FCT Approves Immediate Resumption of Utako General Hospital
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The FCT Executive Council has approved the immediate resumption of work on the long-abandoned Utako General Hospital in Abuja. The council also approved the renovation and modernisation of general hospitals across the Federal Capital Territory. The Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing […]
Anambra FA, Dr Lilong Partner to Drive Football Growth
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Anambra State Football Association (Anambra FA) has opened discussions with Dr Lilong Nigeria Limited on a strategic partnership aimed atr supporting football development and enhancing the visibility of the company across the state. The proposed partnership followed a meeting between the Chairman of the Anambra State FA, Chikelue Iloenyosi, and the […]
Girl-Child Empowerment Key to Nigeria’s Democracy — NILDS DG
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has stressed the importance of empowering the girl child through education, equal opportunities and greater participation in public affairs to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic development. Sulaiman made the call in Abuja on Monday during the NILDS-European Union (EU) […]
Customs CG, NIS DG Set for NUJ Football Final Showdown
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Controller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Dr. Bashir Adeniyi Adewale, and the Director General of the National Institute for Sports, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, are set to lead their teams into battle as NCS face NIS in the final of the 2026 Nigeria Union of Journalists Football […]
Wike: Gwawalada Road Project to Boost Transport, Living Conditions
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says the ongoing Gwawalada road project is aimed at improving transportation and living conditions for residents of the area. Wike stated this during an inspection of the project, where he commended the contractor, for the progress made so far. The minister expressed confidence […]
Police Arrest Suspect Linked to 2023 Kidnap, Murder in Anambra
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Olisa Oyelu, also known as “Obele,” over alleged kidnapping and armed robbery. The police said Oyelu was arrested in connection with a 2023 kidnapping incident that resulted in the death of the victim. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, […]
Police: Benue Hospital CMD Arrested, Not Abducted
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Benue State Police Command has clarified that the Chief Medical Director of Multicare Hospital, Makurdi, Dr Jonah Ogbaji, was arrested and not abducted. The command say operatives of the Special Tactical Squad attached to the Force Intelligence Department, Abuja, arrested Ogbaji at his hospital in Makurdi. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Peter […]
FG Begins Emergency Intervention on Benin–Asaba Expressway
By Sulyman Gobir The Federal Government has commenced an emergency intervention on the Benin–Asaba Expressway under the Federal Ministry of Works Operation Rescue initiative, aimed at restoring safe and uninterrupted movement along the critical highway. The Minister of Works,David Umahi, disclosed this on Thursday, during the inauguration of “Operation Rescue Benin–Asaba Expressway” in Benin City, […]
FCTA Urges Workers to See Retirement as New Phase
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has urged workers approaching retirement to see life after public service as a new phase of productivity rather than an end to their contribution to society. Chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission, Engr. Emeka Ezeh, gave the advice at a pre-retirement workshop for about 100 […]
Pezeshkian Vows to Defend Iran’s Position at UNGA
By Zainab Bakare Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has vowed to firmly defend his country’s position as he travels to New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Pezeshkian made the statement on Tuesday before departing Iran for the UN meeting, according to footage aired by Iranian state television. He said the visit would give […]