Kanu Rejects Defence Witnesses, Says no Valid Charges Against Him
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has opted not to call any witnesses in his ongoing terrorism trial, insisting that the charges brought against him by the Federal Government lack legal merit. At the resumed hearing on Monday before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal […]
Wike Refutes Reports of Media Ban, Prioritizes Education and Security
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has refuted reports alleging that the Presidency banned him from holding media chats, describing the claim as false, baseless, and politically motivated. Speaking during his monthly media parley in Abuja, following a 20-day project flag-off and commissioning exercise, the Minister urged Nigerians to […]
FCT Unveils New Health, Agriculture, Education Projects
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory Executive Committee (FCT EXCO) has approved the procurement of 12 brand-new, fully customized ambulances valued at ₦1.7 billion, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen emergency response services across the FCT. The Committee also ratified the procurement of fertilizers for local farmers, reinforcing the Administration’s commitment to food […]
Immigration Board Sacks, Demotes Officers Over Misconduct, Criminal Offences
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has approved sweeping disciplinary actions against 31 officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for offences ranging from gross misconduct to criminal conspiracy. The decision followed a review of recommendations by the Board’s Disciplinary and General Purpose Committee (BDGPC), which convened on […]
NILDS DG Felicitates Kwara APC Chief Scribe, Isowo, at 70
By Chinedu Echianu The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has congratulated the Kwara State Secretary of the All-Progressives Congress (APC), Mohammed Mustapha Salman Isowo, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. The message of felicitation was contained in a statement issued on Thursday, by his […]
UNICEF, ILO Begin Two-Day Capacity Building Workshop for Policy Makers
By Chinedu Echianu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have commenced a two-day training workshop for policy makers aimed at strengthening their capacity to design and implement effective social protection initiatives in Nigeria. The training, titled: Transform Leadership and Capacity Building Programme, is part of the Supporting Sustainable […]
Former AGF, Lawyers Withdraw from Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Kanu Agabi (SAN), and other senior lawyers withdrew from representing detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, in his ongoing terrorism trial. On Thursday,Agabi, who has been leading Kanu’s defence, informed Justice James Omotosho that the legal team was stepping down following Kanu’s decision to take back control […]
Tinubu to Swear In Amupitan as New INEC Chairman
By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu is set to formally swear in Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) this afternoon. The inauguration will take place at 12:00 noon inside the Council Chamber of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, according to senior government officials familiar with […]
DG NILDS Felicitates Taliban of Ilorin Emirate at 78
By Chinedu Echianu The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated the former Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, Professor Shuaib Oba Abdulraheem on the occasion of his 78th birthday. Professor Sulaiman’s message of felicitation was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Media […]
Kalu: Nigeria’s Energy and Creativity Reflect Africa’s Promise
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says Nigeria’s energy and creativity are a reflection of Africa’s promising future. Kalu stated this on Wednesday when he received a delegation of young leaders from the Torchbearers of Liberty Fellowship on a courtesy visit to the National Assembly, Abuja. He cited a […]