LEGISLATIVE STARS TO SHINE AS GODSWILL AKPABIO, ABBAS, ABARIBE, BARRY AVOTU JOHNSON & OTHERS WINS NATIONAL HONOURS ... National Legislative Awards 2026 Edition Holds Event's Biggest Stage In Abuja  y Our Political Correspondent Ibrahim Dauda reporting from Abuja Nigeria  Prominent federal and state lawmakers, parliamentary officials, legislative aides, journalists and democracy advocates will be honoured at the 2026 Legislative Excellence Awards scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja. Dr Barry Avotu Johnson 1st  Country Director  VOTES MUST COUNT INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVE  The event, organised by HallowMace Africa in partnership with ERGAF Africa, the International Goodwill Ambassador Club and the Isabella Ayuk Foundation, is aimed at recognising individuals who have distinguished themselves in legislative leadership, democratic governance, parliamentary administration and media coverage of the National A...

                 FIVE DAYS WITHOUT WATER, ELECTRICITY, GAS OR FOOD: REBECCA GODWIN-ISAAC CRIES OUT E Efcc Accused of Remaining at Guzape Residence Despite Federal High Court Order to Preserve Status Quo By Our Correspondent Ibrahim Dauda from Abuja  ABUJA, Saturday, July 4, 2026  A legal dispute involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has escalated into a humanitarian concern following allegations by Amb. Dr. Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac that she has been left without access to water, electricity, cooking gas and adequate food for five consecutive days while remaining inside her residence in Guzape, Abuja. According to Rebecca, the situation began on Monday, June 29, 2026, when EFCC operatives allegedly remained at her residence located at Plot 4022, Guzape, while essential utilities to the property were disconnected. She claims that since then, she has lived in complete darkness, without running water, electri...

PATIENCE KEY MAKES HISTORY:  EMERGES FIRST FEMALE IN NIGERIA’S PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANTS HALL OF FAME – PUBLIC OPINION POLLS AHEAD OF 2027 By HASSAN ABDULLAHI Reporting Live from our Political Desk | Abuja: In a landmark moment for Nigerian politics and women’s participation in governance, Patience Ndidi Key has officially entered the Nigeria Presidential Aspirants Hall of Fame following her emergence as the first female aspirant to top national public opinion polls ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development, confirmed by the latest nationwide public opinion tracking, positions Key among the most influential and widely discussed presidential hopefuls in the build-up to 2027, signaling a potential shift in Nigeria’s political landscape and voter expectations. Political analysts describe Key’s rise as both historic and symbolic, marking the first time a woman particularly one with strong diaspora roots has gained such visibility and acceptance at the presidential aspirant leve...

       BTV RELEASES FIRST STAGE RESULTS OF ANAMBRA 2025 GOVERNORSHIP OPINION POLLS ...APGA and Labour Party Take Early Lead as Second Stage Voting Begins By Our Correspondent UCHENNA OKOROCHA Reporting Live from  Awka, Anambra State. The build-up to the 2025 Anambra State Governorship election gained momentum yesterday as the BTV Television Network officially released the results of the first stage of its public opinion polls.  The announcement, made on Thursday, September 19th, 2025, has already sparked heated discussions among political watchers, party faithful, and the general public. The polls, which ran from September 1st to September 19th, were designed to gauge voter sentiment and test the strength of the leading political parties ahead of the main governorship election.  According to BTV’s polling team, thousands of Anambra residents participated actively, casting their votes through the network’s opinion platforms. THE  RESULTS: The first...

                 A LEADERSHIP ICON ELEVATED FROM THE NORTH:  RT. HON. DR. ABUBAKAR Y. SULEIMAN BECOMES FELLOW OF NIM ...Adam Garba Reporting Live from Bauchi  The elevation of Rt. Hon. Dr. Abubakar Y. Suleiman to the position of Fellow by the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) is a significant milestone that warrants extensive discussion.  This recognition not only highlights Dr. Suleiman's exceptional leadership and dedication to public service but also underscores his commitment to the well-being of others. Dr. Suleiman's tenure as a two-term Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly and his role as former Chairman of the Nigerian Conference of State Assembly Speakers demonstrate his profound impact on governance and legislative processes.    His leadership has been characterized by a focus on breaking the shackles of poverty, unemployment, and social vices, which are critical issues in Nigeria's devel...

                        BAUCHI STATE SPEAKER CELEBRATES MAULUD WITH GOVERNOR, APPEALS FOR ADHERENCE TO PROPHETIC GUIDANCE Ibrahim Kabir Umar Reporting from Bauchi... In a heartfelt message, the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Abubakar Y Suleiman, extended warm felicitations to Governor Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, the Emir of Bauchi, and the people of Bauchi State on the occasion of Eid-El Maulud.  This significant celebration commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), a revered figure in Islam whose teachings have guided millions around the world. Dr. Suleiman emphasized the importance of Maulud, noting that it serves as a reminder for Muslims to reflect on their actions, utterances, and relationships in accordance with the Prophet's teachings.  He highlighted the virtues of kindness, selflessness, honesty, and trust, which are central to the Prophet's message.  According...