FCT Revives 70% Abandoned Projects- Wike
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says about 70 per cent of the infrastructure projects completed by the FCT Administration under President Bola Tinubu were inherited contracts abandoned for between 15 and 16 years. Speaking at his monthly media briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Wike said the administration […]
Kalu Urges Media to Promote Nigeria, Critique Govt Fairly
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on journalists to maintain a balance between holding government accountable and showcasing Nigeria’s achievements, saying the country’s progress deserves equal attention alongside its challenges. Speaking on Thursday at the inauguration of the newly elected executive of the House of Representatives Press […]
Lawyer Urges Tinubu, Reps Over EFCC Property Row
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu and the House of Representatives have been urged to direct the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to vacate a disputed property in Abuja’s Guzape District and comply with a subsisting Federal High Court order. The appeal was made on Thursday by Emaya Alibeku, counsel to Dr. Rebecca Godwin […]
NYSC Corps Member Donates Toilet Facility to Abuja School
By Ezugwu Chidera A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Salisu Al-min Mohammed, has constructed a modern three-block toilet facility at Government Senior Secondary School, Piwoyi, Lugbe, Abuja, in a move aimed at improving sanitation and creating a healthier learning environment for students. The project, inaugurated on Wednesday by the Director General of the National […]
NVBF Unveils 44-Member Squad for African Junior Championships
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has invited 44 players to the national training camp ahead of the 2026 African Junior Volleyball Championships in Egypt, with preparations set to begin on Friday, July 10, at the High Performance Centre. The squad comprises 22 players each for the U-19 girls and U-18 boys teams, […]
Joseph Odobeatu Offers Cash Incentives to Nigerian Swimmers
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso South-East Representative on the Board of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF), Joseph Odobeatu Anayo, popularly known as Ojez, has announced cash rewards of up to 2,000 US dollars for Nigerian swimmers who win medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, scheduled to hold from July 23 to August 2, 2026. […]
Ex-CCT Chairman Umar Denies Corruption Charges
By Chinedu Echianu The immediate past Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, on Thursday pleaded not guilty to a four-count charge of alleged corruption brought against him by the Federal Government before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja. Umar was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]
Senate Moves to Toughen Laws Against Fake Drugs and Foods
By Chinedu Echianu The Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to strengthen Nigeria’s legal framework against counterfeit medicines, fake drugs and unsafe processed foods by introducing stiffer penalties, stricter regulatory controls and enhanced enforcement measures. The proposed legislation, titled the Counterfeit Medical Products, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods (Prohibition and […]
Group Endorses Single Window System to Improve Port Efficiency
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Coalition for Transformative Reforms (NCTR) has endorsed the Federal Government’s implementation of the National Single Window, saying the digital platform will speed up cargo clearance, reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks and improve operational efficiency across Nigeria’s ports. The coalition also commended the administration of President Bola Tinubu for reforms in the maritime […]
NACCRAN Raises Alarm Over Mali Trafficking Repatriation
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Council of Child Rights Advocates of Nigeria (NACCRAN) has raised concerns over the repatriation of trafficked Nigerian girls from Mali and other West African countries. NACCRAN made the submission before the House of Representatives Committee on Humanitarian Services in Abuja on Wednesday, calling for stronger coordination, transparency and accountability in […]