FCT Minister threatens to blacklist Setraco Limited
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has threatened to blacklist Setraco Nigeria Limited if it failed to deliver the Southern Parkway Road project before May 29. Wike gave the warning in Abuja on Wednesday, after inspecting some road projects in the territory, and when he queried the contractor on the installation of streetlights, the Managing Director, […]
Senate Sets Up Constitution Review Committee
The Nigerian Senate has announced members of the constitution amendment committee to be chaired by the Deputy Senate President, Jibril Barau, with the Senate leader, Bamidele Opeyemi as the Vice Chairman. Announcing the committee at plenary, the Senate President noted that the 1999 constitution needs a major review, while he asked his deputy to invite […]
Minister of Power Advocates End to Electricity Subsidies
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has emphasized that Nigeria cannot sustain the continued subsidization of electricity and must transition to a cost-effective tariff model. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Adelabu highlighted the nation’s significant debt to generating companies (GenCos) and gas suppliers, amounting to 1.3 trillion naira and 1.3 billion […]
Niger Military Junta Leader Affirms Withdrawal from ECOWAS, Refuses Re-Admission
General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the leader of the military junta in Niger Republic, has made it clear that Niger, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, will not seek re-admission to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In an interview with reporters in Niamey, General Tchiani reiterated the junta’s decision to abstain from rejoining ECOWAS, […]
One dead, more than 20 wounded in shooting following Super Bowl parade
One person has died and 21 people were wounded in a shooting in Missouri at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade. Officials said they treated eight victims who were in immediately life-threatening condition, as well as seven others who had suffered injuries that could prove life-threatening. An area hospital confirmed […]
Russell Brand denies claim of sexual assault on film set
English comedian and actor, Russell Brand has denied sexually assaulting a woman on a film set, saying his accuser has a “faulty memory of the events”. In a civil lawsuit in November, the woman accused the actor and comedian of exposing himself and assaulting her while filming Arthur in 2010. But his lawyers have said the lawsuit […]
President Tinubu confers national honour of MON on Super Eagles players
President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) on every member of the Super Eagles that participated at the just concluded African Cup of Nations. President Bola Tinubu is presently hosting Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, at the Council Chambers of the State House. […]
Ex-Secretary General of the Federation Testifies in Emefiele’s case, denies knowledge of Pay to Election Observers
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, appeared at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja yesterday, and testified in the ongoing trial of ex-Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Emefiele is accused of impersonating the SGF to illegally obtain a sum of $6.2m, and is […]
Federal Government Takes Steps to Enhance Highway Development and Management
The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi has said that the Federal Government is intensifying efforts to revitalize the operational model of the Highway Development and Management Initiative (HDMI). According to him, this initiative aims to ensure the quality delivery and efficient utilization of road infrastructure through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). Umahi in a statement said […]
Ceasefire talks resume as Rafah under fire in Israel Gaza conflict
Egyptian media say Negotiations for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza have resumed in Cairo. Senior officials from the US, Israel, Egypt and Qatar are meeting as Israel faces strong international pressure to stop its bombardment of the southern Gaza city of Rafah. About 1.5 million people are crammed into this small border […]
