Author: NewsQuest
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike on Sunday handed over a final 14day grace period to property owners who violated land use regulations in parts of Abuja to pay a N5 million conversion fee. Wike in early September this year, fined some property owners in Abuja for converting their buildings to other uses without due approval, with some converting from residential to commercial use. The FCT administration published a notice in national dailies, and issued the property owners 30 days to regularise their titles. A statement on Sunday by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to Minister Wike…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike on Thursday secured the approval of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) ratifying approval for the design and construction of residences of heads of courts, including the president of the Court of Appeal, the president of the Industrial Court, the chief judge of the Federal High Court, and the chief judge of the FCT. “Of course, this has been flagged off and construction is ongoing for the residences of the heads of court,” Minister Wike told State House Correspondents. He noted that “Again, the Federal Executive Council approved the provision of…
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun announced on Thursday that the Federal Government has obtained new multilateral funding exceeding $400 million to aid internally displaced persons (IDPs), host communities in the North, and enhance healthcare infrastructure in Sokoto State. The Minister said that this is coming amid a rebound in the economy, which is showing renewed momentum, buoyed by rising investor confidence. Briefing State House Correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the presidential villa, Abuja, Minister Edun said that Nigeria secured a $300 million World Bank credit for IDPs and host communities…
President Bola Tinibu on Thursday declared that his administration is actively engaged in diplomatic talks worldwide, including with global leaders, and is committed to eradicating terrorism in Nigeria. The President stated this shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. “The task ahead is immense. We are engaging the world diplomatically, and we assure all of you that we will defeat terrorism,” Tinubu said. Tinubu’s remarks is coming again after US President Donald Trump issued a recent strong threat directed at Nigeria, warning that American military was preparing for possible action to…
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday to seek increased presidential support in addressing the ongoing demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), who have threatened to go on strike. ASUU had suspended a two-week warning strike in late October 2025, giving the Federal Government one-month window to demonstrate commitment to resolving outstanding matters related to funding, salary arrears, and University revitalization. Speaking to State House Correspondents after the closed-door meeting, Dr. Alausa said President Tinubu does not want any further strike by ASUU and is doing…
By jacob EDI Yes, Christians have the right to cry genocide. Every right, in fact. In all honesty, if the killings in Plateau, Benue, Owo, Yilwata and countless other communitiesdroping food, amunition been the principal victims, were executed by a Christian militia against Muslims, would we still be searching for a name to call it? No. It would have been declared genocide before the first press conference ended. The hypocrisy is galling. Let’s stop pretending.The Christians are right to call these killings what they are. There would have been a full-scale war if the victims were Muslims. Remember Uromi. Remember…
The new President of the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Mernan Femi Oluyede on Monday assumed office pledging to prioritize the welfare of families of personnel, and provide support for widows. Mrs. Oluyede, an accomplished legal practitioner with over 30 years of post-qualification experience who served as the 24th President of the Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA), also promised to carryout empowerment initiatives across military and police communities nationwide. NewsQuest reports that the new DEPOWA President is admitted to the roll of solicitors in Nigeria, Ireland, as well as England and Wales, and holds a Master’s…
The National Coordinator of the Asiwaju Again Renewed Hope Initiative 2027 Ambassador Musa Tsoken has described the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Senator George Akume, as a proud son of Benue, who stands as a symbol of integrity, patriotism, and dedication, in service to the Nigerian nation. Ambassador Tsoken who doubles as the National President APC Initiative For Good Governance (APC-IGG) in a statement on Sunday said that as SGF, Akume has exemplified true leadership built on honesty, patriotism, and accountability. “His office has become a center of coordination and stability, effectively linking ministries, departments, and agencies under one unified…
The Court of Appeal on Friday ordered the Police Service Commission to immediately reinstate the compulsorily retired Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), James C. Idachaba, to his rank, while also reversing a directive requiring him to refund eight years’ salaries with effect from 01/08/2015. Justice Mohammed Danjuma delivered the lead judgment in an appeal filed by Idachaba’s lawyer, Chikaosolu Ojukwu SAN, against the Commission and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The Appeal Court set aside the decision of the National Industrial Court, delivered on 15 May 2024 by Justice O.O. Oyewumi (as he then was), which had dismissed Idachaba’s originating…
Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, on Wednesday met with the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fontaustier to cement discussions on bilateral partnership that would enhance the exchange of technical expertise in the areas of irrigation farming, manpower development, and other critical sectors. Personal Assistant to the Minister on Media and Public Publicity, Terhemen Oraduen in a statement said was accompanied on the courtesy call to the Ambassador by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, and key Technical Directors. Nigeria and France have a growing bilateral relationship focused on irrigation farming and agricultural development, marked by several…