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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has issued a strong appeal to the contractor handling the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal office complex, urging a speedy completion of the project ahead of the September 2025 deadline. The Minister made the appeal during an inspection visit to the construction site located in Dakibiyu, Jabi District, on Wednesday. This is contained in a statement by […]

The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to the National Assembly, seeking approval to borrow $347m under the 2025–2026 borrowing plan. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, read the President’s correspondence on the floor of the Green Chamber during Wednesday’s plenary. According to the President, the loan is necessary due to a rise in the funding needs for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, […]

Many residents of Igbope, Kishi and other communities in Oyo State are currently stranded as a result of collapse of the bridge that link the two communities. The affected bridge serves as the primary link between Igbope in Oorelope Local Government Area and Kishi in Irepo Local Government Area, both located in the Oke Ogun geopolitical zone of the state. According to reports gathered on Wednesday, the bridge collapsed due […]

Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has reduced its premium motor spirit price for the second time in one week. Its observed on Wednesday, that the state-owned oil firm has adjusted its petrol price to N890 per litre from N895. This represents an N5 per litre downward price review when compared to its earlier N895 pump price. Retail outlets operated by NNPCL in Abuja, including locations along Kubwa Expressway, Gwarimpa, and […]

The Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, has pledged immediate repairs on the critical portion of the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway. Goronyo made the announcement on Tuesday during an inspection visit to the affected area, acting on the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The affected stretch, approximately 500 metres by the Federal Cooperative College at Abuja Junction in Kaduna, has been causing significant delays in the movement of people, […]

The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has inaugurated 100 units of two-and three-bedroom houses at the FHA Estate in Ajoda, Ibadan, marking the first phase of a proposed 1,000-unit housing project in the area. Speaking at the commissioning, the Managing Director of FHA, Oyetunde Ojo, said the development was in line with the Renewed Hope mandate given to the agency by President Bola Tinubu when its current leadership was appointed in […]

A fresh wave of defections hit the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) today as four senators and three members of the House of Representatives formally announced their move to the All Progressives Congress (APC). President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, read their separate letters from the Senators where they cited irreconcilable differences in the opposition PDP as reason for their cross-carpeting. With this latest shift, the APC now commands 72 […]

The chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has mocked Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Adaramodu was reacting to the saga involving Natasha’s attempt to forcefully resume plenary on Tuesday. Heavily armed officers stationed at all entrances denied the senator access, ordering her and her supporters to vacate the premises. This led to a tense standoff as her supporters questioned the move and attempted […]

The Senate has announced plans to hold a special session in honour of the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, during Tuesday plenary, said the special session would hold on Wednesday (tomorrow). He noted that the tribute session will reflect on his legacy and contributions to national development following his recent demise. Last week, the Federal Executive Council held a special session in honour of the late […]