FCT Minister Praises Gwagwalada Residents for Peaceful Council Elections

FCT Minister Praises Gwagwalada Residents for Peaceful Council Elections

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has lauded the residents of Gwagwalada Area Council for their peaceful conduct and democratic choices during the recent council elections. Wike made the remarks during a thank-you visit to Gwagwalada on Wednesday, to convey the appreciation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the residents of the area for their support during the just concluded elections. […]

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APC Inaugurates Governing Council of Progressive Institute to Drive Policy and Leadership Development

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The All Progressives Congress has inaugurated the Governing Council of The Progressive Institute, a new policy and research hub designed to strengthen leadership capacity, ideological development, and strategic governance within the party. The ceremony took place on Monday at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, marking the completion of the Institute’s governance structure, which was first unveiled in September 2024. Speaking at the event, APC National […]

February 24, 2026 14

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The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria has launched the 2026 Training of West African Youth on Aquaculture

The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria has launched the 2026 Training of West African Youth on Aquaculture, with a focus on sustainable fish farming. The programme opened today at the ARCN Auditorium in Abuja. Declaring the training open, the Executive Secretary of the Council, Dr Abubakar Adamu Dabban, said this year’s theme — “Sustainable Fish Farming Using Black Soldier Fly Larvae” — reflects regional priorities on youth employment, food security, […]

February 11, 2026 15

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FG Commissions National Steel Council Headquarters, Moves to Revive Steel Sector

The Federal Government, on Tuesday, commissioned the newly completed headquarters of the National Steel Council in Abuja, as part of renewed efforts to revive Nigeria’s dormant steel industry. The commissioning ceremony was presided over by the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, who described the event as a landmark step toward repositioning the steel sector in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Prince Audu announced […]

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Again, Wike Mediates Over Primary School Teachers’ Strike, Meets with NUT, NANS, Area Council Chairmen

FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike making a remark during the meeting with the leadership of NUT, NANS and Area Council Chairmen at his official residence in Life Camp, Abuja. By Toffa Momoh, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has met with leaders of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), and the Chairmen of the six Area Councils in […]

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Tinubu Commissions Over 16 Km Road in Bwari Area Council

(R-L) Vice President Kashim Shettima (representative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu), FCT Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike and Minister of State, FCT Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, during the commissioning of the newly completed 16.4 kilometer Ushafa, Army Checkpoint, War College and other Ancillary Roads within the Bwari Area Council By Toffa Momoh, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration's commitment to empowering indigenous contractors and creating job opportunities for […]

July 3, 2025 49

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President Tinubu Commissions 15km A2 to Pai Access Road in Kwaki Area Council

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the newly constructed 15-kilometer access road connecting the Abuja/Lokoja Expressway (A2) to the Pai community in Kwali Area Council, reiterating the commitment of his administration to open up rural areas for even development. In his address during the commissioning ceremony, the President hailed the project as a significant step towards unlocking the potential of rural areas and improving the lives […]

June 24, 2025 32

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Kaduna inaugurates council to tackle youth unemployment

The Kaduna Governor, Senator Uba Sani, on Monday, inaugurated the Kaduna State Skills Development Council to tackle the skills deficit and youth unemployment across the state. The council, which is chaired by the governor, is the highest decision-making organ for skills development in the state and is tasked with providing overall leadership and strategic direction for skills acquisition and development in the state. According to the governor, the council will […]

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LG autonomy: 13 states rush to hold council polls

•Bauchi fixes LG poll for August 19, Kogi election holds October 19 •Jigawa, Imo, Anambra, Abia, Katsina, Kebbi, Benue set for exercise No fewer than 13 states have fixed dates for Local Government elections in the aftermath of last Thursday’s Supreme Court judgement which prohibited federal allocation to council being administered by caretaker committees. The states that have commenced council poll preparations include Kaduna, Kogi, Bauchi, Katsina, Osun, Enugu, Benue, […]

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