Okpebholo’s 30 Days of Retrogression
By Crusoe Osagie The deeply embarrassing, shameful, and disappointing display by Edo State Governor-select, Monday Okpebholo, where he stuttered and faltered while delivering the State’s 2025 budget, not only exposed his gross incompetence, incoherence, and lack of capacity for the revered office of Governor but also speaks volumes about the poor quality of governance and […]
Okpebholo lied on Edo’s debt profile, says Obaseki
…challenges him to provide details of debt, whom debt is owed …says immediate past govt left N30bn in State’s coffers The claim by Senator Monday Okpebholo, the incumbent governor of Edo State, about the State’s debt profile is a blatant lie and should be disregarded as a cocktail of complete falsehood. As we stated earlier, […]
8th Africa Media Development Journalism Conference: A Landmark Event in Kaduna
Sarah Agbon, Kaduna, Nigeria The Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) successfully hosted the 8th edition of its Africa Media Development Journalism Conference at the Asaa Pyramid Hotel, Kaduna December 4 to 5, 2024. This annual gathering brought together journalists, mass communication scholars, civil society leaders, development partners, and policy experts to discuss strategies for advancing […]
Key Insights and Lessons from the Kaduna State 2025 Budget of Sustaining Rural Transformation and Inclusive Development
By Sumayya Abdullahi Hussaini, Advocate for Social Justice, Transparency and ethusiasit for Inclusive Development. 1. The 2025 Draft Budget offers numerous lessons that are critical for understanding the fiscal and developmental priorities of Kaduna State. While the budget size in Naira is higher than that of 2024, its value in dollars is comparatively lower, reflecting […]
In the Matter of Dele Farotimi before the Star Chamber
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Paul Anyebe was a judge of the High Court of Benue State in north-central Nigeria who had a young son with sticky fingers and a sense of adventure It was his role as a dad that endangered his job as a judge. One night around 1983, Anyebe caught his son attempting […]
Omofoma Pledges Greater Recognition for Esan Nation as Senatorial Aspirant Meets Ekpoma Youths.
Edo Central Senatorial District Labour Party (LP) aspirant, Engr. Osereme Christen Omofoma, has assured the people of the district that his presence at the National Assembly will bring greater recognition and development to the Esan nation. He made this pledge during the inaugural meeting of the Ekpoma Youths Development Association (EYDA) over the weekend. Engr. […]
Stakeholders Commit to Raising Awareness on Social Protection Programs in Kaduna State
Kaduna, Nigeria – On November 25, 2024, the Coalition of Associations for Leadership, Peace, Empowerment & Development (CALPED) in collaboration with the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Technical Working Group (TWG) on Strengthening Social Protection (SAP3) held a one-day stakeholders’ planning meeting. The meeting brought together Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and media partners to discuss the […]
EFCC chair Olukoyede urges youths to brace against corruption , related offences for self actualisation , innovative progress
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has urged youths in the country to fiercely rise in tackling corruption and allied offences through responsive collaboration towards achieving self actualisation and innovative progress for promoting positive national values. ” Taking short cuts will always cut people short. Reject short cut through corruption and […]
Governor Aliyu Sokoto says NIPSS pivot for unity, development policies for Nigeria’s advancement
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has said that the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, remain a pivot of unity in driving administration policies that fosters development for the advancement of the country. Aliyu Sokoto made the remark on Tuesday in Sokoto while receiving on courtesy call members of the […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Condemns Arrest of Human Rights Advocate Dele Farotimi
The arrest and detention of prominent lawyer and human rights advocate Dele Farotimi have sparked outrage, with Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar leading the condemnation. Farotimi, known for his outspoken defense of fundamental rights, was reportedly detained over allegations of defamation—a charge many believe should not involve law enforcement. In a strongly worded statement, Atiku […]