Category: News
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Ahead of 2027, SEG Opens Corruption Dossier on Enugu Politicians, Aspirants
The Save Enugu Group (SEG) has unveiled plans to subject political officeholders and aspirants in Enugu State to what it described as an extensive accountability and integrity assessment ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that individuals linked to corruption or financial misconduct would face exposure and possible prosecution by anti-graft agencies. The group disclosed…
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ALGON NEC Endorses Tinubu for 2027, Enforces Discipline, Reaffirms Leadership in Sweeping Abuja Resolutions
Nigeria’s foremost umbrella body for local government leadership, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), has taken far-reaching decisions that blend political alignment, institutional discipline, and leadership consolidation, following its 54th (Expanded) National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Abuja. The high-stakes meeting, convened on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, brought together council chairmen from…
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Religious Group Dismisses Bribery Claims Against Matawalle, Warns Against “Dangerous Misinformation”
The United Front for Religious Tolerance in Nigeria has dismissed as “false, misleading, and inflammatory” allegations circulating online that the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, attempted to bribe a United States official, warning that such claims risk undermining national stability and public trust. In a press statement signed by Barrister Okie…
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US Lawmaker: NADG Rubbishes Terror, Bribery Allegations Against Matawalle, Says Security Crisis Not One Man’s Fault
The National Alliance for Democratic Governance (NADG) has dismissed allegations linking the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, to terrorism and bribery, describing them as unsubstantiated and warning against the growing influence of unverified claims in shaping public opinion on Nigeria’s security challenges. In a detailed press statement signed by its…
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Renewed Hope GEEP 3.0: FG Prioritises Farmers’ Access to Structured Credit in Jigawa
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to empowering smallholder farmers across the country under the Renewed Hope Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP 3.0), with a renewed push on the FarmerMoni scheme aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and strengthening food security. According to a statement signed by Attari M. Hope, Anipr, the Deputy Director…
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End of Monopoly: Kadarko District Demands Zoning of Wase Reps Seat After 20-Year Lockdown
Tensions within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State’s Wase Federal Constituency may be heading toward a defining moment, as party members in Kadarko District have issued a firm and unmistakable warning: adopt zoning ahead of the 2027 general elections or risk deepening internal divisions that could fracture the party’s base. This position emerged…
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Two Decades, One Seat: Pressure Mounts on Wase APC to Open Up Representation
Mounting agitation within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Wase Local Government Area is reshaping the party’s internal conversation on equity, access, and succession, as a coalition of stakeholders pushes for an end to what it describes as a two-decade concentration of representation in a single political stream. The pressure is being driven by a…
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Security Boost: ALGON Partners Police to Tackle Insecurity Nationwide
In a renewed push to confront Nigeria’s security challenges, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria has strengthened its partnership with the Nigeria Police Force, as its National President, Bello Lawal, led a high-level delegation to meet with the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, in Abuja. The high-profile meeting at the Force Headquarters signaled…
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Musa Challenges Graduates Of AFIT On Innovation And Technology
Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) OFR has challenged the graduates of Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) to embrace innovation and technology in shaping the future of Nigeria’s defence and security sector. Musa gave the challenge during the institute’s 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Combined Convocation Ceremony for the award of…
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Defence Ministry Permanent Secretary Applauds MoD-HIP on HIV/AIDS, COVID-19 Response, Pledges Stronger Support
The Permanent Secretary of Nigeria’s Ministry of Defence, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, has lauded the leadership and staff of the Ministry of Defence Health Implementation Programme (MoD-HIP) for their sustained dedication and professionalism in combating HIV/AIDS and other public health challenges, particularly among Armed Forces families. Pheelangwah gave the commendation during a familiarisation visit to the…
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