As part of activities to mark Nigeria 65th independence anniversary, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched the free distribution of Mother–Baby Kits and the Abuja Breathe Fresh Air Project. During the official launch at the Asokoro district hospital in Abuja, FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud...
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*Awards N20mcCompensation Director-General, Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has ordered the release ofan Abuja-based businesswoman, Mrs. Chineze Ozoadibe, who was wrongfully arrested on the suspicion of her alleged involvement in illegal bunkering. He awarded her N10 million as compensation. The DSS boss also ordered that...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja In a powerful show of solidarity and civic action, thousands of Nigerians marched through the streets of Abuja today in a mass rally organised by four major national groups, issuing a joint statement condemning what they described as an orchestrated campaign of economic sabotage by...
Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olukayode Egbetokun, has paid tribute to the late Dr. Solomon Arase, describing him as one of the most exemplary officers in the history of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Speaking on Saturday at a solemn Guard of Honour Parade held at the NPF Hangar, Nnamdi...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has officially launched the construction of 10.5 kilometres of access roads to serve the Renewed Hope Housing Estate in the Karsana District of Abuja. Speaking during the project flag-off on Friday, Wike said the construction of roads N11, N16, N40,...
As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged citizens to embrace peace, unity, and collective responsibility in building a stronger nation. The President’s message was delivered on Friday during a special Jumaat prayer held at the National Mosque, Abuja, as part of events to...
Starting September 29, travelers passing through Nigeria’s busiest airports—Murtala Muhammed International in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International in Abuja—will begin using cashless and contactless payment systems, thanks to a new initiative by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in collaboration with Paystack. The announcement, made in a statement...
Abuja-based lawyer, Victor Giwa, is to be arraigned on October 8,2025 to face charges of of forgery and impersonation preferred against him and his co-defendant, Ibitade Bukola. This followed his arrest by officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Lagos after a bench warrant was issued by the Federal...
Over 400 golf enthusiasts are set to converge at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYB-IGRCC) in Abuja for the Nigeria @ 65 Independence Golf Tournament. The week-long event, held in celebration of Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, will also serve as a tribute to the...
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to a comprehensive constitutional review aimed at reinforcing Nigeria’s democratic pillars. Speaking through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, Tinubu made this known while declaring open the Public Hearing on the 1999 Constitution Review held...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to immediately engage the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the Ogoni people, and other relevant stakeholders with a view to finalising the modalities for the resumption of oil production in Ogoniland. President Tinubu issued...
Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has pointed to “systemic neglect and technical failures” as the primary causes of the recent Abuja-Kaduna train derailment near Asham Station. Preliminary findings by the bureau cite poor maintenance practices and a defective track switch as key contributors to the August 26, 2025, incident....
Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye has lamented the more than 150 reported construction sites accident-related deaths in Nigeria in 2024 alone. Barrister Faleye spoke while delivering his keynote address as the special guest of honour at the 69th Annual General Meeting...
Akwa Ibom carrier, Ibom Air has narrated how the airline was able to successfully resuscitate a female passenger who experienced a medical emergency shortly after take-off from Abuja to Lagos. It stated the airline’s cabin crew who are fully trained in handling in-flight medical emergencies, responded swiftly and professionally...
President Bola Tinubu has authorized the development of two 300-bed hostels at the Nigerian Law School in Abuja, tasking the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, with overseeing the immediate commencement of the project. This directive was disclosed on Tuesday in Abuja through a statement by...
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has announced that a fundraising initiative tied to her 65th birthday has so far raised ₦20.4 billion toward the long-abandoned National Library headquarters in Abuja. Speaking to journalists at the Presidential Villa, the First Lady emphasized that the effort is not a personal pet...
Two major oil workers’ unions—the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN)—have fiercely rejected the Federal Government’s move to divest its interests in Joint Venture (JV) oil assets. Speaking during a joint press briefing in...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the upcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 12, 2026. The announcement was made in a statement issued Tuesday by , INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the...
Eleven years after the Nyanya twin bombings that killed many people and injured hundreds, justice is still pending for the victims and their families. The terrorism trial has been stalled by repeated adjournments and delays, raising concerns about Nigeria’s ability to deliver timely justice in terrorism cases. The devastating...
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has assured Nigerians that the long-awaited amendment of the 1999 Constitution will be treated with the “diligence, fairness, and urgency” it deserves. Speaking on Monday during the National Public Hearing on the Constitution Review in Abuja, the Speaker pledged the House’s...