A new performance assessment of Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly has revealed that lawmakers have yet to deliver on 68 out of 92 legislative commitments tracked since the start of their tenure. The findings, released by AdvoKC Foundation, show that the House of Representatives recorded an overall fulfilment score of 26.8 per cent, while the Senate…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has launched an early retirement programme that is attracting strong participation, with officials revealing that more than 70 per cent of eligible employees have expressed interest in the voluntary exit initiative. The programme, introduced under the Accelerated Exit Scheme (AES) and the Voluntary Exit Scheme (VES), is part…
The United Kingdom is preparing to introduce a nationwide ban preventing children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer intensifies efforts to strengthen online safety for young people. Announcing the proposal on Monday, Starmer said social media platforms are contributing to declining well-being among children by exposing…
Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor has defended the tough and often controversial characters she portrays on screen, insisting that her performances are intended to spotlight social issues rather than reflect her real-life personality. Speaking during a recent video conversation, the 67-year-old screen icon addressed a perception that has followed her throughout her celebrated acting career,…
Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has renewed his call for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, maintaining that there is no justification for the continued detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Obi made the remarks during an interaction with Nigerians in Washington,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has unveiled a draft revision of its guidelines governing the licensing and regulation of Financial Holding Companies (FHCs), proposing stricter ownership, governance and capital requirements aimed at strengthening oversight across Nigeria’s financial sector. The proposed framework, released in an exposure draft dated June 10, was circulated to financial holding companies,…
Nigeria’s long-running debate over the establishment of state police moved significantly forward on Thursday as both chambers of the National Assembly advanced constitutional amendments aimed at decentralising policing and strengthening the country’s security architecture. The House of Representatives approved the proposed legislation following overwhelming support from lawmakers, while the Senate passed the bill for second…
President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern warning to bandits, kidnappers and financiers of terrorism, declaring that those responsible for violence against Nigerians must surrender or face the full weight of the law. Speaking during Nigeria’s 27th consecutive Democracy Day celebration and his fourth Democracy Day address since assuming office in 2023, the President said…
NDC National Leader Seriake Dickson has admitted irregularities in the party’s primaries, sympathising with aggrieved aspirants while unveiling a reconciliation plan aimed at restoring confidence ahead of the elections.
In a landmark move, the House of Representatives has passed the State Police Bill with overwhelming support, paving the way for a decentralised policing system aimed at tackling insecurity across Nigeria.
