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By Peter Omopo  Workers of the National Assembly Service Commission have called for their return to the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), nearly two years after being exempted through a law establishing a separate pension board. The demand was presented on Tuesday during a stakeholder engagement session organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Pensions in Abuja. The session focused on the ongoing review of the Pension Reform Act (PRA) 2014. In a memorandum submitted to the committee, the Clerk of the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, revealed that the Service had reconsidered its withdrawal from the CPS and now seeks…

By Peter Omopo  Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has raised alarm over the presence of Boko Haram informants within the Nigerian political class, military ranks, and local communities, accusing them of aiding the insurgency. Speaking during an interview on News Central’s Breakfast Central on Wednesday, Governor Zulum vowed to strengthen the state’s intelligence apparatus and deal decisively with saboteurs. “We have informants and collaborators within the Nigerian armed forces, within the politicians, and within the communities,” Zulum said. “What we shall do is to strengthen our intelligence and deal with them ruthlessly.” He also criticized the politicisation of national security…

By Peter Omopo  Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has directed all 20 commissioners in the state to publicly present their achievements over the past two years, in a move aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in governance. The directive was confirmed on Wednesday in Jos by the Commissioner for Youths, Musa Ashoms, who told PUNCH Online that the initiative forms part of the administration’s commitment to performance evaluation and responsible governance. “Yes, the governor gave the approval. This is part of routine governance to ensure that commissioners report on what they have done since they were given the mandate. You…

By Peter Omopo  The Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Katsina State, has announced plans to send its students abroad for practical training in a bid to enhance their academic experience and align with global standards in transport education. Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Umar Adam, made the disclosure during a media briefing in Daura on Wednesday. He said the initiative is part of the university’s collaboration with the Chinese company handling its construction and development. According to Adam, the plan involves adopting a “3+2” academic model where students will spend three years studying theoretical components in Nigeria before proceeding to…

By Peter Omopo  Former Governor of Jigawa State and ex-National Secretary of the defunct Social Democratic Party, Sule Lamido, has revealed that he confronted then-President Goodluck Jonathan over remarks he made in the aftermath of the 2010 Independence Day bombing near Eagle Square in Abuja. In his newly released autobiography, Being True to Myself, Lamido disclosed that he was deeply troubled by Jonathan’s public statement suggesting that “his people” were not responsible for the blast—a comment made before any official investigation had begun. The October 1, 2010, bomb attack, which occurred during Nigeria’s 50th independence anniversary celebrations, was later linked…

By Peter Omopo  Former Governor of Jigawa State and ex-National Secretary of the defunct Social Democratic Party, Sule Lamido, has revealed that the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua disregarded his counsel and openly acknowledged the massive irregularities that marred the 2007 presidential election. Lamido made the disclosure in his newly released autobiography Being True to Myself, published on May 13, where he detailed a key moment in the early days of Yar’Adua’s administration. According to Lamido, during preparations for the late president’s first National Council of State meeting, he had advised Yar’Adua to rephrase the introduction to a memo on…

By Peter Omopo  Traditional rulers in Egbeda Local Government Area of Ibadan, Oyo State, have called on the Nigeria Police to retrain and sensitise their officers on the responsible use of firearms, following the tragic killing of a student by a stray bullet allegedly fired by a police officer. The appeal was made in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Acting Chairman of the Egbeda Traditional Council and representative of the Olubadan, High Chief Sharafadeen Alli, in the wake of the incident that claimed the life of an SSS 3 student. The student, who was on his way to…

In the heart of Ado Awaye, a serene community in Oyo State known for its iconic suspended lake, a quiet but powerful transformation is underway. Spearheaded by LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB) in collaboration with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), an ambitious afforestation campaign is breathing new life into the landscape. This initiative is more than a response to environmental degradation—it is a deliberate and strategic step toward climate resilience and ecological restoration. Climate change remains one of the most pressing challenges of our era, with widespread impacts that cut across continents. According to the United Nations, global…

By Peter Omopo  Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the Nigerian judiciary of widespread corruption, alleging that some judges and legal practitioners have compromised their roles, thereby eroding public trust in the justice system. El-Rufai made the remarks on Monday, May 19, 2025, while speaking at the Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Bwari Branch, held in Abuja. According to the former governor, increasing judicial delays, procedural inefficiencies, and questionable decisions have contributed to a growing perception that the judiciary is no longer a neutral arbiter of justice. “In parallel, our judiciary—meant to be the bedrock…

By Peter Omopo  The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on all levels of government and other employers of medical professionals to prioritise the welfare of doctors as a key measure to address the country’s growing brain drain crisis, commonly referred to as the “japa syndrome.” Speaking in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, during a grand reception held in honour of newly appointed commissioners and senior special assistants in the health sector, NMA President, Prof. Bala Audu, emphasised that the ongoing shortage of medical personnel is not exclusive to Nigeria but a global issue. He warned, however, that failure to provide…