New FTC MInister, Wike orders contractors to return to work

…Says FG won’t compromise on standards Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday directed all contractors in the nation’s capital to return to site. He assured that the Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud and himself will map out a strategy to fund contractors and ensure they go back to site. The former Rivers State governor said this during a meeting with contractors handling projects in the nation’s capital, stressing that...

Gov. Bello appoints Yahaya Ismail, commissioner for special duties

Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has approved the appointment of Yahaya Ade Ismail as Commissioner for Special Duties. A press statement on Monday signed by Mrs. Ayoade Folashade Arike, Secretary to the Government of Kogi State, stated that the appointment underscores Governor Bello’s dedication to recognizing exceptional individuals who have demonstrated unwavering commitment and service to our beloved State. The press statement noted that Yahaya Ade Ismail, who has previously served as the Special...

Stop celebrating my ministerial appointment with billboard adverts – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has requested Nigerians to refrain from mounting congratulatory billboards in honour of his ministerial appointment across the country. The Minister’s request was conveyed by his press director, Anthony Ogunleye via a statement on Sunday. “The attention of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has been drawn to lamp post billboards, full-scale billboards, and other adverts congratulating him on his appointment as minister,”...

The Mugshot Comedy Drama— Donald Trump, GOP Celebrate Ignorance

“The scepter of criminal law is permanently blind to human compassion, emotions, or interests. Making Trump and his cronies pay dearly for their crimes is justified, at the least, in terms of deterrence and retribution,” —Anthony Ogbo Thursday, former President Donald Trump was booked on charges that he conspired to overturn the results of Georgia’s 2020 presidential election. His mugshot quickly turned into a piece of illustrious image canonized by the rightwing media and glorified...

Suspected Diphtheria Cases Hit 180 In Bauchi, Claim Lives Of 26

The Bauchi State Ministry of Health has confirmed the diphtheria disease has claimed the lives of 26 persons with 180 suspected cases of the disease recorded across the state. Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed, Executive Chairman of Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BASPHCDA) disclosed this Friday while giving an update on the diphtheria outbreak in Bauchi State during USAID-IHP Media Engagement on the 2023 Bauchi State budget performance held in Bauchi. “As at August 23, 2023,...

Lawmakers demand Nnamdi Kanu’s freedom over rising insecurity in S’East

A group of lawmakers in the lower chamber of the National Assembly has called for the unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, from detention to “ensure lasting peace and security” in the South East. The lawmakers, who made the plea on Thursday, are members of the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee set up to interface with security agencies to reduce kidnapping, assassinations and banditry in Isiukwuato and Umunneochi...

First Lady of Oyo State in Nigeria Comes to Houston for Corporate Summit

Her Excellency, the First Lady of Oyo State, Nigeria, Engr. Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde will be in Houston when the city hosts the momentous Fidelity International Trade & Creative Connect summit in October. The summit will bring together global leaders, business tycoons, and government officials to foster global partnerships and discuss opportunities for economic growth and cooperation. The summit hosted by Fidelity Bank Nigeria, is scheduled to take place on October 24-25, 2023, at the George...

The Peter Obi Effect in the Next Anambra Governorship Election

“In two years, Anambra will be a testing ground for Peter Obi’s popularity among voters in his home state,” —Ebuka Onyekwelu How bizarre this may look notwithstanding, but preparations are in full throttle for the next governorship election in Anambra state. Although still over two years ahead, but the next governorship election in Anambra state is already taking shape to the extent that any serious politician or political player in Anambra has commenced total planning...

FCT Minister, Wike orders arrest of the owner of Abuja collapsed building

…set to resettle residents of the area. Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has ordered the immediate identification and arrest of the landlord of a two-storey building that collapsed in Abuja. The building, a plaza located at Lagos Crescent in Garki Village within the Garki District of Abuja, collapsed amid a heavy downpour on Wednesday night. There are conflicting reports of the number of survivors in the incident. While the director-general...

We’ve paid Super Falcons’ match bonuses, allowances – NFF President

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, says it is no longer owing the senior national female football team, Super Falcons, as all pending match bonuses and allowances have been reimbursed. There has been a dispute between the Super Falcons and NFF over the backlog of unpaid salaries and allowances which dates back to 2019. Last month, the Super Falcons’ coach, Randy Waldrum said the NFF owed him 14 months’ salary but only cleared seven months pending...

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