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By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja ActionAid Nigeria has warned that Nigeria is descending into a worsening multi-dimensional crisis marked by rising poverty, insecurity, fiscal mismanagement, and declining public trust in governance, despite projected economic growth figures. The warning was issued by the organisation’s Board of Directors during its 58th Board Meeting, where members reviewed the state of the nation and expressed deep concern over what they described as the widening gap between economic indicators and the harsh realities faced by ordinary Nigerians. According to the Board, recent findings by the World Bank reveal that more than ₦34 trillion — representing…

….”Says Adavi West Deserves Opportunity After Years of Imbalance By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The race for the 2027 House of Representatives seat for Okehi/Adavi Federal Constituency gathered momentum as Hon. Adams Mustapha Ojenya officially picked his nomination form, declaring that the contest must be guided by fairness, equity, inclusion, and regional balance. Speaking during an interaction with supporters and political stakeholders, Hon. Mustapha said his aspiration was driven by the need to ensure balanced representation within the constituency, particularly between Adavi East and Adavi West. According to him, Adavi East has occupied the Green Chamber seat for two consecutive…

In a move signaling the intensification of the 2027 political race for the Okehi/Adavi Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, frontline aspirant Hon. Aisha Ibrahim Adoke (PhD), popularly known as AIA, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, officially submitted her nomination forms at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Headquarters in Abuja. The submission follows her formal purchase of nomination forms on Thursday, May 7, 2026, under the platform of the ADC, positioning her among the leading contenders seeking to represent the people of Okehi and Adavi Federal Constituency at the Green Chamber of the National Assembly. https://youtu.be/ID4xM6kQGmc?si=m8BemkHS4GSiDpJL Committed…

….Calls Alleged Deductions “Criminal, Cruel, a Betrayal of Nigerians” By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja. The African Democratic Congress on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on the ruling APC-led administration, alleging that governors elected on the platform of the party diverted over ₦800 billion from Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocations to finance the 2027 re-election campaign of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a strongly worded statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party described the alleged diversion of public funds as “shameless, cruel and criminal,” accusing the government of prioritising politics over the welfare of suffering…

By:Ajuluchukwu Brown, Abuja Fresh controversy has engulfed the build-up to the 2027 elections in Kogi State following allegations that candidates for the State House of Assembly elections were imposed by the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress despite earlier assurances of a transparent process. Multiple aggrieved aspirants and party sources accused Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of supervising what one dissatisfied contender described as a “robbery of democracy” during consultations and arrangements for the party primaries held between late April and early May 2026 at the Government House in Lokoja. The allegations come in spite of reports that the governor…

….”NiMet Boss Celebrated for Transformative Leadership and Commitment to Meteorological Education Across Nigeria and West Africa. By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Prof. Charles Anosike, has been honoured with the 2026 Nigerian Educational Excellence Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership and commitment to advancing education through meteorology-based studies and professional training across Nigeria and the West African sub-region. The prestigious award was presented on Monday, May 11, 2026, by the Faculty of Education of Federal University Oye-Ekiti during a ceremony held at the university in Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State. Since…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja. ….“True celebration is measured not by what we receive, but by what we give” — Ikudomi Muhammad Olanrewaju. In a remarkable display of compassion and humanitarian service, the MD Foundation for Charity and National Integration on Tuesday carried out a major food distribution outreach to support needy families as part of the birthday celebration of its Founder and Executive Director, Ikudomi Muhammad Olanrewaju, popularly known as MD. Rather than marking his birthday with personal luxury or elaborate festivities, the philanthropist chose to dedicate the occasion to serving vulnerable members of the community through the foundation’s…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja “A national emergency line built to save lives now stands as both a symbol of hope and a reminder of Nigeria’s broken response system”, Goodluck. In many countries, three numbers can mean the difference between life and death. In the United States, it is 911. In the United Kingdom, 999. In Nigeria, it is 112 — the National Emergency Number established to provide citizens with rapid access to police, fire, and medical emergency services. On paper, the system represents one of the most ambitious communication-security interventions ever introduced by the Nigerian government. In reality, however, many…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to increase the remuneration of corps members engaged as ad hoc staff during elections across the country. General Nafiu also urged the electoral body to ensure prompt payment of insurance benefits and medical support for corps members who sustain injuries or lose their lives while on election duty. The appeal was made during a courtesy visit by the Chairman of INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan, to the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced plans to deploy more than 1.4 million members of the National Youth Service Corps as ad hoc staff for the 2027 general elections, underscoring the critical role corps members continue to play in Nigeria’s democratic process. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle O. Nafiu, at the Yakubu Gowon House in Abuja on Monday. Speaking during the meeting, Amupitan described the partnership between INEC and the NYSC as indispensable, declaring that elections in Nigeria could…