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By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The nationwide ward and local government congress of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was conducted peacefully on Thursday in Okehi, with stakeholders commending the orderly and rancor-free process. https://youtu.be/Y_0nX4cbfr4?si=PHm5uCoADqoYA1ga Speaking shortly after monitoring activities at the congress venue, the Adavi/Okehi House of Representatives hopeful, Hon. Dr. Aisha Ibrahim Adoke (AIA), praised the smooth conduct of the exercise. She noted that the process aligns with the constitution of the ADC, which she described as a party rooted in fairness, equity, and justice. https://youtu.be/pTOieuWZ3ZY?si=3AW256Oxbbm2x0gq Dr. Adoke congratulated party stakeholders and executives on the successful affirmation process and…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja A new wave of hope has begun in the Galadimawa community of Abuja as Regy & Henry Amazing Grace Foundation (RHAGF) in partnership with NMEC, SOOWER, Mental health For Youth initiative, NACTAL, officially commenced a three-week intensive training program aimed at empowering vulnerable and at-risk populations. The initiative, titled “Literacy Through Vocational and Psychosocial Support Intervention,” kicked off on April 7 and is scheduled to run through April 21. It combines basic literacy education with hands-on vocational training and psychosocial support, offering participants a holistic pathway toward self-reliance and improved well-being. According to organizers, the…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The US State Department has ordered non-emergency personnel and their families to leave the American Embassy in Abuja, citing a rapidly deteriorating security situation across Nigeria. This authorized departure, issued on April 8, 2026, highlights the growing inability of Nigerian authorities to maintain basic order even in the capital. The embassy will stay open with reduced capacity for emergency services, while the consulate in Lagos continues normal operations. Nigeria remains under a Level 3 “Reconsider Travel” advisory due to rampant crime, terrorism, kidnapping, civil unrest, and unreliable healthcare. Multiple states and regions carry the highest…
By|Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday paid a high-level solidarity visit to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), raising alarm over what both parties described as increasing political pressure on opposition groups across the country. The PDP delegation said the visit was prompted by recent political attacks targeting opposition parties, warning that such developments pose a serious risk to Nigeria’s democratic framework. According to the party, similar pressures have been experienced within its ranks in recent times, underscoring what it called a “shared threat” to political plurality. Speaking during the meeting, members of…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially released the timetable for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Orientation Course, outlining key dates and safety guidelines for prospective corps members across the country. According to the scheme’s management, the three-week orientation exercise will be conducted simultaneously in all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. The programme is scheduled to begin with the reception and registration of prospective corps members on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, and will close at midnight on Friday, April 24, 2026. The swearing-in ceremony for participants mobilized…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs), including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), BudgiT, Impact – Bridge, ActionAid Nigeria, and other advocacy groups, has issued a strong warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing his administration of endangering citizens’ livelihoods through persistent breaches of Nigeria’s fiscal laws. At a press conference held in Abuja, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the External Conference Hall, ActionAid, Abuja, the Coalition of the Civil Society group raised alarm over what it described as “systemic failures” in the country’s public finance management,…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja ActionAid Nigeria has strongly condemned the Federal Government’s proposed allocation of ₦135.22 billion for post-election litigation ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing it as a troubling signal that Nigeria’s electoral process is being set up for failure. In a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja, the organisation said the figure represents a dramatic and unjustifiable increase compared to previous election cycles. It cited data from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which allocated about ₦2.104 billion for litigation in 2022 and ₦3.087 billion in 2023 following the last general elections. The leap to ₦135 billion,…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The World Bank has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s poverty crisis, revealing that about 40 percent of children in Nigeria are stunted due to persistent economic hardship. Speaking at the Nigeria Development Update held at the Abuja Continental Hotel, the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, said poverty levels remain alarmingly high despite signs of economic resilience. https://youtu.be/n4pu9qDRVu8?si=5ZSWIJTk0NYQ5WPV Presenting the report titled “Nigeria’s Tomorrow Must Start Today: The Case for Early Childhood Development,” Verghis emphasized that while the economy is showing strength, faster and more inclusive poverty reduction is urgently needed.…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The Gombe State Government has announced the successful reintegration of over 350,000 out-of-school children into classrooms, marking a major milestone in its education reform efforts. Speaking at the World Bank Nigeria Development Update held in Abuja on Tuesday, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya—represented by the State Commissioner for Finance, Muhammad Gambo Magaji—said the initiative forms part of a broader strategy focused on early childhood development. The event, themed “Nigeria’s Tomorrow Must Start Today: The Case for Early Childhood Development,” brought together key policymakers and development partners to address the country’s education challenges. Magaji stated that the…
By|Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja Fresh revelation has emerged over Nigeria’s ongoing energy challenges as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of re-approving a ₦3.3 trillion budget allegedly first sanctioned in May 2024. The accusation was made by Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, following a widely discussed incident described as a “no light” stopover disruption at Plateau Airport. In a statement shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Abdullahi claimed that the president’s response to the airport incident raises questions about policy consistency and transparency. “After the ‘no light’ stopover disaster at Plateau…