By Naomi Sharang The Senate has passed the Electoral Act (amendment) Bill to regulate the conduct of the federal, state and Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This followed the clause by clause consideration of the bill by the lawmakers in the Committee of the WholeContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commended Mr Richard Dauda, the acting Executive Secretary (ES), Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) for providing exceptional leadership that drives infrastructural development across the FCT. Wike gave the commendation in Abuja on Wednesday, during a meeting withContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje German tourism expert, Julia Kleber, has called for strategic investment to explore tourism opportunities for effective storytelling and capacity building in order to position Nigeria as a competitive global destination. Kleber, who is the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Kleber Group, made the call at aContinue Reading
Cancer By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has operationalised oncology-preventive clinics in eight tertiary hospitals, strengthening Nigeria’s cancer prevention, screening and early-detection capacity nationwide. Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, confirmed this on Wednesday in Abuja at the 2026 World Cancer Day commemoration. The event, with the themeContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola Consultants at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) are taking steps to enhance teamwork and communication among specialists, aiming to improve patient care. They said this on Tuesday during the Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN),Continue Reading
By Chelsea Isa Award winning Blockbuster “Son of the Soil”, is set for premiere at the Pan – Africa Film Festival(PAFF) in the United States, its producers have said. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 34th edition of the annual PAFF is scheduled to holdContinue Reading
By Joy Akanu Fans and colleagues of veteran Nollywood actor and lawmaker, Desmond Elliot, have celebrated him as he marks his 51st birthday on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ace actor had earlier made a post on Instagram announcing his birthday. He said: “Today,Continue Reading
INEC urges NASS to expedite action on Electoral Act amendment Act By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Feb. 4, 2026 (NAN) Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the National Assembly to expedite action on the ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act. Chairman of INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, madeContinue Reading
Senate pays tributes to late Sen. Ezea Remains of Sen. Okechukwu Ezea laid at the foyer of the Senate Chamber Tributes Kingsley Okoye Abuja, Feb. 4, 2026 (NAN) The Senate on Wednesday at plenary paid glowing tribute to the late Sen. Okechukwu Ezea, who died on Nov. 18, 2025 atContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says political activities towards the 2027 general elections will not affect his capacity to deliver life-impacting projects to FCT residents. Wike gave the assurance when he inspected some ongoing projects in parts of Abuja on Wednesday. He explained thatContinue Reading
