Wike Vows To Complete All Inherited Road Projects In FCT By December

Wike Vows To Complete All Inherited Road Projects In FCT By December

By Toffa Momoh | News Desk | Abuja | 29/07/2026 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed the FCT Administration’s commitment to completing all inherited projects, saying no abandoned project will be left behind under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The Minister stated this on Tuesday during an inspection tour of two strategic road projects in Abuja. At the Inner Southern Expressway, ISEX II, a 10-kilometre road […]

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NHRC: 180 SGBV Cases Documented Among Displaced Persons in May/June 2026

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The National Human Rights Commission, (NHRC), has documented 180 cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, SGBV, among forcibly displaced persons between May and June 2026, an increase from 174 cases recorded in March/April. Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, disclosed this on Tuesday at the Commission's headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, during the presentation of the NHRC’s 3rd bi-monthly dashboard on the rights […]

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NAFOWA Secondary School Graduates Pioneer Students in Abuja

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association Secondary School, Asokoro, Abuja, has graduated its pioneer set of students, marking a major milestone since the establishment of the institution. The maiden graduation ceremony brought together senior Nigerian Air Force officers, NAFOWA members, parents and other guests to celebrate the students’ completion of secondary education. Speaking at the ceremony, the President of NAFOWA, Mrs Ngozi Aneke, described the […]

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Army Chief Appoints GOCs for New Divisions, Unveils Three Brigades

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has appointed General Officers Commanding for newly established Nigerian Army divisions as part of a major reorganisation aimed at strengthening military operations across the country. The appointments follow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval for the establishment of four additional Army divisions to expand the Service’s operational footprint and improve its response to evolving security threats. In a […]

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NDC Presents Blueprint to Army Chief on Strengthening NCO Leadership

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The National Defence College has presented a strategic blueprint to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, proposing reforms to strengthen the leadership capacity of Non-Commissioned Officers in the Nigerian Army and improve operational effectiveness by 2035. The research paper, titled “Strengthening Non-Commissioned Officers Leadership for Operational Efficiency: Strategic Options for the Nigerian Army by 2035,” was presented to the Army Chief on Wednesday […]

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IGP Disu Seeks Stronger Welfare Support for Security Personnel

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Riliwan Disu, has called for sustained collaboration to improve the welfare of security personnel and their families, saying better support for officers is crucial to morale and operational effectiveness. The call followed a courtesy visit by the President of the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association, DEPOWA, Mrs Mernan Femi Oluyede, and her delegation to the Force Headquarters in Abuja. Discussions […]

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APC Chairman Backs LG Chairmen’s Mega Rally for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has backed plans by the Progressive Local Government Chairmen’s Forum to organise a mega rally in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Yilwatda gave the endorsement when he received a delegation of the forum at the APC national secretariat, saying the party would support legitimate political activities aimed at strengthening its chances […]

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Ododo Urges Nigerians in Diaspora to Back Tinubu’s Reforms, Invest in Kogi

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to support President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms and contribute their investments, expertise and global networks towards the development of Kogi State and Nigeria. According to a statement signed by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, Governor Ododo made the call on Thursday during a town hall meeting with […]

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Customs Intercepts ₦809.7m Expired Vapes, Records ₦19.4bn June Revenue

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service, Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Area Command, has intercepted expired disposable vape products valued at more than ₦809 million, as the Command recorded ₦19.4 billion in revenue for June 2026. According to the statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs VU Ogagbor, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Bolaji Lukman Adigun, disclosed the figures during a media briefing […]

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