Omobayo Marvellous Godwins remains Edo State Deputy Governor
Following the Federal High Court, Abuja judgement that faulted the impeachment of the erstwhile deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, the Edo State Government has filed a stay of execution of the judgement. Pending the hearing of the appeal of the judgement, the incumbent Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Omobayo Marvellous Godwins remains and continues to serve as […]
Sokoto students coalition hails Governor Aliyu Sokoto, urges free education
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto A coalition of Sokoto state indigenous students’ associations has hailed Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto for his resilience towards prioritising education and support to Sokoto indigenous students academic pursuit across institutions of higher learning. Speaking to reporters at a joint press conference in Sokoto Monday , Comrade Musa Atiku who chairs the […]
Stakeholders Develop Community Engagement Framework for Climate Change-Responsive Social Protection in Kaduna
Kaduna, Nigeria – A significant step towards enhancing social protection systems in response to climate change impacts has been made with the conclusion of a two-day technical session focused on developing a community engagement framework. Organized by the OGP Technical Working Group (TWG) on Strengthening Social Protection Systems, the session took place on June 27th […]
A Win For Democracy, Not Yet Uhuru!
The Supreme Court judgement on Local Government financial autonomy is a welcome development and if effectively enforced will deepen our democracy. The logic behind the local government being administratively and financially autonomous is to ensure government and governance is taken closer to the people. This is designed to give true expression to the democratic definition […]
Assessment of Accountability Mechanisms Aims to Improve Education Sector Performance in Kaduna
By Ehis Agbon, Kaduna, North West Nigeria. Civil Society Organizations and accountability mechanisms focused on education in Kaduna State have undergone an assessment by the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) to enhance their technical capabilities and influence education sector reforms effectively. In his welcome address, Ugwu Kelechi, Policy and Strategy Intervention Manager […]
Supreme Court Bars State Governors from Dissolving Elected Local Government Councils
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled that governors across the country are no longer authorized to dissolve democratically elected Local Government councils. The ruling, delivered on Thursday 11 July 2024, declares such actions unconstitutional under the provisions of the 1999 Constitution as amended. The case, brought before the court by the Attorney General of […]
Time Running Out for Magistrate Facing Desperate Deadline to Raise $150,000 Ransom for Children’s Safe Return
The Gimba family on an outing, the martyred Victor Gimba, 14, at left. Credit: Facebook friend timeline. Truth Nigeria Exclusive: A Mother’s Worst Nightmare. Magistrate Janet Musa speaks about kidnapping, ransom demands. No Sympathy Call from Authorities after 12 Days. By Masara Kim (Jos) She listened in horror as a terrorist fired 28 bullets through […]
Edo Guber: Ighodalo Remains Candidate – PDP
…Says Primary Election Followed Due Process, No Eligible Delegate Excluded The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says that its candidate in the September 21, 2024 Edo State governorship election, Dr. Asue Ighodalo remains validly in the race, contrary to erroneous interpretative media reports of the ruling by the Federal High Court, Abuja. The PDP states that […]
Kaduna State Returns Over 2,500 Hajj Pilgrims Home
The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has so far returned over 2,500, out of its 4, 767 pilgrims that performed this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia. A statement signed by the Agency’s spokesperson, Yunusa Mohammed Abdullahi, explained that the pilgrims were transported back home in five outbound flights by MaxAir Airline. The statement recalled that […]
FIDA Condemns Kidnap Of Mrs Janet Galadima, Call On Government To Expedite Action On Rescue And Release Of Victims
…Condemns Targeted Kidnap Of Judicial Officers The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Kaduna Branch condemns in totality the kidnap of Her Honour, JANET GALADIMA and her four (4) sons and really calls for an expeditious rescue mission. The news of the undeserved kidnap of Her Honour and her four (4) sons came to us […]