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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to complete the long-awaited Millennium Tower project within the next two years. After a meeting with contractors handling various projects in the FCT, Wike emphasized the importance of the Millennium Tower, situated in the Central Area of Abuja, as a transformative multifunctional edifice. The…
INEC announces electronic result transmission for Kogi State governorship election, aiming to enhance transparency and curb electoral malpractices. Prof. Gabriel Longpet, the REC of Kogi, highlights the significance of electronic transmission in safeguarding the integrity of results. The move is part of broader efforts to ensure credible and accountable democratic processes.
A dramatic incident took place at the Edo State Government House during a public function on Sunday, as security personnel prevented Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu from accessing Governor Godwin Obaseki. The incident occurred during the Interdenominational Thanksgiving Church Service, held at the Festival Hall in the Government House, as part of the celebrations marking Edo’s…
The House of Representatives has vowed to abolish waivers in recruitment exercises in Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, of the Federal Government. The lawmakers described the waiver as an abuse of recruitment processes with alleged nepotism and favouritism taking the centre stage. Yusuf Gagdi, Chairman, Ad hoc Committee on Job Racketeering and Mismanagement of IPPIS,…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has taken decisive action by ordering the compulsory retirement of four senior Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) for their failure to retire following the appointment of their colleague as the acting Inspector-General of Police. The affected senior officers are Dan-Mallam Mohammed, Moses Jitiboh, Hafiz Inuwa, and Adeleke Bode. Despite the…
Saidu Alkali, the Minister of Transportation, has visited the Idu Train station in Abuja and expressed his dissatisfaction with the state of affairs at the station. During the unscheduled visit on Sunday, Alkali addressed several issues affecting the station and hinted at the possibility of disciplinary action against the Managing Director (MD) of the Nigerian…
In a move to curb the escalating cost of governance in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive to the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The directive mandates the suspension of visa processing for government officials intending to travel to New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) unless they can provide evidence…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the recently concluded 2023 general election, has taken to his verified X handle on Twitter (@PeterObi) to address recent allegations and express his disappointment over the spreading of false information. In his statement, Obi emphasized his commitment to constructive discourse and issue-focused politics. He stated…
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has once again demonstrated his commitment to youth empowerment and welfare by extending a gesture of support to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members currently undergoing their three-week orientation camping in the state. Governor Zulum gifted each of the 1,215 corps members with a sum of N30,000, totaling…
