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….Adavi/Okehi House of Representatives Hopeful Urges Citizens to Defend Democracy Through Responsible Voting By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja House of Representatives hopeful for the Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency, Hon. Aisha Ibrahim Adoke (AIA), has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of Democracy Day, describing June 12 as a historic symbol of national unity, electoral integrity, and the collective will of the people. In her Democracy Day message, Adoke paid tribute to the significance of June 12, widely regarded as the day that produced one of the freest and fairest elections in Nigeria’s political history and which has since become a national symbol of…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja As Nigeria marks Democracy Day 2026, renowned diaspora leader and June 12 democracy advocate, HRH Queen Mother Ambassador Amina Temitope Labinjo Ajayi JP, popularly known as Mama Diaspora, has called on Nigerians at home and abroad to renew their commitment to justice, unity, and national development. In her Democracy Day message to Nigerians across the world, Queen Mother Ajayi described democracy as more than a historic date, emphasizing that it represents a daily commitment to building a stronger and more prosperous nation. “Democracy is not just a date. It is our daily commitment to justice, unity,…

… Questions Quality of Life, Security and Trust in Government as Nation Marks June 12 By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja As Nigerians marked the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, the opposition party, African Democratic Congress (ADC), has declared that the country’s democratic gains are being undermined by worsening insecurity, economic hardship and declining public confidence in government institutions. In an open letter to Nigerians signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said Democracy Day should serve not only as a celebration of Nigeria’s return to civilian rule but also as a moment for honest reflection on the state of…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja Nigeria’s crude oil production surged to an 11-month high in May 2026, with the country exceeding its Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) production quota and reinforcing its position as Africa’s leading oil producer. Latest industry figures released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) showed that Nigeria produced an average of 1,530,354 barrels of crude oil per day during the month, alongside 170,446 barrels of condensates, bringing total daily hydrocarbon output to 1,700,800 barrels. The crude oil production level represents 102 per cent of Nigeria’s OPEC quota of 1.5 million barrels per day,…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day, reaffirming its commitment to democratic governance, the rule of law and national unity. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. Democracy Day, observed annually on June 12, remains one of Nigeria’s most significant national observances, honouring the courage, resilience and sacrifices of Nigerians whose struggles and advocacy paved the way for the country’s democratic journey. Speaking through a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending period poverty, breaking menstrual stigma, and ensuring that no Nigerian girl is denied education or opportunities because of menstruation. This commitment was highlighted during the 2026 World Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day commemoration held at Federal Government Girls College, Bwari, where government officials, development partners, educators, students, and civil society organizations gathered under the global theme, “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld.” Representing the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Ali Andrew Madugu delivered the Minister’s keynote address, emphasizing that menstrual health is a matter of dignity,…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja In a major step toward strengthening innovation and modernizing public service delivery, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has inaugurated its Service Innovation Committee, a new body tasked with driving research, digital transformation, and institutional excellence across the Agency. The Committee was inaugurated on Wednesday at NiMet’s headquarters in Abuja as part of efforts to institutionalize innovation, deepen research and development, and enhance operational efficiency. The initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s public service reform agenda and directives from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation aimed at fostering innovation across government…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to launch intelligence-driven special operations against the smuggling of vegetable oil into the country, as part of efforts to safeguard local investments, protect jobs, and strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed the initiative during a high-level meeting with stakeholders in the vegetable oil industry held at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. Speaking at the meeting, Adeniyi reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to combating smuggling through strategic enforcement, intelligence gathering, and stronger collaboration with industry operators. He emphasized that Customs and stakeholders share…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled June 16 to 25, 2026, for the conduct of political party primaries in newly restored state constituencies across Kogi, Benue, Delta and Jigawa states ahead of the 2027 General Election. The decision follows court judgments directing the restoration of previously suppressed constituencies and is in line with the powers vested in the Commission by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Electoral Act, 2026. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja Nigeria’s solid minerals sector has attracted more than $2.6 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) within the last two years following sweeping reforms introduced by the Federal Government, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has said. Alake made the disclosure on Wednesday at the official launch of the Early Stage Mineral Exploration and Research Grants Endowment (EMERGE) programme held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. According to the minister, the investment inflow is a direct result of policy reforms aimed at sanitising the mining sector, improving transparency, strengthening regulation, and creating a more attractive…