Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has promised to dualize the Apo to Wassa road, a significant addition to the region’s infrastructure. Wike made this commitment during the inauguration of the completed 15-kilometer left-hand service carriageway of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) Stage II. The project,...
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By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has expressed the All Progressives Congress’s (APC) readiness to welcome Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike into the party. Speaking at the commissioning of Arterial Road N16 in Abuja, Tinubu said, “He’s not a member of my party, not...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s developmental efforts have effectively dismantled any opposition coalition aiming to unseat the current administration in 2027. Wike made this assertion during the commissioning of major infrastructure projects in Abuja, including...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) is set to unveil its upcoming book, “Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspective on Online Publishing,” on June 17, 2025. The book will be reviewed by Dr. Ike Neliaku, President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). A...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has reopened the renovated Abuja International Conference Centre, now renamed in his honour as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre. The centre was renovated under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with Tinubu directing all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to pay for...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has renamed the Abuja International Conference Centre after President Bola Tinubu. The renaming ceremony was part of activities marking Tinubu’s second year in office. Wike praised Tinubu’s leadership, saying, “Today Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre is a match with...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has challenged Governor Hyacinth Alia to publicly name the politicians he accused of being behind the recent killings in the state. The PDP described the governor’s claims as “irresponsible” and “dangerously distracted” from addressing the...
By Al – Nezer Media In a strategic effort to safeguard the health and future of young Nigerians, the Federal Government, through the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has deepened its collaboration with civil society organisations (CSOs) to confront the growing challenge of drug abuse and vaping, particularly among...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has issued an alert for expected rainfall in parts of the FCT and neighboring states from Sunday to Tuesday. Theacting Director-General of FEMD, Mr. Abdulrahman Mohammed, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, advised residents advised...
Former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has revealed that the country’s civil war was the most challenging period of his life. Speaking at the 5th Convention of the Christian Men’s Fellowship in Abuja, Gowon emphasized that his decisions during the war were driven by a difficult necessity...
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa, has revealed that the Kano-Maradi Railway project is crucial for improving food security in Nigeria. According to Opeifa, the rail connection between Nigeria and the Niger Republic is vital because mobility plays a central role in the food...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, has vowed to transform Nigeria into Dubai of Africa through fidelity to the right training and knowledge, and best procurement practices. Adedokun announced his commitment to the transformation of Nigeria into Dubai of...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured residents of Abuja that security agencies are working tirelessly to ensure the safety of lives and properties during and beyond the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. “Abuja remains the safest city in the country, and we are...
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled July 10 for judgment in a N500 million suit filed by vulnerable FCT residents, including scavengers, beggars, and petty traders, against Minister Nyesom Wike. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after counsel to the plaintiff, Adamu Mahmud, and the defence lawyers,...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna– Kaduna State Police Command has debunked reports of a mass kidnapping incident on the Abuja-Kaduna Highway, describing the claims as “entirely fabricated and without basis in fact.” The command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, made the clarification in a statement on Thursday in Kaduna. He denied...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has called for increased investment in agricultural education that effectively blends theoretical knowledge with practical enterprise, alongside improved access to financing and tools for young agripreneurs. She also advocated for the establishment of innovation hubs where...
President Bola Tinubu has given Nigeria a significant power boost with the inauguration of the 180-megawatt Afam II Power Plant in Rivers State, marking a crucial step towards improving the country’s energy infrastructure. The President, who inaugurated the project virtually from Abuja, described the plant as a crucial addition...
President Bola Tinubu will personally inaugurate 10 major projects in Abuja to mark his second year in office, starting June 10. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike revealed this after inspecting some projects, stating that the inauguration would span several weeks. The projects include the rehabilitated Abuja International Conference Centre. While...
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has said that there will be no hiding place for those threatening the peace and stability of Nigeria. Abubakar gave the assurance during the Second Quarter Route March of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on Wednesday in Abuja....
Justice Suleiman Belgore of an Abuja High Court in Garki, on Wednesday fixed June 23 for the arraignment of Joseph Eriki and 10 others. Eriki is the Director of Investigation and Prosecution of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Justice Belgore fixed the date after counsel for the 1st,...