Tinubu Flags Off Two Major Abuja Road Projects, Yilwatda Highlights Infrastructure Agenda

Tinubu Flags Off Two Major Abuja Road Projects, Yilwatda Highlights Infrastructure Agenda

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja President Bola Tinubu has flagged off two major road projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), reaffirming his administration's commitment to infrastructure development and improved connectivity in Abuja. The President was represented at the ceremonies by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, who delivered the President's address at the groundbreaking events. The projects include the construction of two service carriageways of […]

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Nigerian Navy Arrests Three Suspected Stowaways off Lagos

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Three suspected stowaways have been arrested by the Nigerian Navy aboard a merchant vessel, MSC STELLA, off the Lagos Fairway Buoy. According to a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Captain AA Folorunsho, the arrest followed credible intelligence received from the Western Regional Control Centre at about 5:05 p.m. on April 19, 2026. Personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT deployed a Quick Response […]

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Ododo Flags Off Construction of Kogi International Airport

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has officially handed over the construction of a multi-billion naira international airport to contractors, marking the commencement of the project in Zariagi, on the outskirts of Lokoja, the state capital. The governor, represented at the ceremony by the State Commissioner for Transportation, Victor Atuluku, said the project is a people-focused initiative aimed at transforming the state’s economy and positioning Kogi as […]

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Nigerian Navy Rescues Ten Crew Members from Sinking Vessel off Calabar WatersCalabar, Nigeria — November 8, 2025:

The Nigerian Navy has rescued ten crew members from a distressed vessel, MV SEMA III, which encountered difficulties while en route to Calabar from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. According to a statement issued by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, the rescue was carried out by personnel of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibaka on Friday, November 7, 2025. The operation followed a distress call received around 8:00 p.m., prompting […]

November 10, 2025 32

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Wike Flags Off Emergency Reconstruction of Karu Road in FCT

FCT Minister Barr Nyesom Wike and Minister of State FCT Dr Mariya Mahmoud flagging off the reconstruction of the Karu road from Karu interchange to Customs hospital junction in AMAC, Abuja By Toffa Momoh | Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has flagged off the emergency reconstruction of the Karu road from the Karu interchange to Customs Clinic Junction (Karu site) within the Abuja Municipal Area […]

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FCT Minister Flags Off Construction of New Magistrate Court in Jabi District

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has flagged off the construction of a new Magistrate Court complex in Jabi District of Abuja. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Wike emphasized that the project was part of the FCT Administration's renewed commitment to enhancing the justice sector and ensuring the swift dispensation of justice, which he said aligns with the President’s vision for the […]

September 3, 2025 44

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Wike Flags Off Construction of Multi-Event Sports Centres

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has flagged off the construction of a new multi-event sports centre in Kafe District of the territory. Speaking during the foundation laying ceremony, the FCT Minister emphasized the evolving role of sports beyond physical fitness, highlighting its significant economic potential. He said the project was a key initiative aimed at empowering the youth, creating employment opportunities, […]

September 2, 2025 53

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FCT Minister Flags Off Bwari Township Water Supply Project

FCT Minister, Barr Nyesom Wike and Minister of State FCT Dr Mariya Mahmoud alighting from a truck during the flag off ceremony of the Bwari town Lot 1 Water Supply project on Thursday By Toffa Momoh, Abuja In a significant step towards ensuring improved access to clean and potable water in all satellite towns of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has flagged off Lot 1 […]

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NCAA Bans Flight Mode, Say Passengers Must Switch Off Phones On Board

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a new directive mandating that all mobile phones and electronic devices must be completely switched off during flights, specifically at take-off and landing.The Director General of the Authority, Capt. Chris Najomo, announced the decision on Tuesday at a stakeholders’ meeting of the National Civil Aviation Security Committee in Abuja.Capt. Najomo declared that the long-standing practice of putting phones on “flight mode” will […]

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