A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Taminu Turaki, has said Nigeria's democracy is still struggling more than three decades after the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. In a statement marking the country's Democracy Day celebration, the faction said the lessons of June 12 remain as relevant today as ever and called on the Federal Government to strengthen democratic institutions and uphold citizens' rights. […]

President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to deploy 10,000 tractors across Nigeria over the next five years as part of his administration's strategy to enhance food production, create jobs, and modernize the agricultural sector. Speaking during his Democracy Day address, the President described agriculture as a key pillar of his administration's economic recovery and growth agenda. He said ongoing investments in infrastructure and mechanisation are improving access between producers and […]

The Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Olubunmi Isioye-Dada, has passed away. The respected traditional ruler reportedly died at his residence in Ibadan after a brief illness. Until his death, Oba Isioye-Dada held the prestigious title of Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, one of the most senior positions in the Balogun line of the Ibadan traditional chieftaincy system. His passing is expected to set in motion the traditional succession process within the […]

The National Assembly has moved closer to establishing state police, with both the Senate and the House of Representatives advancing legislation to amend the 1999 Constitution and decentralise policing in Nigeria. In the House of Representatives, lawmakers overwhelmingly approved the constitutional amendment during plenary, with 289 of the 290 members present voting in favour of the bill, while one member voted against it. The legislation seeks to transfer policing from […]