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By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has begun a thank-you visit to the six area councils of the territory, over the outcome of the Feb. 21 area council elections in the FCT. The visits, which began with Bwari Area Council on Tuesday, according toContinue Reading
By Aisha Gambo Mr Bashir Rabe-Mani, the outgoing Zonal Manager of the Kaduna Zonal Office of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and a Deputy Editor-In-Chief (DEIC), says he has no regrets about working in the agency for over three decades Rabe-Mani, who retired on attainment of the mandatory retirementContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Risk Managers Society of Nigeria (RIMSON) has outlined possible impact of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East on Nigeria and its economy. The United States and Israel had on Saturday, launched a large-scale offensive against Iran, sparking a regional escalation. RIMSON President, Dr Abbas Idriss,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved N7.3 billion contracts for the provision of waste collection and management services in four delineated districts of the Federal Capital City. Chief Felix Obuah, Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Executive Committee of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved the award of a N1.1 billion contract for emergency procurement of communication gadgets and other equipment for security agencies in the FCT. Mr Musa Onsachi, FCTA Director of Procurement disclosed this at the end of theContinue Reading
By Ephraims Sheyin As the 2027 general elections approach, Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo has urged the Federal Government and states controlled by the All Progressive Congress (APC), to publicise achievements as their continued silence was being exploited by the opposition. “There are gains, but a gap persists. There isContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the death of Sen. Barinada Mpigi, representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District, as a “huge loss” to the Ogoni people of Rivers and the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mpigi died onContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai National Boundary Commission (NBC) has taken steps to physically demarcate the Edo and Kogi inter-state boundary. Director-General of the commission, Mr Adamu Adaji, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday during a joint meeting of officials on the Edo-Kogi inter-state boundary. Adaji explained that the joint meeting wasContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has designated the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as its official digital and wire service provider for the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF). The acting President of the Institute, Prof. Emmanuel Dandaura disclosed this during the signing of theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Traders and residents of the Kugbo Furniture Market, Abuja, have sought urgent government assistance after a fire destroyed more than 15 shops and some adjoining residential buildings. The fire reportedly started at about 9 a.m. on Sunday and swept through a section of the market behind KugboContinue Reading
