Wike Reaffirms Commitment to Contractor Accountability as FCT Projects Progress

Wike Reaffirms Commitment to Contractor Accountability as FCT Projects Progress

By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has reiterated the government's commitment to holding contractors accountable for the timely and high-quality execution of critical infrastructure projects in Abuja. Speaking on Friday after inspecting ongoing road construction projects, Wike expressed satisfaction with the pace of work and reassured residents that the projects would enhance connectivity and boost economic growth in the FCT. Major […]

February 15, 2025 5

National Assembly

$150M Bribery Allegation: Agbese Demands Retraction and Apology From Gambaryan

By Chinedu Echianu Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese has expressed outrage at allegations by Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of the controversial crypto firm Binance, claiming that the lawmaker was among those who demanded a $150 million crypto bribe from him. Gambaryan, a former U.S. law enforcement officer, was working for Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, when he was arrested in Nigeria in February 2024. […]

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News

Stakeholders Seeks Urgent Electoral Act Reforms To Address Gaps

Oluwakemi Kindness The urgent need for reforms in the nation’s electoral legal framework on Thursday again came to the fore, with stakeholders citing gaps and inconsistencies revealed during the 2023 general elections. Experts advocated this view during a consultative meeting with election petition lawyers organized by the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters in partnership with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) and supported by the UK Foreign, […]

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General

FG Approves Recruitment of 50 Doctors, 100 Nurses for Correctional Facilities

By: Sulyman Gobir President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the employment of 50 doctors and 100 nurses to improve healthcare services in correctional centers across Nigeria. The approval, conveyed through the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, is part of the government's effort to enhance medical care for inmates. This development follows growing concerns over the poor conditions of correctional facilities, including inadequate medical services. Dr. Tunji-Ojo had secured […]

February 14, 2025 4

Communications

World Radio Day: Governor Ododo Celebrates Contribution of Radio to Democracy

By Chinedu Echianu Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has praised the contribution of radio to the deepening of democratic culture in Nigeria as the world celebrates this year’s World Radio Day. A statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah said the Governor used the occasion to restate his administration’s commitment to promoting inclusion and cohesion of all segments of the society in […]

February 13, 2025 7

News

Wike Orders Security Agencies to Monitor Influx of Suspicious Individuals into FCT

By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has directed security agencies to closely monitor the movement of individuals into the territory, particularly those who could pose security threats. The Commissioner of Police in the FCT, Olatunji Disu, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the FCT Security Committee meeting held in Abuja. The meeting, chaired by Wike, was attended […]

February 12, 2025 8

Featured

NILDS Pushes for Stronger Gender Inclusion in Nigeria’s Legislature

By Sofiat Adenekan The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, is pushing for greater gender inclusion in Nigeria’s legislative process. At a validation workshop in Abuja, NILDS Director-General, Prof. Abubakar Suleiman, stressed the slow progress in women’s empowerment despite various initiatives. He highlighted the 2023 general elections, where female representation in governance remained below 5%, warning that this could hinder women’s participation in policymaking and socio-economic development. Prof. […]

February 10, 2025 6

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NDLEA Declares Four Members Of ‘Barryshine’ Drug Cartel Wanted

Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has declared four associates of Lagos drug kingpin, Suleiman Aremu Ganiu (a.k.a Barryshine, Ejeoto) wanted for their involvement in multiple drug trafficking activities for which ‘Barryshine’ is currently facing criminal charges at a Federal High Court in Lagos. A statement on Monday by the spokesperson of the NDLEA said the decision to declare the suspects wanted followed an order granted to […]

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OrderPaper Rebrands to Strengthen Parliamentary Monitoring and Public Policy Advocacy

Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s independent parliamentary monitoring organization, OrderPaper, has announce a significant rebranding initiative designed to strengthen parliamentary monitoring, public policy advocacy while reinforcing its identity. This transformation reflects OrderPaper’s continued dedication to bridging the gap between parliament, policy, and the public through the strategic use of data and technology to drive civic engagement and improve governance. According to it Chief Executive Officer, Oke Epia, the rebranding is more than […]

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