In Nigeria, the last one or few weeks have been eventful. Nigeria is what can be called ‘one day one drama’. There is never a dull moment. For some days now, things have been happening so fast that it’s breathtaking to catch up with them. And they have put a huge test on President Tinubu’s leadership capacity. Nigerians were keen to see how he handled the series of the events.
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The Ninth National Assembly under the leadership of Senator Ahmad Lawan as Chairman and President of the Senate, made history as one with many firsts from championing reforms, to improving governance and raising the bar on the passage of critical and impactful legislation.
As His Excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf celebrates his 61st birthday, a closer look at the first seven months of his administration reveals remarkable progress and transformation across multiple governance sectors in Kano State. This comprehensive report meticulously outlines the notable achievements accomplished during this period.
The recent bandit attack that resulted in the tragic loss of 145 lives across 23 villages in Plateau state is a grim reminder of the deep-rooted conflicts that continue to plague our nation. It is disheartening to witness such acts of violence and bloodshed, which not only claim the lives of innocent citizens but also tear at the very fabric of our common humanity.
Nigeria, a country with immense potential, has been plagued by corruption for decades. The diversion of public funds for personal gain by high-ranking officials leads to underfunded critical sectors, discourages foreign direct investment, and hampers economic growth. The lack of transparency and accountability in financial management stifles economic growth, perpetuates poverty, and undermines fair competition.
There was a time the All Progressives Congress (APC) was in a serious crisis of self doubt, which almost tore it apart.
Banditry in Northwest, especially in the eastern part of Sokoto state, has once again raised it’s ugly head. Since the inauguration of the current set of governors in the Northwest and their their vows not to negotiate with the bandits leaves much to be desired, especially that the bandits have increased the tempo of attacks on communities all over the subregion.
A yearly celebration in which both the young and the old take part. It is customary to cook, eat, dance and recite the Holy Qur’an, and after that, ask God for fruitful harvest and a prosperous community for the coming year. Majority of the people are farmers who are proud of what they do. However, this year’s celebration turned into one that they won’t forget in a hurry.
It is with great honour and privilege that I stand before you today as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). On this significant occasion, I wish to stress that, I am deeply committed to upholding the principles enshrined in UNCAC and to fostering a corruption-free society.
The ₦521.6 billion 2024 Enugu Budget, which was recently presented to the State House of Assembly for approval by the Governor, Barr. Peter Mbah, is indeed a commendable initiative that deserves recognition and appreciation from the people of Enugu. This budget not only reflects the government’s genuine commitment to fulfill the promises made during the Governor’s campaign, aptly titled “Tomorrow is Here,” but also signifies a resolute determination to rapidly develop and advance the state’s economy.