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By Charles Maduka The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has refuted allegations circulating online that he secretly allocated over 2,000 hectares of land in Maitama and Asokoro districts to his son. An online report had alleged that Wike approved the allocation of 2,082 hectares of prime Abuja land, using a company named…

By Charles Maduka President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive personnel audit and skill gap analysis across all levels of the federal civil service as part of a broader effort to reform the nation’s public sector and improve efficiency. The directive was issued on Thursday in Abuja during the maiden edition of the International Civil…

By Charles Maduka President Bola Tinubu has signed into law four major tax reform bills aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s revenue system and improving the country’s fiscal framework. The signing ceremony took place at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday at about 3:20pm. The newly enacted laws include the Nigeria Tax Bill, the…

By Charles Maduka The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chibudom Nwuche, as Chairman of the newly established South-South Development Commission (SSDC). Also confirmed was Usoro Offiong Akpabio from Akwa Ibom as Managing Director of the Commission, along with 13 board members and five executive directors.…

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, rejected a move by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to ‘cross-examine’ its third witness in the ongoing alleged money laundering case against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. While delivering his ruling, Justice Nwite noted that there was no provision…

The Ondo State Government has responded to the public statement issued by the Catholic Diocese of Ondo regarding the recent demolition of the Memorial Park in Owo, describing the diocese’s remarks as misleading and lacking full context. In a statement released by Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the government expressed…

By Charles Maduka The Nigerian Labour Congress in the Federal Capital Territory has threatened a mass protest and total shutdown of Abuja after July 3 if the ongoing industrial disputes affecting area council workers remain unresolved. The warning was issued by the FCT NLC Chairman, Dr. Stephen Knabayi, during an interview in Abuja. He revealed…

By Charles Maduka Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on the invitation of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, for an official state visit aimed at deepening diplomatic and economic ties between both nations. According to his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima will participate in the launch of Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Programme…

By Charles Maduka Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared Friday a public holiday to mark the beginning of the new Islamic calendar year, Hijrah 1447 AH. The announcement was contained in a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Regional Integration and Special Duties, Mudasiru Oyedeji, on Thursday in Osogbo. Governor Adeleke…

In a move aimed at revitalizing the education sector, the Ondo State Government has commenced induction training for more than 1,000 newly recruited teachers into the state’s secondary school system. The exercise, which is being conducted across the three senatorial districts, kicked off in Ikare Akoko, within the Northern Senatorial District. It was formally declared…

A 29-year-old Nigerian national, Oluwaseun Kassim, has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of a nationwide operation targeting undocumented immigrants with violent criminal records. Kassim was taken into custody in Chicago after being convicted of aggravated criminal sexual abuse in Kankakee County, Illinois. Kassim case was listed among the most…