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By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja. The Friends of Africa and Nigeria for Good Governance (FOAN) has thrown its weight behind the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the party as the only political platform capable of rescuing Nigeria from its current challenges. In a statement issued on Friday, February 20, 2026, Friends of Africa and Nigeria for Good Governance – FOAN commended ADC’s renewed national recognition pledge and its commitment to driving a people-focused manifesto through credible aspirants across the country. FOAN President, Joseph Uchenyo Johnson, speaking through the group’s Secretary-General, Salami Abdulrahaman, said the organisation is prepared to mobilise…
By|| Goodluck E.Adubazi || Abuja In Nigeria’s evolving political landscape, where technocrats increasingly test their influence at the ballot box, Hon. Dr. Aisha Ibrahim Adoke represents a blend of bureaucracy, business, and ambition. From the structured offices of the Federal Capital Territory to the charged terrain of constituency politics, Dr. Adoke’s journey is one shaped by persistence and strategic positioning. As a Director of Public Service, she built her reputation on administrative discipline and an insistence that governance must deliver measurable outcomes for ordinary citizens. Associates say her leadership style emphasized mentorship, opening pathways for younger officers to advance professionally…
By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that the conduct of credible elections is a collective responsibility of all stakeholders, as preparations reach their final stage for the February 21, 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, made the assertion on Wednesday at an enlarged stakeholders’ forum held at Barcelona Hotel, Abuja. Addressing political party leaders, chairmanship candidates, security agencies, civil society groups, and members of the media, Amupitan emphasized that while INEC is constitutionally mandated to organize and supervise elections, the success of the process depends on…
By Ajuluchukwu Brown. Movement for the Emancipation of Kogi State (MEKSTA) Accuses Yahaya Bello of Corruption Amid Ongoing Court Cases Kogi State, Nigeria – Despite being embroiled in multiple corruption cases for alleged embezzlement of a staggering N200 billion during his tenure as Governor, Yahaya Bello’s lavish lifestyle continues to raise eyebrows as he reportedly diverts more state funds for personal use. According to credible intelligence shared by the Movement for the Emancipation of Kogi State (MEKSTA), Bello has directed his successor, Usman Ododo, to release N3 billion from Kogi State’s coffers for personal purposes, including settling the financial needs…
By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja The Health Sector Reform Coalition Nigeria (HSRC) has urged the National Assembly of Nigeria to investigate the alleged release of only N36 million out of the N218 billion capital budget appropriated to the Federal Ministry of Health Nigeria for 2025. Chairman of the coalition, Muhammad Lecky, made the call in Abuja, citing disclosures made during the ministry’s 2026 budget defence before the House of Representatives Committee. He described the development as “one of the most alarming fiscal performance failures in Nigeria’s recent governance history.” According to him, extreme under-release of capital…
By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja The SERVICOM National Office has applauded the National Youth Service Corps for notable improvements in its service delivery, particularly in the conduct of Orientation Camp activities, such as feeding and other services provided to Corps Members. The SERVICOM National Coordinator, Nnenna Akajemeli, gave the commendation as a keynote speaker at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Second Quarter Networking Meeting for Desk Officers held in Abuja, with the theme; “Leveraging SERVICOM Principles for Effective and Efficient Service Delivery in NYSC.” Akajemeli, who was represented at the event by the Head of Operations, SERVICOM, Mrs…
By|| Goodluck E.Adubazi || Abuja The House of Representatives hopeful for Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency, Aisha Ibrahim Adoke, has extended warm greetings to constituents observing both the holy month of Ramadan and the Christian season of fasting, urging residents to embrace the shared values of faith, sacrifice, and unity. In her goodwill message to the people of Adavi and Okehi, Dr. Adoke congratulated Muslim faithful on the commencement of Ramadan while also acknowledging Christian brothers and sisters observing periods of fasting and prayer, including the Lenten season. “Ramadan Mubarak and God’s abundant grace to all our Christian faithful in this…
By || Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja Pandemonium erupted on Tuesday, 17 February, 2026, at the National Assembly complex in Abuja after police fired teargas at peaceful demonstrators demanding mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results. The protesters, who gathered as early as 9:00 a.m. at the Democracy Avenue entrance to the National Assembly, initially staged a peaceful rally calling for credible elections and reforms to Nigeria’s Electoral Act. However, the situation deteriorated around noon when security operatives moved in to disperse the crowd with teargas. The demonstrators had blocked access roads to the complex, insisting that lawmakers adopt…
By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja The Director-General (DG) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has called on managers of the Scheme’s ventures to be receptive to new ideas that will make their operations conform to global best practices. He made the call while declaring open the 2026 Farm/Ventures Managers’ Workshop, themed “Promoting Viable Partnerships For Profitable NYSC Ventures,” in Abuja. Nafiu, who was represented by the Director, Corps Mobilisation, Mrs. Rachel Idaewor, said the NYSC ventures were products of initiatives designed to empower Corps Members, Staff and host communities, and enjoined the managers…
By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja The Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has indicated interest in partnering with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to provide training on data privacy and protection for Nigerians. The National Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Commission, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, made this known when he paid a courtesy visit to the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. Olatunji said the partnership would strengthen the acquisition of digital skills among Corps Members, and also prepare them for opportunities in the growing digital economy. He added that the commission had identified about 500,000 data processors…