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Democracy Day: ECN DG Hails Tinubu’s Leadership, Reaffirms Commitment to National Development The Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Engr. Mustapha Abdullahi, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, commending his administration's commitment to democratic governance, national unity, and sustainable development. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, Abdullahi, on behalf of the management and staff of the commission, described Democracy Day as a significant moment in Nigeria’s history, noting that it serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by patriotic citizens in the struggle for freedom, justice, and the preservation of democratic values. According to him, the annual celebration provides an opportunity for reflection on the importance of visionary leadership, accountable governance, and inclusive nation-building. The ECN boss praised President Tinubu’s leadership, saying the ...

KATSINA STATE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND CULTURE PRESS RELEASE 6/6/2026 PROSPECTS BRIGHT FOR RELEASE OF MAJOR GENERAL RABE ABUBAKAR (RTD)  ...As KTSG intensifies Multi-Dimensional Efforts to secure release of the couples, others. The Katsina State Government wishes to provide an update to the public regarding the abduction of former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar (Rtd), and his wife. The Government is pleased to announce that, coordinated efforts are reaching an advanced stage, and there is high optimism that the retired General and his wife will soon gain freedom. Following the unfortunate coordinated abduction of the General and his wife along the Matazu axis, Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, CON immediately directed all relevant security apparatuses to prioritize their safe return and many others at the bandits den. Preliminary investigations into the abduction of the retired Major General and his wife have revealed that the incid...

‎Delta North Senate Race 2027: Neither Okowa Nor Ochei — The Case for a Fresh Start ‎The Illusion of Choice Between Two Old Orders ‎ ‎The Delta North senatorial race is shaping up as what many are calling a “false binary” — a manufactured contest between two political heavyweights who, despite their publicly presented rivalry, are products of the same system that has failed the ordinary people of Delta North for decades. Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei are not opposites. They are two sides of the same worn coin, and the people of Delta North deserve to see through this. ‎ ‎The argument here is not merely political preference — it is rooted in history, electoral evidence, and political logic. ‎ ‎Ochei Is Not the Lion to Slay Okowa’s Hegemony — He Is Part of It ‎ ‎Victor Ochei served as Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly for years. He was a product and beneficiary of the same Delta PDP machine that produced Okowa. His entry into the NDC s...

PRP Leadership Crisis Deepens as Faction Petitions INEC, Threatens Court Action The leadership crisis within the People's Redemption Party (PRP) has taken a fresh dimension as a faction of the party has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), challenging the emergence of Hakeem Baba-Ahmed as National Chairman and seeking recognition as the authentic leadership of the party. The faction, which traces its lineage to the leadership structure established by the late PRP founder, Balarabe Musa, also threatened legal action against INEC if the electoral body fails to recognize its claims. Speaking with journalists, the faction's Publicity Secretary, Comrade Bashir Bello, alleged that the convention that produced Hakeem Baba-Ahmed as National Chairman was unconstitutional and contrary to the provisions of the party's constitution. According to Bello, the late Balarabe Musa had handed over the affairs of the party to former National Chairman, Ma...

You're are an enemy of the North, during your time as SGF, you have done nothing -Youth blasts BD Lawan ‎The Coalition of Christian Youth Leaders and Stakeholders in the North East has condemned what it described as ethno-religious attacks against former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, urging political actors to embrace unity and inclusive leadership ahead of future elections. ‎ ‎The coalition made its position known in a press statement issued on Friday in Gombe State and signed by its Chairman, Hon. Amb. Ibrahim Aliyu, JP. ‎ ‎The group specifically criticized recent comments attributed to former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir David Lawal, describing them as divisive, inflammatory, and capable of deepening religious and ethnic tensions in the country. ‎ ‎According to the coalition, it was disappointed that Babachir Lawal allegedly chose to direct criticism at Atiku Abubakar at a time when Nigeria is facing pressing security, economic, and socia...

Arewa Group Commends Governor Hope Uzodimma for Protecting Northerners in Imo An Arewa socio-cultural group has praised the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, for what it described as his commitment to the protection of Northerners residing in the state. The group, under the aegis of the Arewa Unity and Development Forum, said Governor Uzodimma's administration has continued to demonstrate inclusiveness and tolerance by ensuring that residents, regardless of their ethnic or religious backgrounds, enjoy equal rights and protection under the law. In a press statement signed by Comrade Musa Bawa Mohammed, the group's spokesperson noted that the governor had consistently promoted peaceful coexistence among the diverse ethnic groups living in Imo State, creating an atmosphere conducive for business and social interaction. According to the group, thousands of Northerners living and conducting legitimate businesses in the state have benefited from the government's e...