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.. Urges Nigerians to Back Tinubu’s Industrialisation Agenda By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, has said Nigeria’s industrial sector can only become globally competitive through the development of local raw materials and sustained policy consistency by both government and industry stakeholders. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement forum held at the Council’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday, Prof. Ike-Muonso called on Nigerians to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s industrialisation agenda, stressing that local value addition and stronger collaboration among stakeholders are essential for transforming…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja Senator Adeniyi Ayodele Adegbonmire, SAN, has expressed confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), assuring Nigerians that the electoral body is fully prepared to conduct free, fair and credible elections in 2027. Speaking on Tuesday at the Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, during the unveiling of the Professor Humphrey N. Nwosu Centre for Democracy and Human Rights and the annual June 12 Commemoration Lecture, Senator Adegbonmire said he had no doubt about INEC’s capacity to deliver credible elections. “As far as I am concerned, I believe that INEC is equal to the task of ensuring free…

Abayomi Sarumi Recently, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) launched its documentary on the humongous dangers of consuming Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) in Nigeria. SSBs are commonly called soft drinks in Nigeria. However, the impact of soft drinks on the health of consumers is a mockery of its common name. This documentary, ‘Sweet Poison’, is a tool for advocacy, sensitization, and a record of the efforts of the growing coalition demanding for healthy food policies in Nigeria. It also revealed the lies that we live as a nation and further established the false narratives that have been forced…

By Ajuluchukwu Brown, Abuja The recent infraction detected on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) website has sparked significant discussions within Nigeria’s political and civic communities. In a democracy where public trust is fundamental to electoral legitimacy, even minor digital incidents can raise important questions surrounding institutional integrity, cybersecurity, and electoral credibility. What stands out in this episode is not just the incident itself, but the broad spectrum of reactions it has elicited. Civil society organizations, political commentators, opposition figures, and everyday citizens have all voiced their concerns about this development. Many have questioned how such an issue could arise…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Femi Falana, has raised concerns over what he described as the erosion of free speech in Nigeria, warning that citizens are increasingly being arrested and prosecuted for expressing opinions critical of those in power. Falana made the remarks on Tuesday in Abuja during the unveiling of the Professor Humphrey N. Nwosu Centre for Democracy and Human Rights, established in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) as part of activities marking the annual June 12 Democracy Day commemoration lecture. The event was held in…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, and members of the Federal Executive Council on Tuesday highlighted what they described as major achievements recorded under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration as it marks three years in office and Nigeria’s 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. Speaking during a World Press Briefing at the Rotunda Hall of the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, Akume said the Tinubu administration’s economic, security, health, and social reforms were beginning to yield positive results, insisting that the government remained committed to delivering on its…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that political parties will receive official access codes on June 26, 2026, to begin the nomination of candidates for the 2027 General Election through the Commission’s Candidate Nomination Portal. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash O. Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday during the Commission’s Second Quarterly Consultative Meeting with leaders of political parties at the INEC headquarters in Abuja. According to the Chairman, the issuance of access codes marks the transition from the completion of party primaries to the candidate nomination stage of the electoral process. “On Friday, June 26,…

…. Urges Airlines to Obtain Airport-Specific Weather Reports, Residents to Observe Safety Measures By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across several parts of the country from Tuesday, June 9, to Thursday, June 11, 2026, and advised residents, motorists and airline operators to take necessary precautions against adverse weather conditions. In a three-day weather outlook issued by the agency’s Central Forecast Office on Monday, NiMet predicted that northern states would experience mostly sunny conditions with patches of cloud cover, alongside isolated morning thunderstorms and rainfall in some areas. According to the…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja Nigeria’s newly sworn-in Minister of Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has assured Nigerians of sustained improvements in electricity supply, declaring that the Federal Government has already begun implementing key reforms aimed at transforming the nation’s power sector. Speaking shortly after his swearing-in ceremony in Abuja on Monday, Tegbe expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for entrusting him with the responsibility of leading the sector, pledging to serve with integrity, diligence, and accountability. The minister disclosed that since his confirmation by the Senate, the Ministry of Power and its agencies have developed a structured reform strategy focused…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziag Adekunle Salako, on Monday, June 8, 2026, disclosed that unsafe food is responsible for an estimated 866 million cases of illness and 1.5 million deaths globally every year, describing the burden as far greater than previously understood. Speaking in Abuja during the commemoration of World Food Safety Day 2026, themed “From Burden to Solutions: Safe Food Everywhere,” the minister said new global modelling has revealed the devastating health and economic consequences of food-borne diseases, particularly in Africa. According to him, Africa continues to bear…