Bayelsa Assembly Swears in Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, officially filling the vacancy created by the death of Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Akpe’s confirmation followed his nomination by Governor Douye Diri and was announced on Tuesday, signaling the restoration of full executive leadership in the state. The […]
NOA Mourns Wase Mining Victims, Calls for Stricter Safety Enforcement
By Al- Kadriyar Abdullahi The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has mourned the deaths of miners in a tragic accident at Kanpani Zurak in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, calling for stricter enforcement of safety regulations across mining sites nationwide. In a statement issued by the agency, the Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, described […]
INEC Highlights Peaceful Voting, Early Deployment in FCT Council Elections
By Victor Agboola The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the conduct of Saturday’s area council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) reflects growing improvements in Nigeria’s electoral process. Speaking during field monitoring in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), INEC Chairman Josh Amupitan said election materials arrived early at polling units and voting […]
FCT Elections: Situation Room Flags Legal, Security Gaps
By: Julian Osamoto Civil society observers have warned that legal loopholes and potential security threats could undermine the credibility of the 2026 FCT Area Council Elections scheduled for Saturday, 21 February. The elections which will cover all six Area Councils including Abaji, AMAC, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, and Kwali, spans 62 electoral wards, 2,822 polling units, […]
FCTA Accelerates Magistrate Court Projects Across Abuja
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is accelerating efforts to strengthen judicial infrastructure in Abuja, with new Magistrate Court projects advancing toward completion across key districts in the capital. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, conducted an inspection tour on Friday, to assess the pace and quality of construction at […]
Wike Warns Land Speculators, Seals Abuja Recreation Hub Deal
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to clamp down on land speculators stalling development across Abuja. This is as he warns that any developer who fails to utilise allocated land within six months will lose it. Wike issued the warning in Abuja during the signing of […]
DG NILDS, Prof Sulaiman, Mourns Passing of Prof Sylvester Shikyil
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Professor Sylvester S. Shikyil, SAN. He described him as an exceptional academic who lived a life of impactful scholarship and mentorship. He stated this in a condolence message […]
Abuja at 50: Wike Hails Ongoing Infrastructure Overhaul
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has praised the Tinubu’s administration for what he described as a significant transformation of the Federal Capital Territory, driven by major infrastructure projects marking Abuja’s 50th anniversary. Speaking after inspecting the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX), Ring Road I bridge, the Gishiri road network and the Apo–Wassa corridor, Wike […]
Wike, Labour Call Off FCTA Workers’ Strike
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and organised labour have reached an agreement to end the strike by Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) workers. The resolution followed a marathon meeting convened by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on FCT, Senator Mohammed Bomoi, which lasted over three hours […]
Kwara Govt Orders Schools to Reopen on Monday
By Sulyman Gobir Schools across Kwara State will reopen on Monday, February 2, 2026, following government clearance after days of heightened security operations. The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, said school authorities have been formally notified of the resumption date. He noted that the security situation has improved, though government […]