The Federal Executive Council has given its nod to the implementation of a 10 per cent youth quota in all government appointments, alongside a move to ensure equitable representation of young women. Dr. Jamila Ibrahim, Minister of Youths, made this announcement following the conclusion of the 4th FEC meeting on Monday in Abuja. The council’s…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on religious leaders to advocate for tolerance and understanding among Nigerians. He made this appeal during the 38th National Maulud celebration of Sheikh Ibrahim Niass at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja. Mr. Shettima emphasized the importance of religious leaders and their followers engaging in efforts to comprehend one…
Yiaga Africa, a non-governmental organization, has urged immediate action to address the low representation of women in Nigerian parliaments. Samson Itodo, the executive director of Yiaga Africa, emphasized the need for national measures to increase women’s participation in parliament during an interview with journalists in Abuja. Statistics reveal a stark gender imbalance in Nigeria’s legislative…
Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, a seasoned elder statesman and former presidential adviser, has counseled Nigerians expressing discontent with the nation’s current state to avoid fueling tension through hate speeches and unpatriotic actions. Yakasai, at 97 years old, draws on his extensive political experience to advocate for a more constructive approach to addressing grievances. In a statement…
As voters in Imo, Bayelsa, and Kogi states prepare to elect their governors in the upcoming elections, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued a compelling call for active civic participation. The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, underscored the significance of voting as a fundamental civic duty and urged residents to cast their votes for…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released 59 students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, who were arrested during a raid conducted in a private estate where the students live. The university’s management announced their release, which was secured following the institution’s intervention. The Vice-Chancellor of OAU commended the EFCC for…
For this month of March, GOVERNMEND is having the popular activist and a conscious music meastro, Seun Kuti on board for a deep analysis of the state of the nation, 3pm tomorrow 7th, March. You can be part of the program by simply reaching at GOVERNMEND for the link.
I know people who don’t bother with news. They don’t read newspapers. They are not on social media platforms. And when they turn on their television, be sure they are either going to watch Netflix or sports. I envy such people. Sometimes I wish I could just switch off from the reality of our existence…
THE last week’s Thursday food blockade by the North against the South reminds me of a saying among our elders, which in purpose and intent, seeks to warn all war mongers to be mindful of the implications of their activities. The Yoruba Race, between 1789 and 1880, fought a lot of internecine wars. Historians pegged…
The Solicitor-General of the Federation, Dayo Akpata, Thursday lauded the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, for transforming the Federal Ministry of Justice into a “revenue-generating entity for the Federal Government”.Mr Akpata, who is also the Permanent Secretary of the ministry presided by Mr Malami, said this was one the minister’s many remarkable interventions in…