Tag: #Governance
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TINUBU SUSPENDS THREE PERMANENT SECRETARIES OVER ALLEGED FAKE GOVERNMENT AGENCY
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the suspension of three Permanent Secretaries following the discovery of another allegedly unauthorised government agency operating within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said the organisation, identified as the National Brands Development and Mandates…
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ADELEKE WINS SECOND TERM IN OSUN, DEFEATS APC’s OYEBAMIJI BY 66,252 VOTES
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has won re-election, defeating the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, in the 2026 governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke winner at the state collation centre in Osogbo after results from all 30 local government areas were collated. The governor polled 511,067 votes, while Oyebamiji…
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KWARA BEGINS STATEWIDE DIGITAL BIRTH, DEATH REGISTRATION
The National Population Commission (NPC) has commenced full digital registration of births and deaths across all 16 local government areas of Kwara State, marking a major step towards expanding legal identity coverage and improving demographic data for national planning. Speaking in Ilorin, the NPC Federal Commissioner for Kwara State, Dr. Yahaya Isiaka Alada, said the…
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EX-CORRECTIONS SPOKESMAN URGES STATES TO ADOPT NON-CUSTODIAL SENTENCES TO EASE PRISON OVERCROWDING
A former spokesperson of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Dr Francis Enobore, has urged state governments to adopt more non-custodial measures to address overcrowding in correctional centres nationwide. Enobore said recent data showing that most inmates are being held for state-related offences highlights the need for state authorities to accelerate justice delivery and make greater…
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DELTA UNVEILS DIGITAL ADVERTISING PLATFORM TO BOOST TRANSPARENCY AND REVENUE COLLECTION
Delta State has launched a new digital platform to modernise the management of outdoor advertising and improve revenue collection. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, unveiled the centralised digital advertising management platform for the Delta State Signage and Advertisement Agency (DESSAA) in Asaba. According to the state…
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JIGAWA LAUNCHES DIGITAL TAX PLATFORM, TARGETS HIGHER REVENUE FROM INFORMAL SECTOR
Jigawa State has taken another step toward modernising its tax system with the launch of a digital platform designed to improve revenue collection from the informal sector. The new platform, introduced by the Jigawa Internal Revenue Service (JIRS), will automate tax collection for activities including livestock trading, grain markets and haulage operations. Officials say the…
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REPS, YOUTH MINISTER URGES YOUNG NIGERIANS TO SHAPE 2027 ELECTIONS THROUGH ACTIVE PARTICIPATION
The House of Representatives has challenged Nigerian youths to play a greater role in shaping the country’s democratic future ahead of the 2027 general elections. At the Youth Town Hall held during the National Assembly’s 2026 Open Week, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen said young Nigerians remain the largest voting bloc and a critical force in determining…
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2027: APC CHIEFTAIN CALLS FOR UNITY AS EXPERTS BACK STRONGER LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY TO TACKLE INSECURITY
Calls for political unity and stronger grassroots governance have dominated discussions ahead of the 2027 general elections. A member of Lagos State’s Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Akanni Seriki, has urged APC members across the country to close ranks and support the party’s candidates following the conclusion of primary elections. He stressed that party unity, reconciliation…
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DEMOCRACY MUST IMPROVE LIVES TO SURVIVE, EXPERTS TELL GOVERNMENTS AT ABUJA POLICY LAB
Democracy must deliver meaningful results for citizens if open societies are to remain strong and resilient, experts have said. At the second Abuja Policy Lab organised by the German Embassy, policy experts, diplomats and civil society leaders warned that rising disinformation, political polarisation, insecurity and declining trust in institutions are putting democracies under increasing pressure…
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BPP TO LAUNCH NEW NATIONAL FOOD PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES ON JULY 13
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has announced plans to unveil the National Guidelines for Public Procurement of Food and Related Services on July 13 in Abuja as part of efforts to strengthen transparency and efficiency in public procurement. According to the Director-General of BPP, Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, the new framework was developed in collaboration…
