…a doctorate in Educational Management from Lead City University, a Master’s in Public Administration from Harvard University, where he was an Edward Mason Fellow in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, and a professional diploma in Public Relations from the London School of Public Relations. He was also a LEAPS…
…pledges have become increasingly difficult to honour after it emerged that the previous administration had concealed billions of dollars in borrowing, leaving the country's finances in a far worse condition than publicly acknowledged.The formation of Faye's new party sets the stage for a direct confrontation between th…
…13 consecutive days of attacks.The New York Times, drawing on accounts from Trump administration officials, said the president reached the decision partly out of concern that continuing the campaign could critically deplete the Pentagon's existing stock of Patriot antimissile interceptors and other air defence munition…
…May 1973 in the aftermath of the Nigerian Civil War. Through Decree No.24 of 1973, the administration of former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, introduced the scheme as part of efforts to promote reconciliation, rebuild national unity, and foster a shared identity among young Nigerians. The programme was designed to encou…
…the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration by American transparency activist Aaron Greenspan. It listed the requests as FOIA numbers 1588244-000, 1593615-000, 22-00892-F, 24-00201-F, and EOUSA-2023-002028. “The FBI, the Justice Department, and the DEA under Pr…
…is facing a political firestorm from the APC, which has continued to frustrate his administration and threaten his re-election through various means. Currently, political analysts believe the judiciary and security structures are not favourably disposed to the governor, judging by recent developments in the state. The…
…more professionals to come to Shendam,” the chairman said. He explained that his administration was determined to make quality healthcare accessible and affordable to residents, stressing that no community should be denied medical services because of inadequate manpower. The council chairman noted that the outreach, wh…
…hours. Amachree, a retired Assistant Director of the DSS who served during the Abacha administration, recently rekindled the controversy in his memoir by presenting his own account of the late military ruler’s final moments. The publication has generated fresh reactions from former officials who served under the regime…
…to safeguard lives and property,” the statement said. The statement added that the administration’s security efforts were aimed at ensuring residents could carry out their daily activities without fear while enabling farmers to return safely to their farmlands. It also urged politicians to avoid exploiting security cha…
…stress and ease the suffering of road users. He expressed confidence in the present administration’s commitment to infrastructure development but appealed for swift intervention to complete the entire road project. “Timely completion of the second section will enhance transportation, promote economic growth and improve…
…of Nigeria’s tax system in decades, noting that they were designed to simplify tax administration, improve certainty, enhance the country’s competitiveness, protect vulnerable Nigerians and lay a stronger foundation for sustainable economic growth. According to him, the previous VAT Modification Order, which was issued…
…men need to be well taken care of. Morale is very low,” Ndume said. He urged the Tinubu administration to urgently review the pay of soldiers and other security personnel. “The Federal Government should increase the remuneration of the Army and other security agencies. Their basic salary should not be less than the Nai…
…had its origin in the Presidential Economic Advisory Council inaugurated during the administration of the late President Muhammadu Buhari on October 9, 2019. By the time preparation of the 2026 Budget began, official instruments had already been issued by the institutions charged with those functions.The Office of the…
…ongoing statewide documentation exercise under the Setbacks, Common Areas and Roadsides Administration and Monitoring Project, SCRAMP, which seeks to identify and document informal public spaces while addressing their illegal occupation, unauthorised conversion and misuse. According to the government, such activities u…
…a more fundamental question: what has changed in their communities since the current administrations assumed office? Read Also: Fake agency originated from Buhari government — Budget Office explains PFIPC allocation When the council chairmen were inaugurated two years ago, expectations were high. Their campaign promise…
…labour practices. Some former employees attribute those developments to the university administration headed by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Marwan Al-Akaidi. The university, however, rejects the allegations. Documents obtained by Sunday PUNCH indicate that about 30 academic and non-academic employees either had thei…
…country. Maduro is set to go on trial in the United States next year. But Trump and his administration have been far cagier on the likelihood of elections. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in June that Venezuela needs a free press and a new electoral commission first. Controversial 2024 presidential elections ret…
…twin shake-ups within 48 hours signal a significant reorganisation of Governor Sule's administration, with the changes touching portfolios ranging from health and education to political affairs and chieftaincy matters.APC governor sacks 6 commissioners Recall that Governor Sule approved a cabinet reshuffle after the fi…
…safeguard against the diversion of controlled substances," said Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Chief of Operations Matthew W. Allen. "By dispensing hundreds of thousands of oxycodone pills to virtually anyone willing to pay inflated cash prices, the defendant abandoned that responsibility, exploited addiction, a…
…framework. The union recalled that the 2018 stakeholders’ agreement, convened by the administration of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, approved a quarterly ₦500 levy and insisted that no meeting had been held since then to review or amend the decision. It said any attempt to reverse or alter the agreement without the in…
…linking it to his opposition to the controversial third-term agenda during the latter's administration."My offence was that I stood firmly against the unconstitutional third-term agenda. As a democrat, I chose the path of constitutionalism and the rule of law. Rather than surrender democratic principles on the altar of…
…defence. In separate posts shared on his verified X handle on Friday, Sowore said his administration would leverage emerging technologies to tackle corruption, improve transparency and modernise governance if elected president. The former presidential candidate said artificial intelligence would effectively serve as th…
…for. Your coming to help is immeasurable,” he said. The president also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling poverty and improving the welfare of Nigerians. “Poverty is not acceptable. We won’t accept it. We will fight it. We will bring prosperity. We will bring care to our people,” he said. Speaking o…
…of budgeted allocations as one of the most troubling aspects of the current administration’s handling of governance, and said unpaid obligations had piled up across successive budget years. “One thing I’m very unhappy about with this government is non-implementation of the budget. We have 2025 — I’ve talked about 2024…
…alleging that his life was under threat because of his coverage of security, municipal administration and public services. The UNESCO Observatory of Killed Journalists said “Martínez Contreras was the sixth journalist killed in Mexico in 2026 and the third to be killed in July alone.” UNESCO says it promotes the safety…