POLITICS

Dantsoho Restates FG’s Commitment to Broader Investments in Ports’ Development

By Ada Nkong Managing Director of the NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has expressed the federal government's commitment to promoting increased investor participation in ports development . He also  highlighted steps taken to boost the productivity levels of all the nation's maritime gateways. Dr Dantsoho spoke recently during the Investopedia forum held in Lagos with stakeholders… Continue reading Dantsoho Restates FG’s Commitment to Broader Investments in Ports’ Development

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Senator Jarigbe Debunks Allegations of Turning Cross River North Contracts into Family Business

By Ada Nkong Following a publication in a media platform accusing the Senator representing Cross River North, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe of turning public procurements into a family business, Senator Jarigbe has offered clarifications as to the contract cited in the publication. While confirming that the said solar street light project has been duly executed and… Continue reading Senator Jarigbe Debunks Allegations of Turning Cross River North Contracts into Family Business

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RMAFC Disputed Oil Well Hearing: Cross River Delegation Debunk  walk out Allegations

…as Akwa Ibom Surveyor General disrupts proceedings Former Speaker of Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt Hon John Gaul Lebo, has stated that the Cross River State delegation to the Federal Government Inter-Agency Technical Committee programme in Abuja on the plotting of disputed and newly drilled oil and gas wells between Cross River State… Continue reading RMAFC Disputed Oil Well Hearing: Cross River Delegation Debunk  walk out Allegations

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ADC Stakeholders Strategize Towards 2027

By Ada Nkong The African Democratic Congress is drawing up strategies that will enable candidates of the party to hit the ground running on the assumption of office. Hon. Chille Igbawua Special Adviser  on research, policy and strategy  to the ADC National Chairman made this known while receiving a draft strategic plan from Engr Daniel… Continue reading ADC Stakeholders Strategize Towards 2027

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Embattled Nasarawa ADC Chairman Debunks Allegations of Indiscipline

By Ada Nkong Nasarawa 23 January 2026: Suspended State Chairman of  the African Democratic Congress in Nasarawa State,  Mr Godwin Alaku  has described the allegations levelled against him as false. Speaking to our correspondent, the Chairman described the actions against him as unfair in view of his contributions to the party in the state. The… Continue reading Embattled Nasarawa ADC Chairman Debunks Allegations of Indiscipline

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ADC FCT Chapter Welcomes CSF Members To Coalition

By Ada Nkong The FCT Chairman of the African Democratic Congress,ADC, Chief Clement Ehighiator has welcomed members of the Community Structure Foundation for Good Governance led by the National Chairman, Engr. Daniel Gambo to the party Speaking during the formal reception at the party's headquarters in Abuja, the Chairman said the ADC  is a democratic… Continue reading ADC FCT Chapter Welcomes CSF Members To Coalition

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The Ghost of 1983: Why APC’s “Tsunami” of Defections is a Trap, Not a Triumph

By Prof. Bekeh Ukelina A nation that does not learn from its history is bound to repeat the mistakes of the past. Today, every true advocate of democracy in Africa should be alarmed by the political trajectory of Nigeria. As the self-proclaimed "largest democracy in Africa," we are witnessing a disturbing trend that threatens this… Continue reading The Ghost of 1983: Why APC’s “Tsunami” of Defections is a Trap, Not a Triumph

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Hon.Godwin Offiono Defects to APC

By Ada Nkong Member representing Ogoja/Iyala federal constituency of Cross Rivers state, Godwin Offiono has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. In a letter read by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, at plenary, the lawmaker, attributed his defection to the internal party crisis in his former party. According to him,… Continue reading Hon.Godwin Offiono Defects to APC

Gender · POLITICS

16 Days Activism: NAWOJ Advocates Increased Funding for GBV Prevention

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Zone D has urged state governments in the North Central as well as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to set up dedicated funding for Gender Based Violence (GBV) prevention and survivor services, especially shelters and psychosocial support. The call came Monday, as… Continue reading 16 Days Activism: NAWOJ Advocates Increased Funding for GBV Prevention