Electricity Sector Reforms
Power Minister Joseph Tegbe meets heads of agencies to strengthen collaboration and accelerate reforms in Nigeria’s electricity sector.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, AKWANGA: Tinubu Commissions New School of Science Complex in Nasarawa
AKWANGA, NASARAWA STATE – May 30, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the newly completed School of Science Complex at the College of Education, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, in a move aimed at strengthening science education and enhancing teacher training in Nigeria’s North-Central region. The inauguration of the modern two-storey facility forms part of the…
NPHCDA Inaugurates Lagos Vaccine Hub To Strengthen Nigeria’s Immunization Supply Chain
LAGOS, NIGERIA – May 30, 2026 The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has commissioned the Lagos Vaccine Hub (Cold and Dry Store) in Oshodi, Lagos State, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen its immunization supply chain and improve access to life-saving vaccines across the country.Speaking on behalf of President Bola…
FG Approves Major Sports Infrastructure Upgrades Nationwide
Abuja, Nigeria – May 29, 2026 The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive nationwide upgrade of sports infrastructure as part of renewed efforts to reposition the country’s sports sector and promote youth development.The initiative, announced by the National Sports Commission (NSC), will focus on the rehabilitation, modernization, and construction of sporting facilities across the federation….
CPPE: Nigeria’s Economy on Gradual Recovery Path — but Structural Gaps Persist
Lagos, Nigeria ,Thursday, May 28, 2026 The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has stated that Nigeria’s economy is showing signs of a gradual recovery, while warning that deep-rooted structural weaknesses in key sectors could undermine long-term stability if not urgently addressed.The economic think tank made this known in its policy brief analyzing…
Ekiti ADC Kicks as Court Remands House of Assembly Candidate Over Alleged Rape
Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria,Thursday, May 28, 2026 A Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, has ordered the remand of Ayodele Babatola, the African Democratic Congress (African Democratic Congress (ADC)) candidate for Ado Constituency 1 in the Ekiti State House of Assembly, over allegations of rape. Babatola was reportedly arrested and…