by DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for taking governance closer to the residents of the territory through his leadership quality. Tinubu stated this while inaugurating newly-constructed access roads in Giri district, executed by the Wike-led FCT...
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The gates of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) secretariat were shut down on Monday as workers, under the aegis of the Joint Action Congress (JUAC), embarked on a protest over unresolved welfare issues. The workers, who are demanding immediate attention to their plight, cited non-payment of overhead costs...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, has called for dialogue and unity to resolve the ongoing teachers’ strike in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over the implementation of the new National Minimum Wage for primary school teachers. Alausa acknowledged the concerns raised by the Nigeria...
By KEMI YESUFU, who recently returned from China The 1949 revolution, led by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), resulted in the proclamation of the People’s Republic of China and the CCP’s consolidation of power on the mainland. Several years after another silent revolution took place in China, it was...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH Lafia – Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has assured that at the end of his tenure, his administration will conduct a free and fair primary election through which his successor would emerge. Governor Sule gave the assurance when he delivered a goodwill message at a meeting...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Saudi Arabian authorities have granted approval for the burial of renowned Kano businessman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, in Madina, near his late wife’s grave, Hajiya Rabi’a Dantata, who passed away in 2023. Dantata’s Principal Private Secretary, Mustapha Junaid, announced the development on his official Facebook page,...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Management of Benue Links Nigeria Limited has confirmed the safe release of 10 abducted passengers and their driver, who were kidnapped on June 22 along the Eke-Elengbecho axis of Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue. The company expressed gratitude for the successful rescue and...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano– New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has expressed that it would be a huge relief for its members if Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, its 2023 presidential candidate, joins the All Progressives Congress (APC). This reaction comes amid speculations that Kwankwaso might be negotiating to join the ruling...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast predicting thunderstorms and rains across the country from Monday to Wednesday. According to NiMet, thundery and rainy weather activities are expected in various parts of the country. *“Regional Weather Outlook”* *Northern Region*: Thunderstorms with rains...
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has reaffirmed his support for the National Working Committee (NWC), Board of Trustees (BOT), and South East Zonal Executive Committee (ZEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding the ongoing crisis. Mbah also expressed his backing for the upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is embroiled in a deepening crisis as two factions of the National Working Committee (NWC) clash over the 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting date. The acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum’s faction, claims the meeting has been postponed, while Deputy National Chairman (South), Taofeek Arapaja’s...
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has called on stakeholders, particularly APC governorship aspirants, to remain calm and adhere to the political process ahead of the 2027 general elections. He made this appeal during a stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa West Senatorial Zone held in...
A severe heatwave has gripped Europe, with Spain setting a new national record for June, reaching a scorching 46°C in the town of El Granado near the Portuguese border. The Spanish state weather agency, AEMET, confirmed the record-high temperature. *Extreme heatwave sweeps across Europe* Dozens of towns and cities...
Iran has indirectly threatened U.S. President Donald Trump with death after he called Iranian leader Ali Khamenei an “easy target”. Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi, a prominent cleric, stated that threats against Khamenei or other Islamic leaders are punishable by death under Islam. *Punishable by Death According to Makarem Shirazi,...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – As part of activities marking the 2025 Plateau Social Media Day, young media professionals and aides to Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, have been charged to use their platforms to promote verified information and counter the growing tide of misinformation threatening peace and development....
A former Senator, Shehu Sani, has emphasized the importance of rotating the presidency between the north and south to maintain Nigeria’s unity. Sani made this assertion in a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. “We are a country of experience… If you look at...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Stakeholders of All Progressives Congress (APC) from Nasarawa State have called on President Bola Tinubu and the leaders of the party in the country to make Senator Umaru Al-Makura, it’s next National Chairman The stakeholders made the call in a Statement made available to...
By PETER OJOMA, Lokoja – Former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has congratulated the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, His Royal Majesty, Dr Ahmed Tijani-Anaje, on his 51st birthday anniversary. Director, Yahaya Bello Media Office, Mr Michael Ohiare, conveyed the governor’s congratulatory message in a statement made available to newsmen...
National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Alhaji Yabagi Sani, has clarified that his party is not part of the coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Sani made this assertion in a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. “ADP is...