Wike Defends Judiciary Housing Projects, Slams NBA Over Independence Claims
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed concerns that the provision of residential accommodation and office complexes for judicial officers by the executive arm of government could undermine judicial independence. Speaking on Friday in Abuja after inspecting ongoing judicial infrastructure and road projects ahead of activities marking President […]
Melaye Vows ADC Convention Will Hold Amid Abuja Venue Row
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has declared that the national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will proceed as scheduled in Abuja, despite alleged attempts to disrupt the event. Speaking to journalists at the Rainbow Event Centre on Tuesday, Melaye insisted that the party would not vacate the venue, citing […]
President Tinubu to Commission Major Road Linking RRI and Wasa
By Sofia Adenekan President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to commission the newly constructed Left-Hand Service Carriageway of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) Stage II, from Ring Road I (RRI) Junction to Wasa Junction, on Friday, June 13, at 2:30 p.m. In preparation for the event, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has announced the temporary […]
Nigeria Targets $2.5bn Global Beef Market Through Strategic FDI
By Oluwakemi Kindness In a strategic move to position Nigeria as a major supplier of quality beef to both domestic and international markets, the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has launched a Feedlot Management Training Programme. The programme, which held its […]
Reps Order Arrest of FCTA Officials Over Building Code Violations
Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has issued arrest warrants for the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Richard Dauda, along with two senior officials, Director of Development Control, Muktar Galadima, and the Director of Regional Planning. Chairman of the House Committee on Public Petitions, Mike Etaba, ordered their arrest on Thursday, […]
Abuja Steel Denies Involvement In Purchase Of Stolen Manholes
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Management of Abuja Steel company has refuted allegations linking it to the purchase and smelting of stolen manhole covers. Coming on the heels of reports on several social media sites and press channels, the organization said the allegations are entirely baseless and inconsistent with its core values and established operational principles. […]