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By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja As the political weather gathered clouds a major strategic consultation ahead of the 2027 general elections continued across the country, prominent figures of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) gathered in Abuja to fine-tune plans aimed at strengthening the party’s grassroots structure and expanding support for the presidential ambition of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. The high-level meeting took place at the Maitama residence of Shehu Abubakar Atiku, who hosted the Okehi-Adavi House of Representatives aspirant in Kogi State, Hon. Adams Mustapha Ojenya, alongside influential ADC chieftain, and political mother, Hajiya Maryam Ibrahim Salihu Adoke. Discussions reportedly…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Benue State Government has commenced the first phase of its International Entrepreneurship and Youth Empowerment Programme in Belarus, in a major push to prepare young people in the state for global opportunities through technical and vocational training. The initiative, introduced under the administration of Governor Hyacinth Alia, is being executed in collaboration with the National Directorate of Employment and is already underway at the Republican Institute for Vocational Studies (RIPO) in Belarus. Selected participants from Benue State have begun intensive training sessions combining classroom learning with practical hands-on experience in various vocational and infrastructural disciplines.…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on data sharing aimed at strengthening economic decision-making and addressing the growing impact of climate change on agriculture and food security across Africa. The agreement was signed on Wednesday at the CBN Headquarters in Abuja by Prof. Charles Anosike, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, and Muhammad Sani Abdullahi, Deputy Governor, Economic Policy Directorate of the CBN. Speaking during the signing ceremony, Prof. Anosike warned that extreme weather driven by climate change continues to…

….Mrs Kikelomo Adeniyi Calls for Collective Action on Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The President of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Kikelomo Adeniyi, will on Saturday, 16 May 2026, lead a major climate advocacy campaign tagged “Walk for a Greener Nigeria” in Abuja, as part of efforts to promote environmental sustainability and strengthen public participation in climate action across the country. The advocacy walk, scheduled to commence from the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, is expected to attract environmental advocates, community stakeholders, volunteers, government officials, and members of the public in…

By| Ajuluchukwu Brown, Abuja A wave of endorsements has continued to trail the appointment of Ambassador Audu-Rafiu Olusola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, with former foreign ministers, ex-service chiefs, retired diplomats, academics, and community leaders describing the development as a fitting recognition of decades of dedicated national service. Leading the chorus of commendation were renowned former External Affairs Ministers, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi and General Ike Omar Sanda Nwachukwu, who personally conveyed their admiration for the veteran diplomat. The duo, who served during the military administrations of Generals Muhammadu Buhari and Ibrahim Babangida between 1984 and 1993, described…

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…