Rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has acknowledged what he described as significant and commendable progress on the Apo–Karshi Road project, saying the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, deserves credit for the pace of work currently ongoing on the road. Adeyanju, who has been a consistent critic of the minister, said the level and […]
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Amb Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has outlined the country’s job-creation strategy, emphasising that sustainable employment growth is being driven by far-reaching macroeconomic reforms under the Tinubu Administration. Speaking at the Africa Jobs Engine Panel on the margins of the World Economic Forum, the Minister explained that Nigeria’s approach is focused on […]
Rights activist and lawyer, Barrister Deji Adeyanju, has said negotiating with bandits amounts to indirect financing of terrorism and poses a grave danger to national security. Speaking on Monday, he warned that terrorists should be jailed rather than forgiven or rewarded by the government. Adeyanju said the continued negotiation, payment and appeasement of […]
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has threatened nationwide industrial action over the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s directive on “No Work, No Pay” and the planned stoppage of salaries of members of the Joint Health Sector Unions through IPPIS from January 2026. In a statement signed by its President, Comrade […]
As part of a renewed revenue drive to fund ongoing projects in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has announced that it will begin revocation and sealing of properties over unpaid ground rents, Certificates of Occupancy and land use conversion fees from next week. The decision was disclosed after the first FCTA […]
The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to reforms for enhanced service delivery and alignment of its operations with current realities. The Director-General (DG), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, stated this at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Annual Management Conference (AMC) of the Scheme, which took place in Jos, […]
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Monday received the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, where they discussed strengthening bilateral relations, with particular focus on visa facilitation, business mobility, and consular matters. The discussions highlighted the need to ease travel for businesspeople and enhance practical cooperation between […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has fired back at critics of his political choices, declaring that power is taken and not given, and that politics is guided by interests and the will of the people, not sentiment or emotions. He said those attacking his decisions failed to understand the realities of […]
The Federal Fire Service has promoted 2,620 officers across various ranks, as the Controller General, Samuel Olumode Adeyemi, urged discipline, professionalism, and readiness in the discharge of their duties. Adeyemi spoke at the decoration ceremony of newly promoted senior officers, describing the exercise as a recognition of discipline, sacrifice, and consistent performance within […]
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening economic ties with Spain, describing the country as a strategic partner and an important bridge between Africa and Europe, during an engagement with the leadership of CEOE, Spain’s foremost business confederation. The advocacy and high-level engagement was led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he remains firmly committed to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying he has no regrets over that decision, while describing Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as “a bad child” who failed to show gratitude. Wike made the remarks on Wednesday during […]
The Amanyanabo of Torusarama Piri in Degema Local Government Area, Rivers State, Asari Dokubo, has officially pledged his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, committing to back the president for a second term. The pledge came on Tuesday during a visit to Dokubo’s palace by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom […]
The Rivers Elders Council has formally aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027, declaring their commitment to the Renewed Hope political movement championed by the former Rivers governor. The endorsement was announced on Tuesday during Wike’s thank you visit to […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called on voters in Rivers State to rally behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, arguing that continued support is critical to sustaining the development gains currently being enjoyed by the state. Wike made the appeal on Tuesday during his thank you visit to Degema Local […]
President Bola Tinubu on Monday wrote two letters to the Senate, seeking confirmation of 21 nominees for the boards of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). According to a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in the […]
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), has called on governments at all levels to urgently review workers’ allowances and implement fair tax policies, warning that Nigerian workers cannot bear the burden of economic reforms alone. TUC President, Comrade Festus Osifo, made the call in his New Year message to workers, delivered on […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Ajibola Basiru, telling him to leave Rivers State alone or risk facing consequences, declaring that anyone who meddles in the state’s politics may get their “hands burnt.” Wike gave the […]
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the nation’s top security authorities, including the Defence Ministry, the Police and the Department of State Services, to hunt down and arrest those behind the deadly attack on Kasuwan Daji community in Niger State and ensure they are swiftly brought to justice. He also directed security agencies to immediately […]
The Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress has withdrawn its support for Governor Siminilayi Fubara, declaring that Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has earned the trust and loyalty of the Rivers people through his political record and commitment to the Ijaw nation. The decision was announced by the Chairman of the congress, Senator George […]
Resident doctors across Nigeria have announced a fresh nationwide strike from January 12, 2026, signalling a breakdown in talks with the Federal Government over unresolved welfare and career-related demands. The decision was taken by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) after an Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting held on January 2, 2026. In a […]