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By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has announced the emergence of a massive Rainbow Coalition, a multi-party political alliance, aligned behind President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. Speaking to journalists in Abuja after inspection of ongoing projects, Wike addressed the recent high-levelContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the IBB Golf and Country Club, Abuja, will be reopened and fully operational by December. Wike gave the assurance on Friday in Abuja while inspecting the ongoing renovation of the club and other road projects inContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Dr Jesse Ashumate, a Peoples Democratic Party senatorial candidate for Taraba South, has unveiled a comprehensive legislative blueprint aimed at transforming the agricultural sector, restoring lasting peace, and driving economic empowerment across the district. Ashumate unveiled the agenda at a press conference to officially begin his campaignContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Mr Mukhtar Galadima has officially begun his campaign for the Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency in Taraba, under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), promising a legislative revolution for the constituents if elected. Galadima’s vision centres on an ambitious legislative agenda to sponsor a landmark bill toContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims by some critics alleging rising insecurity in some parts of the territory. Wike made the rebuttal while speaking with journalists after he inspected some ongoing projects in Abuja on Thursday. According to him,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of about 30 buildings constructed illegally on Ring Road III corridor at Karsana axis, Abuja. Wike gave the directive in Abuja on Thursday, while inspecting the ongoing construction of Arterial RoadContinue Reading
By Opeyemi Gbemiro The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has called for increased adoption of alternative payment channels to deepen financial inclusion and accelerate economic development across the country. Hakama Sidi-Ali, the Acting Director, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations Department of the CBN, made the call during the 2026 CBNContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has urged FCT residents to vote for President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election. Wike made the call in Abuja on Thursday while inspecting the ongoing construction of the five-kilometre Zaudna-Kaba-Kagini Road. SpeakingContinue Reading
By Oyintutu Oyinkolade The Federal Government and Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL) are set to commission 1,600 bed spaces at Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden. The facility represents the first university-level delivery under the National Student Housing Programme (NASHP). Abdul-Mutallab Mukhtar, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FHFLContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Women Affairs Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has resealed Divine Hope Orphanage and Less Privileged Home, Kagini in Kubwa, Abuja, for operating without authorisation. Dr Idris Attah, Director of Child Development in the secretariat who led the operation in Abuja on Wednesday, explainedContinue Reading
