It was barely weeks ago when Professor Chukwuma Soludo’s term as Anambra State’s governor turned two. The government listed 100 noteworthy accomplishments that cut across all areas of growth, sound governance, and the provision of democratic dividends when it was celebrated on March 17 in Awka. No aspect of the new Anambra State’s reengineering has…
Abuja, May 29, 2024 — Former Nigerian Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami A. Abubakar GCFR (Rtd.), has called for a renewed focus on astute leadership and the sustenance of democracy across Africa. Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar made this call during a public lecture marking the 25th anniversary of Nigeria’s democracy, held at the NAF Conference Centre…
Democracy @ 25: Soludo Honored at Leadership Scorecard Public LectureThe executive governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR has been honoured as Democracy Governor of the Year 2024 for his contributions to democracy in Nigeria. Soludo bagged the honour at a public lecture marking the 25th anniversary of Nigeria’s democracy, held at the…
His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Executive Governor of Plateau State was honoured as Democracy Governor of the Year 2024 at a public lecture marking the 25th anniversary of Nigeria’s democracy, held at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja on May 29, 2024. The event, titled “The Legacy of Abdulsalami Abubakar in the Sustenance of…
The former chairman of the Kaduna state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. John Joseph Hayab, has told the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) that, it is too early to threaten Nigerians with the 2027 election. In a statement recently, Hayab stated categorically that, “It is sad to read that some members of…
By Law Mefor My President, it’s our birthday. March 29. As members of the ram-ruled zodiac, we are Aries. We walk where angels would not dare, because we are bullish. Our middle name is courage. People born under the sign of Aries are fearless, vibrant, and full of life; charming, lively, passionate, and motivated by…
By Law Mefor Opposition politicians are sometimes able to admit the truth and provide unflattering praise. Yes, the Prof Chukwuma Soludo administration is doing remarkably well. Even the opposition in Anambra State concurs. The opposition leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chris Ngige, gave the glowing appraisal…
By Olusegun Adeniyi Since the conclusion of my ‘missionary journey’ to Aso Rock almost 14 years ago, I have written more than a dozen columns on the need to reform the budgeting process in Nigeria. Notable ones include ‘The Illusion of Budget Performance’, ‘Budget War and Dysfunctional Envelope System’, ‘Buhari and the Budget Palaver’, ‘Nigeria’s 2016 Zero Budget!’ and ‘Of Government and Budget…
THEME: DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA:THE LEGACY OF ABDULSALAMI ABUBAKAR CHIEF GUEST OF HONOUR:HIS EXCELLENCY,SEN. AHMED BOLA TINUBU, GCFRPRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF,FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA. SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR:HIS EXCELLENCY,PAUL KAGAME,PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA GUEST SPEAKER:PROF. PLO LUMUMBA KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: FEMI FALANA, SAN PROF. SAM AMADI PROF. ADAMU ABUBAKAR GWARZO REITERATING THE LEGACY AND ICONIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS…
By Unini Chioma The Senate on Thursday, February 22, passed a Bill which seeks to establish the South East Development Commission (SEDC). The agency according to the Bill is to be charged with the responsibility to receive and manage funds from the allocation of the Federation Account for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of roads, houses,…
