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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 of the Accountant General of the Federation alongside sixty four year old Achor were sued on a four count charge of impersonating the National President […]

July 3, 2025

Presidential aide Daniel Bwala addresses media following ADC’s leadership announcement

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Politics

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 conclave of “internally displaced politicians.” Posting on his verified X account @BwalaDaniel, the presidential aide did not mention specific names but appeared to reference prominent […]

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Economy

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 Wednesday by the commission, he urged the companies to prioritize good corporate governance, stability, and timely claims settlement processes. The Commissioner reiterated NAICOM's dedication to […]

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Economy

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 of its Executive Board’s assessment of Nigeria’s economic reforms and policy direction. The IMF commended Nigerian authorities for implementing major economic reforms over the past […]

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Benjamin Kalu at Constitution Review press briefing in Abuja, July 2025

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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 10th House Benjamin Kalu, made the announcement at a press conference in Abuja, on Wednesday accompanied by other members of the committee. He explained that […]

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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 noted that this consistent rollout of completed projects is unprecedented in the history of the FCT. Wike highlighted the significance of the Usafa road project, […]

July 2, 2025

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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 land in Maitama and Asokoro valued at $3.6 billion to his sons. A statement jointly signed by Omole Ibukun of Creative Change Centre and nine […]

July 2, 2025

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ECS: Family of deceased Unity Bank Staff Gets N11 Million Compensation.

By Chinedu Echianu The family of a deceased staff of Unity Bank, (name witheld) has received the sum of N11 million Naira from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), as lump sum of death benefits. Presenting the cheque at a brief ceremony at the headquarters of the bank in Lagos Tuesday, Managing Director of NSITF, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, said the sum "represents about twenty months arrears in death benefits,” emphasizing that the family of the deceased would continue to […]

July 2, 2025

Sport

NFF AND FIFA PROGRAM TDS BEGINS IN ABUJA

By Nonso Arinze The third edition of the Talent Development Scheme (TDS), a joint football development initiative by FIFA and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), officially kicked off in Abuja. Players arrived at camp on Monday, 30th June 2025, and the first training session was held the following day, Tuesday, 1st July. National Coordinator and Technical Director of the program, Nasiru Jibril, expressed his delight with the turnout and enthusiasm. "Day one was really good. By yesterday night, […]

July 2, 2025