Wike Defends Naming ICC After Tinubu
By Sofiat Adenekan Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s ₦39 billion investment in the rehabilitation of the Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre (BTICC), stating that the project has begun yielding substantial returns less than a month after its commissioning. Speaking during his monthly media briefing […]
Reps Unveil Nutrition Summit to Tackle Food Crisis
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Thursday announced a National Summit on Nutrition and Food Security aimed at finding lasting solutions to malnutrition and widespread food insecurity. The summit, themed “Curbing Malnutrition and Food Insecurity Through Effective Synergies,” is being positioned as a major step toward coordinated national action on nutrition and sustainable […]
Ogboji Killings: Anambra Rep. Nnabuife Debunks Ethnic, Communal Narrative
By Oluwakemi Kindness The member representing Orumba North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Princess Chinwe Clara Nnabuife, has clarified that the tragic killings in Ogboji, Anambra State, which claimed the lives of at least 10 people, are not the result of ethnic or communal tensions. Speaking during a press briefing at the National Assembly on […]
Impersonation: Court Grants Audu, Achor N100M Bail
By Chinedu Echianu An FCT High Court in Jabi, Abuja has granted bail to Innocent Bola Audu and Gamaliel Achor to the tune of fifty million naira each and landed property in Abuja, in a case of impersonation instituted against them by the Federal Government. Fifty five year old Audu, a staff of the office […]
Presidency Tags ADC a Haven for ‘Internally Displaced Politicians’
By: Julian Osamoto The Presidency has dismissed the newly launched coalition of opposition politicians under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as politically irrelevant and lacking in credibility. Reacting to the unveiling of the party’s leadership in Abuja on Wednesday, Presidential Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, described the ADC as “a dead-on-arrival party” and a […]
NAICOM Grants Two New Licenses, Seeks Better Corporate Governance
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has handed over new licenses to SanlamAllianz Life and General Insurance Nigeria Ltd. Commissioner for Insurance, Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, emphasized the Commission’s commitment to supporting the growth of insurance entities in the country, while ensuring strict compliance with regulatory requirements. According to a statement in Abuja on […]
IMF Projects 3.4% GDP Growth for Nigeria in 2025 Amid Reforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will grow by 3.4% in 2025, driven by higher oil production, the launch of a new domestic refinery, and a robust services sector. This outlook is according to the IMF’s 2025 Article IV Consultation report, following the conclusion […]
Reps Unveil 86 Constitution Review Bills, Seek Public Input
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has released a summarized compendium of 86 constitution amendment bills currently under consideration. The move marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing constitutional reform efforts and aims to foster deeper public engagement in the process. Chairman of the Committee and Deputy Speaker of the […]
Wike: Infrastructure Is About Empowerment, Not Just Construction
By Sofiat Adenekan As the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) marks 15 consecutive days of commissioning and inspection of infrastructural projects, FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has restated his administration’s resolve to deliver impactful development across all parts of the capital. Speaking at the inauguration of the newly dualised 16.4-kilometre Usafa War College Road on Wednesday, Wike […]
Land Grab Allegations: Group Mobilizes Abuja Residents For Mass Protest
By Chinedu Echianu A group of activists under the aegis of Network of Abuja Left Groups are rallying residents of the Federal Capital Territory for mass protest over land grabbing allegations against the Federal Capital Territory Administration under the leadership of the Minister, Nyesom Wike whom they accuse of diverting over 2,082 hectares of prime […]