FCT Minister Nyesom Wike directs Executive Secretary of FCDA to step down, with no official reason provided In a recent development, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has suspended the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Shehu Hadi Ahmad, indefinitely. The announcement was made through a statement from Lere Olayinka, Senior…
New political movement ACC pledges to challenge current leadership and reshape Nigeria’s governance ahead of 2027 A new conservative political movement known as the Allied Conservative Congress (ACC) has made its official debut in Abuja, aiming to provide a formidable alternative in Nigeria’s political landscape. As the ACC political party vows to unseat Tinubu and…
A Record-High National Budget Aiming to Address Development Needs, Boost Infrastructure, and Tackle Economic Challenges In a significant move toward economic expansion and infrastructural investment, the federal government has unveiled its proposed 2025 Nigerian Federal Budget, setting it at an unprecedented N47.9 trillion. This budget proposal reflects the government’s response to pressing economic challenges and…
Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, challenges the gifting of houses and cars to judges, citing constitutional concerns and questioning judicial independence Prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has raised concerns over the recent decision by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to gift judges with houses and cars. According to Falana, this…
In response to the nation’s fuel scarcity, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has appointed new leaders to drive operational efficiency In a move to address Nigeria’s persistent fuel crisis, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has introduced a series of fresh appointments aimed at improving operations and stabilizing fuel supply. NNPC makes…
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike recently addressed public concerns over a government initiative to provide judges with dedicated residential quarters in Abuja. Speaking during a media session, Wike emphasized that the project, sanctioned by President Bola Tinubu and approved in the 2024 federal budget, aims solely to support judicial independence by improving judges’…
The Central Bank of Nigeria signals an anticipated increase in inflation rates for October, driven by economic and market pressures October Inflation Rise in Nigeria: CBN Signals Potential Increase in Consumer Prices The October inflation rise in Nigeria is anticipated as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) projects a continued uptick in consumer prices. Amid…
In a grand ceremony in Benin, Governor Monday Okpebholo and Deputy Dennis Idahosa take office, pledging to prioritize development and security while announcing key cabinet positions Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo took office amid much anticipation in Benin City, assuming the governorship from his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. Okpebholo’s inauguration marks a new era for Edo…
Senior aide disputes claims linking Wike to Rivers turmoil, urges clarity and responsibility from all leaders In a recent turn of events, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Lere Olayinka, has stepped forward to clarify that Wike denies responsibility in the Rivers crisis. Addressing…
A wave of apprehension spreads among judges as the NJC prepares to finalize decisions on numerous allegations of judicial misconduct A tense atmosphere surrounds the Nigerian judiciary as the National Judicial Council (NJC) wraps up investigations into over fifty cases of alleged judicial misconduct in Nigeria. The upcoming NJC meeting, which will be led by…
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