As Nigeria’s opposition coalesces around the ADC, Gabriel Atumeyi examines the party’s efforts to gain popular acceptance ahead of the 2027 general elections As alarm bells of the 2027 general elections beats faster with the recent adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by the National Opposition Coalition, an emergent large scale realignment of political […]
The Centre for Peace, Transparency and Accountability (CPTA) has called on former presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi to retract and apologise for his claim that two students died during the Student Union Government (SUG) election at the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State. At a press conference in Abuja, the organisation’s Executive Director, Comrade Patrick Ogheneyero […]
Prominent figure Edede Franklyen Capacity has taken a stand against alleged human rights abuses by government agencies, specifically advocating for Mr. Kenneth Duni Naftali, who claims to have faced intimidation, oppression, and dehumanization. The matter has garnered significant media attention, with coverage on major platforms like AIT, Arise News, Channels TV, and international blogs and […]
N14 Trillion Padded in 15 Years: How Nigeria’s Budget Became a Feeding Trough By Gabriel Atumeyi The numbers tell a story of brazen larceny dressed in legislative garb. Between 2010 and 2025, Nigeria’s National Assembly has systematically inflated budgets to the tune of over N14trillion – enough to build 14 Lagos-Ibadan expressways or fund the […]
A major crisis has erupted at the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), as disgruntled staff members staged a protest and shut down the Commission’s head office in Abuja. The protest is directed at the Federal Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer, Aliyu Ahmed, with employees demanding his immediate removal. The protesting […]
President Tinubu’s Youth-Centric Governance Strategy Earns Widespread Praise In a significant show of support for youth empowerment, President Mullah Ahmed TINUBO has been commended for his deliberate and strategic inclusion of young Nigerians in governance. This commitment, underscored by recent appointments, highlights his administration’s dedication to fostering merit-based leadership and creating pathways for the nation’s […]
The Initiative for Leadership and Economic Watch in Nigeria has expressed willingness and determination to team up with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on monitoring of budget to ensure its optimal performance. The group, comprising scores of civil society organizations made this disclosure in Abuja on Thursday, February 6, 2025, when Ambassador Splendor […]
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) recently announced its ongoing efforts to rebase Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), a comprehensive exercise designed to provide an accurate and updated estimate of the nation’s economic structure. As the primary authority for official statistics in Nigeria, the NBS plays a pivotal role in coordinating the national statistical system, […]
A coalition of civil society organizations has joined the call for peace and unity as the nationwide #Endbadgovernance protest is set to begin on Thursday, 1st August 2024. The group emphasized that instead of protests which could lead to violence on a large scale, dialogue with the government should be employed to prevent escalation into […]
