The Progressives

How Accountability and Transparency Will Reshape Nigeria’s Economic Order by Uju Kennedy

Musa AbdulrahmanApril 25, 202503 mins

How Accountability and Transparency Will Reshape Nigeria’s Economic Orde Barr. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, former Nigerian Minister of Women Affairs under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, exemplified bold leadership by exposing the mismanagement of funds intended for Nigerian women and children. She criticized the lack of tangible outcomes from donor funds, including those from international organizations,…

Captain Abba G Retracts Statement on Kaka and issues Clarification

adminApril 22, 202512 mins

A Nigerian social media influencer, Abba Mohammed Ali known as Captain Abba G, has issued a formal clarification and retraction following a controversial post on his Facebook and Instagram accounts (@abbaGmediaTeam) that referenced Abdulazeez Kaka, sparking widespread discussion. In a statement on Monday 22nd April 2025, Abba G acknowledged that the post, which was…

Bauchi Group Rallies Support for Senator Haliru Dauda Jika’s 2027 Governorship Bid

adminApril 21, 202522 mins

Bauchi Group Rallies Support for Senator Jika’s 2027 Governorship Bid Bauchi, April 21, 2025 – A prominent political coalition, Coalition of Bauchi Concerned People for Dokaji 2027, has thrown its weight behind Senator Halliru Dauda Jika, urging him to contest for the Bauchi State governorship in 2027. During a well-attended gathering held at the Command…

WARRI-ITAKPE TRAIN SERVICES STILL ON HOLD.

adminApril 20, 202502 mins

PRESS RELEASE 19th April, 202 WARRI-ITAKPE TRAIN SERVICES STILL ON HOLD. PRESS RELEASE 19th April, 2025 The general public will recall that the management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) temporarily suspended full rail services on the Warri Itakpe Train Services (WITS), on Thursday, 10th April, 2025, due to some technical and operational…

APC: Bridge Your Ranks Now or Go Into Extinction

adminMarch 12, 2025March 12, 202505 mins

By Idris Jibril Nigeria’s political landscape is shifting once again. The Social Democratic Party (SDP) is experiencing a resurgence, drawing progressives disillusioned with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This momentum eerily mirrors the APC’s meteoric rise in 2013, when it coalesced as a formidable opposition to the then-dominant Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Today, the…

Breaking:El-Rufai Dumps APC, Joins SDP

Abdulazeez Musa IsaMarch 10, 202503 mins

El-Rufai, a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, cited a growing misalignment between his personal values and the current direction of the APC as the primary reason for his decision. In a statement released on Monday, March 10, 2025, El-Rufai expressed his disappointment with the APC’s leadership, accusing the party of straying from the progressive ideals…

Ndigbo Youth Professionals Urge Seyi Tinubu to Extend Youth Engagement to Southeast

adminMarch 6, 202513 mins

Highlights 2027 Political Prospect The Ndigbo Youth Professionals, a coalition of young Igbo professionals, have called on Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to extend his youth-focused outreach initiatives to Nigeria’s Southeast region. The appeal comes as the group commended Seyi for his recent Ramadan Iftar programs in Northern states, where he observed…

A CLARION CALL TO PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU (GCFR) TO APPOINT A MINISTER OF STATE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FROM NORTHERN NIGERIA

adminMarch 5, 2025March 5, 202503 mins

Your Excellency, We, the committed and progressive youth of Nigeria, deeply appreciate your unwavering dedication to the Renewed Hope Agenda and your efforts toward youth empowerment and national development. Your leadership has inspired hope and action across the country, and we are particularly grateful for the energetic and result-driven approach of the Honorable Minister…

Hon. Kaka Empowers over 1000 Youth in Kaduna

Abdulazeez Musa IsaFebruary 23, 202522 mins

On Saturday, December 22, 2025, Hon. Abdulaziz Kaka—Chairperson of the APC Youth Stakeholders Forum—demonstrated his commitment to uplifting Kaduna North in Kaduna State by providing critical support to over 1,000 underprivileged residents. Under the Abdulazeez Kaka Empowerment Initiative, N50 million in cash grants and food aid were distributed to those in dire need. The…

Russia Praises Trump For Criticising Ukraine-NATO Moves

Abdulazeez Musa IsaFebruary 19, 202503 mins

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday praised US President Donald Trump for blaming the Ukraine conflict on moves to admit Kyiv into the NATO military alliance. Trump has repeatedly blamed the conflict on his predecessor, Joe Biden, and has said the nearly three years of fighting would “never have started” had he been…