The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday said it is taking steps to shift its focus from extensive deliberations on procurement contracts to prioritising policy discussions during its meetings. "The council wants to ensure that policy matters take precedence in its discussions, rather than the current situation where procurement issues dominate deliberations,” it said. Minister…

Abayomi Adelakun, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) and pastor at Foursquare Gospel Church, has revealed that his decision to contest for the chairmanship of Igbogbo Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) is driven by a divine calling and a commitment to community development. Speaking in an interview with journalists,…

The Minister for Youth Development, Hon. Comrade Wisdom Olawande has assured of youths inclusiveness in the governance of the country under the President Bola Tinubu government. At a strategic meeting held at the weekend in Abuja, the minister emphasized the importance of unity among youth leaders under the "Country First" mantra. The Minister who reconciled…

Former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has rated Governor Monday Okpebholo high for his performance in the first month of his administration, stating that he has set a new record in the history of governance in the state. Oshiomhole gave this assessment on Thursday while addressing newsmen at his residence in Iyamho, Etsako West…

Former Leader of the Senate, Ali Ndume, declared on Sunday that the North is not parasitic in nature particularly when matters of economic survival are concerned. Ndume who represents Borno South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, noted that all states, zones and regions in the country need each other to survive no matter how…

In the ever-evolving landscape of governance and leadership, the digital age has ushered in a paradigm shift that requires leaders to reimagine their approach to decision-making. Data-driven decision-making has emerged as a critical tool for guiding strategic choices that impact the sustainability and economic development of nations. In this context, reimagining leadership in the digital…

The Federal Government and relevant democratic agencies have been urged to uphold the rule of law by strengthening democratic institutions, implementing all electoral and judicial constitutional provisions. The calls were made separately by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Ngozi Olehi; and the General Overseer of the Charismatic Renewal Ministries Inc./ National Secretary of the…

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, has said the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu are killing Nigerians. The former vice president said rather than focus on governance, Tinubu's administration is focused on attacking the opposition. Atiku said this in a statement signed by his Special Assistant…

With 13 days to the forthcoming November 16 forthcoming off-cycle governorship election in Ondo State, the standard-bearers of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Agboola Ajayi, battled as they engaged in a governorship debate organised by Channels Television on Sunday. While slugging it out on their agenda…

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has said that President Bola Tinubu is working to reduce the cost of governance. Onanuga said this in an interview on Wednesday night after Tinubu reshuffled the cabinet by scrapping some ministries while merging others. The President also dismissed some ministers while he…

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has reiterated his administration's commitment to establishing principles of good governance in operations of public offices in the area. Speaking on Thursday at the inauguration of six committees to oversee the implementation of government development  policies at the council chamber of there old Government House, the Governor noted that membership…

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has reiterated his resolve to boost the participation of women in governance. Speaking at a retreat for the consultants and secretariat of the constitution review Committee in Abuja, he stressed the need to harvest the wealth of women’s opinions on national policies and issues. He…