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, […]
President Bola Tinubu has launched the construction of the 3,112 housing-unit Renewed Hope City in Karsana, Abuja
Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that at the groundbreaking ceremony yesterday in Abuja, President Tinubu reiterated his determination to ensure that Nigeria’s housing deficit is bridged, adding that with the commencement of construction 25 direct and indirect jobs per house, the 20,000 housing units planned for the Federal Capital Territory alone will create 500,000 jobs. […]
Federal High Court Abuja orders for the arrest of CoS to the Governor of River State
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, issued a warrant for the arrest of Mr Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff (CoS) to Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers over the alleged involvement in the burning of the state’s House of Assembly. Justice Emeka Nwite, who gave the order while delivering a ruling in an ex-parte […]
The Presidency assures No Plan to move Federal Capital to Lagos
The Presidency has dismissed insinuations that President Bola Tinubu has the intention to move Nigeria’s capital from Abuja to Lagos. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, yesterday clarified in response to the controversy over moves by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) […]
Two injured as refuse container explodes in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command and the FCT Federal Emergency Management Agency have debunked reports of a bomb explosion in Maitama, Abuja yesterday. The police noted that preliminary findings indicated that an overheated metal refuse container activated under intense heat and exploded, thereby causing injury to two refuse evacuators, who are currently receiving medical […]
FG says the ban on plastic materials is inevitable
The Federal Government says the ban on some plastic materials is inevitable, even as it urged Nigerians to be prepared for “wholistic circular management of our waste”. The Minister of State for Environment, Iziaq Salako, in a statement said the commendable decision of the Lagos State Government to ban Styrofoam and other single-use plastics is […]
Minister of FCT reiterates on ensuring adequate security in Abuja
The Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike has reiterated his stance in ensuring adequate security and addressing the alarming insecurity in the federal capital territory. The Minister who made this known during a media chat in Abuja said there are financial constraints to tackling insecurity in FCT, and the National Assembly will have to create a […]
Minister of Defence inaugurates Project Implementation Committee
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru has inaugurated the Project Implementation Committee for the provision and installation of security surveillance system for the Abuja-Kaduna Highways (Highways and Railways). The Minister who was quoted in a statement by the Director (information, Press & PR) of the ministry Henshaw Ogubike, said the provision of the security solutions […]
Federal High Court Abuja invalidates 2024 River State appropriation bill
The Federal High Court, Abuja has invalidated the passage of the 2024 Rivers State appropriation bill by FIVE LAWMAKERS led by Edison Ehie. Tagged ‘Budget of Renewed Hope, Consolidation and Continuity’ the five-member faction of the Assembly loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, had on December 13, passed the N800bn 2024 budget proposal presented to it […]
Court Grants former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele Permission to Travel Out of Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele’s request to travel out of the Abuja. Justice Hamza Muazu who handed the ruling however said Emefiele must howeverremain in the country. The Counsel to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, did not […]
