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Gishiri Road Project: Wike Warns Against Sabotaging Government Development Efforts

By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike on Tuesday, personally oversaw the removal of structures impeding the construction of the Arterial Road N16 in Gishiri Village, Katampe District, Abuja. Speaking at the demolition site, the Minister emphasized that affected residents had been duly notified and given ample time to vacate. He stressed that their cooperation was essential for the contractor, Messrs CGC, to complete the road project and deliver it by the end of […]

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Security

Police Reforms; Minister Seeks European Unions Support

Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has sought for the partnership and support of the European Union to actualize police reforms. This is as he reiterated the efforts of the Federal Government to create a more responsive and professional police service in Nigeria. Senator Gaidem stated this during the courtesy visit of the European Union Embassy delegation led by the Ambassador Gautier Mignot to the Headquarters of the Ministry in Abuja. The Minister said the expertise, […]

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NSITF Pays N25 million Compensation to Injured Nass Staff

By Anayo Akwitti The Nigeria Socia Insurance Trust Fund ( NSITF), compensated an injured staff of the National Assembly with N25million on Tuesday. Compensation cheque for the injured staff was presented to the Clerk to the National Assembly ( CNA) , Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSITF , Oluwaseun Mayomi Faleye . The NSITF boss who presented the cheque in the office of the CNA , said the injured staff deserved the […]

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Comrade Shehu Mohammed Remains ASCSN National President – Union

By Chinedu Echianu The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has affirmed that Comrade Shehu Mohammed is its National President. In a Press Statement issued in Abuja Tuesday, the ASCSN Secretary-General, Comrade Joshua Apebo emphasized that Comrade Shehu Mohammed was elected the National President of the Union on Monday 12th August 2024 with other members of the Central Working Committee (CWC) during the 5th Quadrennial National Delegates Conference of the Association held at Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. […]

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No Kogi Citizen Should Go to Bed Hungry – Governor Ododo

By Chinedu Echianu Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has declared that no citizen of Kogi State should go to bed hungry under his watch as the Governor of the state. Governor Ododo made the declaration at the official flag off of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Food Outreach Programme in Lokoja on Monday. Governor Ododo reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to food security, emphasizing that Kogi State will not only support the federal government’s intervention but also expand its […]

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NDLEA Officers’ Welfare Will Continue To Be My Priority- Marwa

Oluwakemi Kindness Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, retired Brigadier General, Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has reiterate pledge to continually make the welfare of his officers, men and women his priority. This he said is also to ensure that they are physically and mentally fit to carry out their responsibility of curbing the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. Marwa who gave the assurance on Monday during a brief ceremony to commission a state-of-the-art fitness […]

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Agreements in Lombardy Will Boost FCT Economy, Create Employment – Wike

By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, returned to Abuja on Monday, March 10, 2025, following a successful visit to Italy, where he secured key bilateral agreements with the Lombardy Regional Government. Speaking to journalists upon arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the Minister highlighted the significant outcomes of his meeting with Lombardy’s President, Attilio Fontana. These include an agreement to establish a vocational training center in Abuja to equip youths with […]

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Business

IWD; NEPC, ITC To Host Hershowcase 2025

Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) in collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC), is set for the HerShowcase 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria, under the framework of the United Kingdom (UK) Government-funded SheTrades Commonwealth+ Programme. This landmark event, themed “Trading Beyond Borders,” aims to support women-led businesses (WLBs) to increase their participation in international trade by facilitating networking opportunities with potential buyers and stakeholders, enhancing market exposure, and providing critical insights into business development. The council said the […]

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Economy

Yobe State Government Seeks PenCom Support towards Pension Reform

Oluwakemi Kindness Yobe State Government has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the National Pension Commission (PenCom) in implementing the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) in the state. The Governor, Mai Mala Buni, disclosed this in Abuja at the weekend during a meeting with the Director General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran in Abuja, where discussions focused on the adoption and implementation of the CPS in Yobe State. Speaking during the meeting, Governor Buni, who reiterated his administration’s dedication to the welfare […]

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