Democracy at 27: A Time for Reflection AS Nigeria commemorated 27 uninterrupted years of civilian governance, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu used his Democracy Day address to reflect on the nation’s democratic journey while outlining priorities for the future. The President described June 12 as a reminder of the sacrifices made by pro-democracy activists who fought […]
House Approves State Police Bill THE House of Representatives has passed the State Police Bill, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to reform its security architecture and strengthen local policing structures. The bill secured overwhelming support during plenary, with 289 lawmakers voting in favour and only four opposing the proposal. The decision followed […]
THE Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has outlined the achievements of the 8th Assembly as it marked its third anniversary, emphasizing legislative productivity, institutional reforms, and oversight of government projects across the state. Speaking during a press briefing in Asaba, Guwor said the Assembly had remained focused […]
By NICHOLAS OMOKO Democracy at 27: Reflecting on Nigeria’s Journey AS Nigeria commemorated Democracy Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu used the occasion to celebrate 27 years of uninterrupted civilian rule while calling on citizens to deepen democratic values and work collectively toward national prosperity. In his nationwide address, the president described 12th June as a defining […]
By UBONGABASI LINUS Akwa Ibom Earns National Recognition AKWA Ibom State has secured a place among Nigeria’s top-performing states in governance, according to the 2025 Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) Governance Performance Index (CGPI). The state recorded a score of 64 percent in the latest assessment, earning recognition among the country’s ten […]
Nigeria Marks Another Democracy Day AS Nigeria commemorates Democracy Day, political leaders in Ogun State have acknowledged the country’s democratic progress since the return to civilian rule in 1999, while stressing that governance and economic reforms have not kept pace with political developments. The leaders noted that although democratic structures have become more stable over […]
By DESTINY YOUNG The Question Dominating Political Conversations AS political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of another election cycle, one question has increasingly surfaced across Akwa Ibom State: what has Governor Umo Eno done with the more than ₦2.5 trillion reportedly received by the state since he assumed office? It is a question rooted in […]
Democracy Day Review Puts Government Reforms Under Spotlight THE Federal Government has defended the performance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, insisting that ongoing economic and governance reforms are gradually producing measurable results despite persistent inflationary pressures and security concerns across the country. At a Democracy Day press conference in Abuja, the Secretary to the Government […]
By OKOI OBONO-OBLA The Forgotten Fault Lines of Eastern Nigeria LONG before Nigeria’s civil war and the subsequent creation of states, political tensions were already reshaping the old Eastern Region. While public memory often focuses on the rivalry between major nationalist leaders and the struggle for independence, another story unfolded beneath the surface—a story of […]
Assembly Celebrates Three Years of Legislative Service THE Cross River State House of Assembly has highlighted its legislative accomplishments over the last three years, revealing that more than 30 bills have been passed and assented to since the inauguration of the 10th Assembly in June 2023. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, disclosed […]