CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM & NATIONAL UNITY ANGLE A Renewed Push for Constitutional Equality THE agitation for the creation of Abuja State gained fresh momentum as indigenous groups and residents of the Federal Capital Territory convened in Gwagwalada to launch the FCT Stakeholders’ Assembly. At the meeting, participants formally proposed Gwagwalada Area Council as the capital of […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON Aviation Allocation Draws Scrutiny NIGERIA’S proposed ₦87.3 billion aviation budget for 2026 has ignited debate among industry stakeholders and fiscal analysts over duplication of expenditure, loosely defined consultancy costs, and lingering questions about planning discipline. The aviation allocation forms part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s broader 2026 Appropriation Bill, valued at over […]
FG Confirms ₦152bn Disbursement for Verified Contracts THE Federal Government has confirmed the disbursement of ₦152 billion to contractors for verified contracts, amid rising tensions between officials of the Ministry of Finance and protesting contractors over alleged payment delays. The confirmation was contained in an official circular issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance and […]
THE Delta State Government has donated N10 million to support A Ride for Life, a humanitarian cancer-awareness and fundraising campaign led by Miss Chineyenwa Judith Amadi. Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, presented the cheque on behalf of the government, describing cancer as one of the most devastating diseases affecting families and […]
DELTA State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, says Governor Sheriff Oborevwori remains fully committed to completing the multi-billion-naira Asaba flood control and erosion management project on schedule. Izeze stated this during an inspection tour of the project sites, noting that the intervention—spanning major flood-prone corridors in Asaba—has recorded “substantial progress” […]
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has raised concern over the low turnout recorded during the first phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, calling for intensified grassroots mobilisation ahead of the second phase scheduled for January 2026. The Governor made the call on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 during a sensitisation and advocacy […]
DELTA State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, has urged eligible residents of the state to take advantage of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, describing voter registration and possession of a Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) as both a constitutional right and a civic duty. Aniagwu made the call on […]
Electoral Act Gaps Threaten Credibility of 2027 Elections AS Nigeria gears up for the 2027 general elections, concerns over the Electoral Act 2022 have resurfaced, with stakeholders warning that unaddressed loopholes could undermine the credibility of the polls. Analysts, civil society groups, and political actors point to ambiguities in electronic transmission of results, weak enforcement […]
Africa’s Passport Powerhouses Revealed A strong passport remains a key instrument for international mobility, facilitating travel, business, and global engagement. According to the latest Henley Passport Index for January 2026, African citizens continue to experience uneven access to global destinations, with a handful of nations leading the pack. The Henley Passport Index, which tracks 199 […]
Bishops Urge Gradual Enforcement of New Tax Laws THE Catholic Bishops of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have called on the Federal Government to delay the full application of new tax laws until vulnerable Nigerians are adequately informed about the reforms. The call was made during their first 2026 meeting at the Jubilee Conference Centre (JCC), Ibadan, […]