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The Legislative Advocacy Network (LAN) has opposed any move to return Senate President Godswill Akpabio to the position after the 2027 general elections, insisting that the leadership of the 11th National Assembly should be determined by legislative performance, institutional independence and public confidence rather than political loyalty or incumbency. According to the group, Akpabio does not deserve another term as Senate President when the 11th National Assembly is inaugurated in 2027. LAN’s position comes amid political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 general elections, with some serving senators reportedly backing Akpabio’s possible return when the next National Assembly is inaugurated. In a statement signed by its Coordinator, Comrade Benjamin Joseph, the group said the debate should focus on the current Senate leadership’s record, the effectiveness of parliamentary oversight and the extent to which the Senate has fulfilled its constitutional responsibilities to Nigeri...

Former Presiding and Principal Officers of the Kaduna State House of Assembly under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kaduna State Branch, have resolved to establish a united political front to mobilise grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The former legislative leaders reached the decision at a meeting held on Monday at the Kaduna State Civil Service Commission, where they deliberated on strategies to strengthen the political support base of the two leaders ahead of the presidential campaign flag-off scheduled for October 24, 2026, in Kaduna. The meeting was chaired by a former Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Muazu Usman Gangara, and attended by former presiding and principal officers representing constituencies across the state. Participants emphasised the need for unity, strategic coordination and effective grassroots mobilisation to consolidate the APC's...

  By Biliyaminu Suraj Biliyasuraj1980@yahoo.com   Nigeria's renewed courtship of American investors in the mining sector deserves more than applause. It deserves scrutiny. On September 24, 2026, Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dele Alake announced on X that Nigeria and the United States had signed a framework agreement on mining investment. He said it was signed in New York with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and covers geological data and exploration, mineral development and processing, infrastructure and technical capacity. Minister Alake valued Nigeria's mineral resources at about $700 billion. As reported, the announcement named no project and stated no investment figure. That raises an uncomfortable question: what does a promise of a welcoming investment environment mean for investors who have already committed years of work and resources to developing Nigeria's mineral wealth? The dispute over a major lithium project in Kaduna State...

By Comrade Musa Mohammed Under the visionary leadership of Professor Yahuza Sulaiman Imam, the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) has entered a new era of reform, growth and national relevance. The most historic milestone of his administration so far was the conduct of the Board's first-ever promotion exercise on 4th and 5th December, 2024. The exercise, held simultaneously at the Muhammadu Buhari Professional Testing Centre, Kaduna; Community Education Resource Centre, Gombe; and JAMB Professional Test Centres in Abuja and Ibadan, involved staff from across the country. Eligible candidates, after rigorous screening, sat for a one-hour Computer-Based Test (CBT) covering General Knowledge, Public Service Rules and Professional questions. The unprecedented exercise, driven by Professor Imam and his management team, was met with overwhelming positive feedback and stands as a testament to his commitment to staff welfare, career progression and institution...

....Only 3 States Score Above 45% In Fiscal Transparency Ranking — Niger Ranks Lowest Kaduna State has emerged as Nigeria's highest-ranked state in the 2026 Transparency and Integrity Index with 54.68 per cent, while Niger State ranked lowest with 10.86 per cent. The report, unveiled on Monday, September 28, was published by the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI). It assessed state governments on disclosure of public financial information, procurement practices, human resources and inclusion, anti-corruption measures, and citizens' engagement. Osun State ranked second with 50.54 per cent, followed by Kwara with 48.19 per cent. Rivers came fourth with 37.97 per cent, while Enugu and Kebbi jointly occupied fifth position with 36.63 per cent each. The findings showed a 43.82 percentage point gap between Kaduna, the top-ranked state, and Niger at the bottom. According to the report, only three of the 36 states scored at least 45 per cent, while ...

 Director General of the 2027 APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator (Dr.) Abdul'aziz Yari Abubakar, has congratulated Nigerians on the nation's Independence Day, urging citizens to remain united and hopeful while commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's efforts to drive national development under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Yari, a former Governor of Zamfara State, said the anniversary offers an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the sacrifices of the country's founding fathers, celebrate its diversity and renew their commitment to building a peaceful, just and prosperous nation. In a message released on Wednesday, the APC chieftain praised the resilience of Nigerians, noting that despite challenges confronting the country, citizens continue to demonstrate remarkable courage, hard work and patriotism. He said the Nigerian spirit has remained unbroken through decades of political, economic and social transformations, adding that the nation's streng...