Ayodele Olawande, minister for youth development, has urged Nigerian youths to stop depending on politicians for financial rewards and instead focus on contributing ideas, skills and value to national development. The minister spoke on Saturday in Abuja during the Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria themed, “The Place of Nigerian…
Government Plans Major Citizenship Reform New Zealand will introduce a new citizenship test for migrants in the second half of 2027 as part of changes to its naturalisation process. Under the new system, applicants seeking citizenship by grant must complete an in-person English examination. Authorities said the reform aims to strengthen civic integration and ensure…
Beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) in Anambra State have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term, donating N10.7 million towards his 2027 expression of interest form. The students made the presentation on Friday at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam campus. According to the students, the gesture reflects appreciation for the impact…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has warned those planning to rig the 2027 election to “rethink”, insisting that Nigerians must be allowed to choose their leaders freely. Obi spoke on Saturday during the inaugural national convention of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Abuja. The party had earlier announced that…
Seriake Dickson, senator representing Bayelsa West, says the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) plans to build an enduring ideological political institution similar to the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa. Dickson, founder of the party, spoke on Saturday at the NDC’s inaugural national convention in Abuja. According to him, the party was established to promote…
Osigwe Raises Alarm Over Missing NYSC Member President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, has called for the immediate release of abducted lawyer and National Youth Service Corps member, Eunice Ameh. Osigwe described Ameh’s disappearance as painful and deeply troubling to the legal community. He made the appeal in a statement posted on X…
Militants Attack Police Checkpoint in Bannu At least 12 police officers died after militants attacked a police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan. The attackers detonated a car bomb before launching a coordinated assault on the security post in the Fateh Khel area of Bannu, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Officials confirmed that five officers sustained injuries during…
MAN Seeks Stable Crude Supply for Refineries The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to guarantee steady crude oil supply to refineries and petrochemical plants across the country. The association also called for massive investment in gas infrastructure to support industrial expansion and strengthen local production. MAN made the appeal after the…
Former President Advises Elderly Nigerians on Healthy Living Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has advised octogenarians to adopt healthy lifestyles if they want to live beyond 90 years. Obasanjo gave the advice during the 80th birthday celebration of the Asiwaju Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta states, Olatunde Badmus, in Osogbo, Osun State. The former president…
Seriake Dickson, senator representing Bayelsa West, says there is no pending court case challenging the registration or operations of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Dickson spoke on Saturday during the party’s national convention in Abuja. The former Bayelsa governor dismissed claims that the party’s registration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was under legal…
