Tinubu Vows Every FCT District Will Get Development
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has declared that no district in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will be left behind in his administration’s infrastructure drive, saying development is now reaching both the city centre and satellite communities. The President made the declaration on Wednesday while applauding the performance of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, stating […]
FCTA to Improve Civil Service Promotion Exams with CBT Centre
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Civil Service Commission has announced plans to establish a permanent Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre to improve the conduct of promotion examinations for civil servants and eliminate recurring logistical challenges. Chairman of the commission, Engr. Emeka Ezeh, disclosed this on Wednesday while monitoring the ongoing 2025 promotion exercise […]
Shettima Arrives Jigawa for 2026 Investment Summit
By Zainab Bakare Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, to participate in the 2026 Jigawa Investment Summit holding from July 1 to July 2. Shettima was received at the Nuhu Muhammad Sunusi International Airport by Governor Umar Namadi, Deputy Governor Aminu Gumel, Kano State Deputy Governor Murtala Garo and […]
Gadgi Accuses Opposition of Politicising Insecurity
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gadgi, has accused opposition politicians of exploiting Nigeria’s security challenges for political advantage ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on a National Television on Tuesday, the lawmaker representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in Plateau State alleged that some critics were using the country’s insecurity […]
Tinubu Commissions 13km Kwali Road, Boosts Rural Connectivity
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the 13-kilometre Gomani–Dafa–Yangoji Road in Kwali Area Council, describing the project as a significant investment in rural development aimed at improving connectivity and unlocking economic opportunities for local communities. Represented at the commissioning ceremony on Tuesday by Godswill Akpabio, the President said the road reflects his administration’s […]
APC Urged to Uphold Electoral Act in Ekiti Primary
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A member of the House of Representatives, Kolawole Akinlayo, has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to strictly uphold the provisions of the Electoral Act in resolving the dispute arising from the Ekiti North Federal Constituency II primary election. Akinlayo made the appeal while speaking with journalists in Abuja after submitting […]
COPDEM Urges Caution Over NDC Registration Court Ruling
By Anayo Akwitti The Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM) has called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to exercise caution and uphold constitutional principles in handling issues arising from the recent court proceedings on the registration status of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In a statement […]
APC Lawmaker Seek Rival’s Disqualification Over Primary
By Oluwakemi Kindness A member of the House of Representatives, Kolawole Akinlayo, has asked the All Progressives Congress (APC) to disqualify the declared winner of the Ekiti North Federal Constituency II primary, alleging he was constitutionally ineligible to contest. Akinlayo, who represents Moba/Ilejemeje/Ido Osi Federal Constituency, said the party should enforce Section 88(1) of the […]
ADC Backs State Police, Slams Tinubu’s ‘Rushed’ Reform Drive
By Zainab Bakare The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has thrown its support behind the creation of state police but criticised the Federal Government’s approach to the reform, describing the proposed constitutional amendment as a hurried response to Nigeria’s deepening security challenges rather than a carefully planned institutional overhaul. In a statement issued on Friday by […]
New Mabushi Road to Drive Abuja Growth – Tinubu
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has said the newly completed Mabushi–Ahmadu Bello Way Link Road will unlock fresh economic opportunities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), describing infrastructure development as a key driver of national growth and prosperity. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima during the commissioning of Collector Roads C01 and C02 in […]