Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Joe-Kyari Gadzama has thrown his weight behind the proposed single six-year tenure for Nigeria’s president and governors, saying it would give elected leaders enough time to formulate and complete major development projects. Gadzama, a Life Bencher and pioneer Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Section on Public Interest and…
Former Labour Party presidential campaign spokesperson Kenneth Okonkwo has accused former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi of betraying him, while praising former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for recognising his value despite his past criticisms. Okonkwo made the remarks during an interview on Politics Today shortly after his appointment as spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar, the African…
The debate over replacing the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) khaki uniform with Adire has revealed an important lesson about governance in Nigeria. The controversy was never really about the choice of fabric. Instead, it exposed the consequences of unclear public communication. The issue began after the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, spoke about…
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has reaffirmed the state’s support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. The governor said Plateau people remain committed to Tinubu’s leadership, citing the Federal Government’s investments in infrastructure, security and economic development. Mutfwang spoke on Thursday during the inauguration of the Baban Lamba–Sharam Road project in…
The Federal Government has ruled out plans to transform the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, into a conventional university. Instead, the government said the institution will remain a specialised university dedicated to aviation and aerospace education to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in the sector. The position was made known on…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has officially unveiled Senator Sharafadeen Alli as its governorship candidate for the 2027 election. The party also introduced Adesoji Adedeji as his running mate. The unveiling ceremony took place in Ibadan. It brought together party leaders, stakeholders, candidates and supporters as the APC intensified efforts to reclaim…
African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has expressed confidence that he can defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 governorship election without relying on former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi or the Obidient Movement. Rhodes-Vivour made the remarks while speaking on The Morning Brief, where he…
The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande has clarified that the Federal Government has not approved Adire as the new uniform for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The clarification came hours after reports suggested the government had adopted Adire to replace the scheme’s traditional khaki uniform. Olawande said his earlier comments during…
The Federal Government has confirmed plans to replace the traditional khaki uniform worn by members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) with Adire as part of a wide-ranging reform of the scheme. The announcement followed the approval of major reforms by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The changes aim to modernise the NYSC and…
Troops of the Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA, have uncovered an alleged illegal arms supply network involving two officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and an officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service. The military said the suspects allegedly supplied weapons to criminal groups operating in the South-East. Their…
