ALGON National President Leads High-Level Delegation to Technical Session on Supreme Court Judgement and Emerging Issues
In a significant move, the National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon Aminu Mu’azu Maifata, is leading a high-level delegation of the National Executive Council (NEC) to a one-day technical session. The event, themed “Enhancing…
Reign Of Impunity: Labour Party NTC Sounds Alarm Over Abure’s Illegal Congresses And National Convention, Warns Members of Consequences
A storm is brewing in the Labour Party as the National Transition Committee (NTC) has issued a stark warning to party members and the general public against the planned membership registration/validation, congresses, and national convention called by the suspended former…
Nigerian Defence Ministers Condemn Gruesome Killing Of District Head, Vow To Bring Perpetrators To Justice
In a strong show of solidarity, the Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, and the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, have condemned the gruesome killing of the Head of Gatawa District in Sabon Birni…
ALGON Moves To Boost Grassroots Education Through Partnership with Federal Ministry of Education
In a move to address the education gap in Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Councils, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has sought a partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education. Led by its National President, Hon Aminu…
CNPP Tackles NNPC Limited over N4.56 Trillion Subsidy Reimbursement Scandal, Insists on Kyari’s Suspension, Probe
A bombshell has rocked Nigeria’s oil industry as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) demands N4.56 trillion from the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) for subsidizing petrol between August 2023 and June 2024. This shocking revelation has sparked…
Fidelity Bank Slammed with N555.8m Fine for Data Breach As NDPC Cracks Down on Non-Compliance
The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has imposed a hefty fine of N555.8 million on Fidelity Bank for violating the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act) and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). This move marks a significant crackdown on…
Galadimawa: Bandits Wreak Havoc In Kaduna Village, District Head’s Wife, Two Children Abducted
A devastating attack by rampaging bandits on Galadimawa Village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State has left the community reeling. The bandits, who struck on Tuesday, August 21, 2024, at approximately 11:30 pm, abducted the second wife of…
Nigerians To Pay More for “Upgraded” International Passport As New Travel Document’s Tariff Takes Off
In a move that’s left many Nigerians feeling “passport-less,” the federal government has announced a significant increase in the cost of obtaining the country’s international passport. The new fees, which take effect on September 1, 2024, are part of efforts…
Overcoming the Challenges of Money Politics in Nigeria: A Guide for Young Aspiring Political Leaders
Nigeria’s political landscape is notoriously dominated by money politics, where bribery, vote buying, and election rigging are rampant. This can be discouraging for young people who aspire to become political leaders but lack the financial resources to compete. However, it’s…
NERC Issues Permits for Mini-Grid Electricity Generation, Boosts Renewable Energy
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued permits to nine companies, including Golden Penny Power Limited and MTN Communications Nigeria Limited, to generate electricity through mini-grids. The permits, issued in the first quarter of 2024, have a gross capacity…
