NILDS Library Seeks Bigger Role in Legislative Research
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Library Department of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) wants librarians to be integrated into the core legislative research process to improve evidence-based policymaking. The Acting Director of the department Catherine Enatta Ikokoh, made the call in Abuja on Thursday, during a presentation on the role of library […]
Wike: FCT Hits 60% of 2026 Capital Budget
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory Administration has achieved 60 percent implementation of its 2026 capital budget despite delays in the release of funds, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has said. Wike disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while briefing journalists after inspecting five ongoing infrastructure projects across the Federal Capital Territory. The minister said […]
Wike Sets December Deadline for Major FCT Road Projects
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has set December 2026 as the deadline for completing and commissioning major ongoing road projects across the Federal Capital Territory. Wike gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja after inspecting several projects, including the Arterial Road N1 linking Wuye to Ring Road 2, the Tunga Madaki-Zuba Road and […]
2027: Wike Says APC Governors Oppose Rainbow Coalition Over NASS Leadership
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has alleged that some APC governors are opposing the proposed Rainbow Coalition because they want to influence the emergence of National Assembly leaders after the 2027 elections. Speaking on National Television in Abuja, Wike specifically named Imo State Governor and Chairman of the […]
Wike Defends Rainbow Coalition, Says Tinubu’s Re-election Is Priority
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has defended his controversial Rainbow Coalition, insisting that his major political priority is to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Wike, who spoke on Monday after inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects in Abuja, rejected claims that the coalition was designed to destabilise the […]
NASS Urges FG to Review Monetisation Policy
By Anayo Akwitti The National Assembly has appealed to the Federal Government to review its monetisation policy, particularly the non-provision of official accommodation for civil and public service officers. The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, made the call in Abuja on Thursday while delivering his closing remarks at the end of a one-month […]
INEC Begins Recruitment of 1.4 Million Ad-Hoc Staff For 2027 Elections
By Sulyman Gobir The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the recruitment of about 1.4 million ad-hoc personnel for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. The temporary election officials are expected to be deployed to more than 176,000 polling units across the country for the two phases of the elections. The Presidential and […]
Tinubu Holds Private Dinner with Macron At Élysée Palace
By Sulyman Gobir President Bola Tinubu on Thursday night held a private dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris. The meeting was disclosed on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on his X handle. Onanuga said the dinner underscored […]
NSCDC Orders Investigation into Deaths of Niger Miners
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the deaths of suspected illegal miners in its custody in Niger State. The directive followed an order by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for a transparent and unhindered investigation into the incident. The NSCDC Commandant General, Ahmed […]
Sanusi Urges Caution Over Dangote Refinery IPO
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Nigerians to be cautious when investing in initial public offerings, IPOs. Sanusi spoke at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals IPO roadshow in Kano, where he advised people not to sell their homes or use their children’s school fees to buy shares. He encouraged […]