…This country has been restructured geopolitically, by forms of government and economic reforms several times. As a result, some of us do not believe any further restructuring would be the magic wand. President Bola Tinubu is doing some forms of restructuring, yet there are complaints. Amotekun has not contained insecur…
…2027-2030," he said. On Africa's representation, Jimoh reiterated Nigeria's support for reform of the UN Security Council. "Africa accounts for about 25 per cent of the world's population and 54 member states of the United Nations," he said. "Nigeria will continue to champion Africa's agenda on Security Council reform.…
…and independent inspectorates. ” Decentralisation without accountability is not reform. It is a transfer of danger.” Linus Igwe, Capoon of Zuma Deck, echoed the urgency: “Nigeria stands at a pivotal moment. Our security challenges have evolved - more complex, more localised, more dynamic. The traditional, centralised m…
…Expressway. Sanwo-Olu also pointed to the state's electricity law and market reforms aimed at improving power supply, alongside federal projects such as the 700-kilometre Coastal Highway and the over 1,000-kilometre Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway. "Lagos is a sub-national economy that carries the weight of a nation. As Ni…
…In the last 33 years, no electoral body has been able to introduce sustainable reforms at INEC. We are still closing up the nation's economy on voting days and announcing restrictions to movements which have never yielded positive results. Electoral technologies are still working according to the temperament of the off…
…is why most conform." 'Legislators Who Never Raise Their Hand' "The singular greatest reform that could make the National Assembly better will cost the government nothing", he said. "It is citizens who watch, ask, and vote on legislative records - not just presidential personalities. "You see legislators who keep winni…
…You cannot appoint the referee while you are a player. That is where genuine electoral reform should begin", he stressed. Pushing an agenda If Dantalle questioned the politics behind the litigation, ZLP presidential candidate and lawyer, Chief Dan Nwanyanwu, reserved his strongest criticism for Justice Lifu. "He was ei…
Yes, the press in sub-national geography should ask their governors critical questions about how state and local government resources are deployed, just as they must raise same question against the Federal Government. The hypocrisy of Bwala's mission in Ibadan would make anyone want to puke. Isaac Brown, for instance, …
…quality of people's lives..." That is correct, but he has to take another look at the reforms he enumerated as necessary for the above to be achieved. You don't kill a patient because you want to cure him of an ailment. While I believe reforms are necessary, we must tell President Tinubu what Obasanjo told the then sel…
…the administration remained committed to transparency, accountability and institutional reforms. The deputy governor expressed confidence that implementing the commission’s recommendations would strengthen institutions, discourage the mismanagement of public funds and ensure accountability. However, Ortom maintained th…
…Federal Fire Service. Since his appointment, the minister has been credited with several reforms, including the digitisation of passport applications, deployment of airport e-gates, and efforts to clear passport backlogs. In the correctional service, initiatives under his leadership have reportedly focused on decongest…
…Tinubu administration and concluded that the President deserves a continuation of his reforms and programmes. The group particularly commended Seyi Tinubu for his humanitarian efforts, recalling how he intervened in the case of a critically ill ex-agitator suffering from valvular heart disease. It said the intervention…
…of voting patterns and election outcomes, would help lawmakers determine whether further reforms were needed. He said any identified gaps would form the basis of future legislative reviews of Nigeria's electoral framework. Drawing an analogy between lawmaking and human development, Bamidele noted that laws must evolve…
…communication efforts and strengthen public engagement in support of ongoing policing reforms and operational successes. Members of the public and media stakeholders can contact the Force Public Relations Officer through the following channels: Phone: 08128526154 and X (formerly Twitter): @cspiniedu.
…is obvious, stressing that the authority to create necessarily includes the authority to reform, restructure, replace, or dissolve. He said: "The power to appoint, suspend or dismiss erring Principal officers vest exclusively on the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu except and to…
The naira ended the week weaker across foreign exchange (FX) market segments amid slowing market liquidity, despite Nigeria’s external reserves
…grew from approximately ₦600 million to ₦2.8 billion through revenue diversion blockage, reforms, innovation, and improved efficiency. "The fact that these allegations are being publicly circulated through press before any investigation has even commenced is proof that this is a political gimmick aimed at damaging my r…
…it is to ensure that access to land is more inclusive. "Most of the time, we have reforms and policies that are imported and do not reflect the realities," she said. Earlier, the Chairman, 60th Anniversary Committee, TPL. Dr. Moses Ogunleye, said they chose Ibadan for the symposium to honour the nine foundation members…
…Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is implementing the National Cooperative Reform and Revamp Programme, a five-year agenda designed to reposition the cooperative sector as a major contributor to national development and economic prosperity. He explained that the programme is anchored on seven strategic pillars,…
…“The answer is obvious. The authority to create necessarily includes the authority to reform, restructure, replace, or dissolve. The same authority that appoints possesses the authority to remove. That is the law of IPOB. That is the Constitution of IPOB.” The statement insisted that the dissolution of the 3rd Administ…
…truck drivers and teachers — called for an end to the center-right president’s economic reforms and demanded his resignation. Paz has been in power only seven months, and his arrival ended 20 years of socialist rule. Roadblocks across Bolivia have led to shortages of fuel, food and medicine in the country’s main cities…
…it. Nigeria's football problems are structural, not personal. Solutions will come from reforms, data, investment in coaches, and protection of the domestic league, not from titles claimed in interviews. Amaju Pinnick did some good things during his time: improved NFF visibility, better sponsorship conversations, and st…
…government said the decision was necessary to enable him consolidate several strategic reforms underway within the Nigeria Customs Service. These reforms included the ongoing modernisation of Customs operations, the implementation of the National Single Window Project, which was launched in March,che aimed at simplifyi…
…experience would strengthen the Force's public engagement strategy and support ongoing reforms aimed at improving the image and effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force. The statement also provided official communication channels through which journalists and members of the public can reach the new Force spokesperson.…
…80% of retail transactions. She added that the Federal Government is implementing reforms aimed at strengthening productive capacity, expanding trade, attracting investment, supporting enterprise growth, and creating sustainable jobs. Founder and CEO of Omni, Deepankar Rustagi, said the report was designed to provide s…