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2027: ADC, LP leaders want Southern presidency

By Omeiza Ajayi & Golok Nanmwa Jos—Some Middle Belt leaders in African Democratic Congress, ADC, and Labour Party want Southern presidency in forthcoming 2027 elections.   While the Middle Belt leaders in ADC said they had  resolved not to field a presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections in the interest of national balance, fairness and […]

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Kalu urges EU investors to adopt ‘near-shoring’ to boost jobs, curb migration

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on European investors to shift from extractive trade practices to local production partnerships in Nigeria, emphasizing that technology transfer and in-country manufacturing are key to tackling youth unemployment and reducing irregular migration.

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SMBLF urges parties to zone 2027 presidency to South, demands State Police, restructuring

Leaders under the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) have called on political parties to zone the 2027 presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria, citing the need for equity, stability, and adherence to Nigeria’s power rotation tradition.

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SEDC launches $50m venture fund to boost South-East innovation economy

The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has unveiled a $50 million venture capital initiative aimed at unlocking the region’s underfunded innovation ecosystem, in what analysts describe as one of the most structured efforts to channel investment into homegrown startups.

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Umahi rallies South-East support for Tinubu, highlights ongoing road projects

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has called on people of the South-East to adopt a strategic approach and support the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing ongoing federal road projects in the region as evidence of commitment to its development.

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Troops intensify pre-farming offensive, dismantle criminal networks in Benue

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have intensified a pre–wet season farming offensive in Benue State, dismantling criminal networks, neutralising a suspected bandit, and arresting several others in a series of coordinated operations.

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