By Philomina Attah The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT Wing, has directed all primary and secondary school teachers in the territory to join the ongoing strike action initiated by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC). This strike action is expected to begin on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. This isContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Mr Henry Idahagbon, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and former Attorney-General in Edo, says modern infrastructures are vital for urban growth but must be balanced with food security, healthcare, and rural development. Idahagbon, a politician, who said this in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Zubairu Idris The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to road rehabilitation to boost the transportation of goods and services across the country. The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement (North-West), Mr Abdullahi Tanko-Yakasai, stated this on Saturday while inaugurating some roads rehabilitated under theContinue Reading
WEF: Shettima advocates home-grown solutions to Africa’s economic challenges Economy By Salisu Sani-Idris Abuja, Jan. 23, 2026 (NAN) Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has advocated home-grown solutions to Africa’s economic problems. Shettima emphasised the need for innovative approaches for growth, development and prosperity on the continent. He stated this during a High-levelContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Ayo Omidiran, has pledged to reposition the commission through institutional reforms, transparency and strict enforcement of the Federal Character Principle. Omidiran made the pledge on Thursday in Abuja while delivering her inaugural address at the inauguration ofContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Mr Christopher Maikalangu, has received a significant boost in his re-election bid with the unveiling of a comprehensive campaign strategy by the “Maikalangu Think Tank”. The strategy aims to secure Maikalangu’s victory in the forthcoming area council elections scheduled forContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike has appointed Mr Sani Daura as his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol Matters. Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the minister on Public Communications and Social Media, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Ifeanyi Olannye Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, on Monday, commissioned the Uromi Junction Flyover Bridge in Agbor, Ika South LGA, for construction at the cost of N59.7 billion. In a speech at the ceremony, Oborevwori described the project as “a critical intervention aimed at improving road safety, preserving lives,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), says it has addressed 10 out of the 14 demands by its workers who began an indefinite strike on Monday over unresolved welfare concerns. Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, disclosedContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCT) has removed 607 beggars and mentally challenged individuals from the streets of Abuja, from July 2025 to date. Mrs Ukachi Adebayo, Head of Enforcement, FCT Social Development Secretariat (SDS) made this known in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
