By Celine-Damilola Oyewole President Bola Tinubu said on Thursday that the remodeled Abuja City Gate reflects Nigeria’s character and communicates the pride of its people. Tinubu made the remarks in Abuja, while inaugurating the monument, remodelled by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The president, who was represented by theContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Federal Ministry of Education has pledged to deepen ties with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to provide digital identity to 80 million learners, improve data capture and access to education services. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said this on Thursday in Abuja whileContinue Reading
Grace Abe The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Mrs Hulayat Omidiran, says the commission must reposition itself to meet Nigerians’ expectations through the effective implementation of the Federal Character Principle. This is contained in a statement issued by the FCC Spokesperson, Mr Ademola Lawrence, and made availableContinue Reading
By Adepote Arowojobe The Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to prohibit street begging across the state. Lawmakers said the proposal would strengthen security, improve public order and promote environmental sanitation while addressing the growing challenge of street begging. They described theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai President Bola Tinubu says his administration will continue to provide infrastructure in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the academia and professional institutions to thrive. Tinubu gave the assurance in Abuja on Wednesday, while inaugurating the newly constructed Collected Road C01 with a bridge, linking the BodyContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has announced a new strategic regulatory framework aimed at improving public safety, strengthening enforcement and tackling unqualified engineering practice. COREN President, Prof. Sadiq Abubakar, disclosed this at a news conference ahead of the 34th COREN Engineering Assembly,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s determination to replicate the infrastructural stride being recorded in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in every part of the country. Tinubu gave the assurance in Abuja on Tuesday, while inaugurating the Transitway N2, from Central Business District to Wuse District,Continue Reading
Killings By Oyintutu Oyinkolade The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed 30 cases of alleged politically motivated killings ahead of Aug. 15 governorship election in Osun state. The Force Public Relation Officer (FPRO), CSP Anietie Iniedu, disclosed this on Tuesday when he appeared on Channels TV programme, “Morning Brief”. Speaking duringContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Transportation Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has continued its clampdown on commercial vehicles operating in ad-hoc motor parks in Utako and Banex areasof the FCT. Mandate Secretary of the secretariat, Mr Chinedum Elechi, said during an enforcement operation in Abuja on Monday thatContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Former Governor of Rivers, Celestine Omehia, has cautioned Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the National Assembly (NASS) against rushing the passage of the State Police Bill into Law. Omehia, gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday. HeContinue Reading
