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By Taiwo Scholarstica The Federal Government has said the ongoing review of the National Building Code will introduce climate-smart construction standards, energy efficiency requirements and disaster-risk reduction measures aimed at making buildings across the country safer, more resilient and environmentally sustainable. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Darma, disclosed this on Thursday at ...
As part of efforts to improve grid management in Nigeria, the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has officially handed over the control room building extension for the SCADA/EMS at the Gwagwalada 330kV Transmission Substation to the Nigerian Independent System Operator, NISO. The facility will serve as a temporary National Control Centre, NCC, in Abuja. Speaking ...
By Precious Mark Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has demanded an independent, forensic public probe into an alleged N1.3 billion scandal involving a "ghost Federal Government Agency" operating from within the heart of the presidency. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Atiku Media Office, the opposition leader challenged the administration of President Bola ...
By Ismail Azeez The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 93 senior police officers to their next ranks. This follows their success in the recently concluded written examination and oral interviews held at the Commission’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. The promotions were among the key decisions reached during the Commission’s Plenary Meeting ...
Some parents, under the aegis of National Association of Concerned Parents (NACP), have expressed concern over the delay in the recruitment process of young Nigerians by Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC). At a news conference on Thursday in Abuja, the association, led by the National President, Nantip Namdap, and National Secretary, Obong Akpan, urged the ...
The Police Command in Niger has confirmed the killing of 18 people following a land dispute in Angwan-Baago community, Katako District, Rafi Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday. He said the crisis, which began on Monday, ...
Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has welcomed Nigeria's admission into the International Energy Agency (IEA) as an Association country, describing the development as a significant step that will deepen the country's engagement in global energy governance while advancing its drive for universal energy access, industrialisation and sustainable energy development. Expressing ...
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu’s 700-kilometre legacy highway will connect states. Idris spoke on Wednesday in Lafia at the start of Section One of the Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe Super Highway. Newsmen reports that the project covers Akwanga, Jos, Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe and Maiduguri. The minister described the highway as ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso The Federal High Court has introduced new practice directions for handling pre-election cases, bringing major reforms aimed at speeding up the resolution of election-related disputes ahead of future elections. The new rules, known as the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026, officially took effect on June 29, 2026, and ...
This is a statement made by honorable chief justice James Omotosho on the 20th of November 2025. Who prosecuted and convicted NNAMDI KANU to life imprisonmentwhile speaking to the journalist saying, just like what happened in the judgement of today, same goes to all other Fleeing members of same Indigenous people of beafra (IPOB) yet ...
...As Police trace 34 bank accounts linked to operation ...Says suspect forged official signatures, government seals ...July 27 for trial of prime suspect By Precious Mark The Presidency has declared that the so-called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council is a fictitious organisation, releasing fresh details of an alleged fraud syndicate ahead of the formal trial ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday flagged off the construction of the 700-kilometer Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe-Biu-Maiduguri Superhighway, a major infrastructure project under his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, while approving the immediate release of ₦111 billion for the commencement of work. The approval was announced by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, during the groundbreaking ceremony ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has concluded its review of the remuneration package for political and public office holders and submitted its recommendations to President Bola Tinubu for consideration. The commission disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement issued by its Head of the Information and Public Relations Unit, ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for closer collaboration with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to address voter apathy, misinformation, and civic disengagement ahead of the 2027 General Election. The INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, made the call on Wednesday while receiving the Director-General of the NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, during ...
…reiterates commitment to developing judiciary infrastructure By Muyideen Aliyu Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday inspected the ongoing construction of the Justice Saidu Kawu Court House, expressing satisfaction with the pace and quality of the work done so far. Accompanied by the state's Chief Judge, Justice Abiodun Ayodele Adebara, the Governor stated that the ...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has charged media practitioners in Osun State to treat vote buying as a frontline investigative priority ahead of the August 15, 2026 Governorship Election, urging journalists to document incidents with the specificity needed to trigger prosecution. This charge was contained in a keynote address by the National Commissioner and ...
The Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Tsangaya Education, Sheikh Musa Falaki, has accused the former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, of allegedly siphoning ₦308 million meant for special prayers across the 44 local government areas of the state.Falaki made the allegation in a video interview circulated by Hikima ...
By Precious Mark The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi has pledged to eradicate the menace of out-of-school children of he is elected as president. Obi made the pledge when he unveiled a national economic blueprint aimed at addressing governance abuses, rising unemployment, and the continuous decline in the quality of ...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday has declared that all districts in the FCT are now feeling the impact of governance through completed projects that improve the quality of life of residents. The President, represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, spoke while commissioning the Full Scope Development of Akinwumi Ajibola Street, comprising Important Local Streets ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has relieved the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Toyin Balogun, of her appointment and immediately replaced her with Faosat Sanni as part of a minor cabinet reshuffle. The development was announced on Wednesday in a statement issued by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon ...
…commissions Lameco flyover bridge By Ismail Azeez As part of efforts to improve transportation and ease traffic in the state capital, the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared that his administration has embarked on mega infrastructure projects without mortgaging the future of the state. The Governor made this known at the commissioning of the ...
By Muyideen Aliyu The Kwara State Government has removed vulnerable persons with mental health conditions from major streets and public places across the Ilorin metropolis as part of efforts to promote public safety, environmental sanitation, and the welfare of vulnerable citizens. The operation was carried out by officers of the Ministry of Social Development in ...
The Federal government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare, well-being, and continued support of military veterans across the country. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume gave the assurance when he received a delegation of the National Council of the Nigerian Legion, led by Ms. Grace Morenike ...
