Politics
Tinubu, Wike meet behind closed doors over Building collapse
President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, has meet behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The…
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Kate Henshaw reveals why NYSC should be scrapped
Veteran Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw has urged the Federal Government to scrap the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme given the escalating insecurity. It would be…
Security
DSS Arrests NIRSAL Boss, Masanawa Over Alleged Conspiracy With Suspended Central Bank Gov, Emefiele To Loot Printing, Minting Company
Masanawa’s arrest reportedly stemmed from his role as the managing director of Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPMC). The Department of State Services (DSS) has…
Abuja/FCT
BREAKING: Wike bans street trading, says criminals using corn sellers in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike has prohibited street trading across the federal capital. Wike said corn sellers serve as informants to criminals. He…
Abuja/FCT
BREAKING: Scores feared dead, others trapped as multi-storey building collapses in Abuja
Unspecified number of persons have been reportedly killed following the collapse of a multi-storey building in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja. Leading reporters gathered that…
Africa & World
First womb transplant which last 9 hours carried out in UK
The first womb transplant has been carried out by surgeons on a woman in the United Kingdom. The woman’s sister was the living womb donor. According…
Abuja/FCT
Wike orders completion of Abuja light rail project within eight months
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday directed the permanent secretary to complete payment to the Chinese concession company in order…
Business
Wike assumes office in SUV worth over 75 million naira labelled ‘FCT-01’
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike’s choice of automobile for his first day at work has got many talking. Wike arrived at the…
Politics
BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks NIMC DG
President Bola Tinubu has sacked Aliyu Aziz as Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale,…
Politics
Niger Coup: Abdul Salam briefs Tinubu on diplomatic shuttle
The Former Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar has reported to President Bola Tinubu on the outcome of his diplomatic shuttle to the Niger Republic.…