Kogi First Lady Promotes Harmony, Honours Women’s Achievements in Development

Kogi First Lady Promotes Harmony, Honours Women’s Achievements in Development

By: Chinedu Echianu The wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman-Ododo, has emphasized the importance of collective efforts in fostering development and unity in Kogi State, particularly among women and vulnerable groups. Mrs. Ododo made this call during an anniversary dinner held at the Government House in Lokoja, which was organized to honour women across the state and celebrate their contributions to societal growth. She praised the transformative […]

January 29, 2025 13

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NILDS LAUDS KWARA PROJECT, DESCRIBES AS UNPRECEDENTED

By Zainab Bakare The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has described the recently inaugurated Kwara State Legacy Projects as unprecedented. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Professor Sulaiman congratulates the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazak, CON, for the successful execution of the projects under the Renewed Hope Initiative. He commended the state […]

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FCT Minister Highlights Development Plans for Gwagwalada

By Sofiat Adenekan FCT Minister Highlights Development Plans for Gwagwalada The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has outlined significant developmental projects earmarked for Gwagwalada Area Council, underscoring the Federal Government's commitment to the growth of satellite towns. Wike who stated this during the commissioning of Paikom-Kore Ibwa 9 kilometres road, on Wednesday in Abuja, detailed ongoing and planned initiatives, including critical infrastructure, education, and security enhancements. The […]

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NILDS DG Congratulates Prof Abikan on Appointment

The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated Professor Abdulquadir Ibrahim Abikan, on his appointment as the Director General and Council Member of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS). In a statement issued by the Media Adviser, to DG NILDS Mohammad Abdulkadri, describes the appointment as well-deserved, commending Professor Abikan's integrity and competence. He also expressed […]

January 21, 2025 13

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NILDS DG Commiserates with Speaker, Members Over Deputy Chief Whip’s Death

The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), National Assembly, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has extended his condolences to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, over the passing of the Deputy Chief Whip, Hon. Adewumi Onanuga. In a statement issued on Thursday, 16th January 2025, by the Media Adviser to the DG, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Professor Sulaiman describ the late lawmaker, […]

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Wike Hastens Issuance of Title Documents, Signs 5,481 Certificates of Occupancy in One Year

By Sofiat Adenekan The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has signed a remarkable five thousand, four hundred and eighty-one Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) within a single year as of December 31, 2024. This achievement is part of the Federal Capital Territory Administration's (FCTA) ongoing efforts to streamline and enhance land title administration under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. According to the Minister's Senior Special Assistant on Public […]

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FCT Administration Bans Scavengering, Suspends Pantaker Markets in the FCT

By Sofiat Adenekan The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced a ban on scavenging activities within the territory. Commissioner of Police, FCT, Olatunji Disu, disclosed this during a press briefing following the FCT Security Committee Meeting held in Abuja on Monday. According to Disu, scavengers, commonly referred to as baban bola, will now only be permitted to operate within designated dumpsites located in the outskirts and sub-urban areas of […]

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Federal Government Commends ILO For Continued Support

By: Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has commended the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for all the support extended to Nigeria over the years on numerous programmes. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, gave the commendation when he received the ILO Country Director, Vanessa Phala, and other top officials on a courtesy visit to him. A statement signed by Patience Onuobia, Head, Press and Public Relations at the […]

January 12, 2025 8

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Niger Delta Stakeholders Warn of Unrest Over Alleged Exclusion from Oil Licensing Process

By: Chinedu Echianu Stakeholders from the Niger Delta region have raised alarm over the exclusion of their companies from the 2022/23 mini bid round and 2024 oil bloc licensing conducted by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). They warn that the "unlawful" exclusion, if unaddressed, could lead to renewed unrest and militancy in the region. In a letter dated December 31, 2024, and addressed to President Bola Tinubu, […]

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