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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared several critical road and infrastructure projects across Abuja ready for formal inauguration by June this year. The declaration followed an extensive inspection tour conducted by the Minister on Monday, ahead of scheduled commissioning to mark the third anniversary celebration of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. A statement by the Deputy Director Press in the Minister’s office Rabi Musa said during the tour, which covered the Renewed Hope City Access Road in Karsana District, Old Keffi Road Rehabilitation, FCT Highway 105 (Airport Road to Kuje), Kuje to Gwagwalada Road (Phase 1)…

A gubernatorial aspirant from Benue State running on the All Progressives Congress platform  Dr. Jeffrey Kuraun on Monday extended congratulations to President Bola Tinubu on after the President secured the party’s presidential nomination for the 2027 general election. In a brief statement, Kuraun said Tinubu’s victory at the APC primaries “reflects the confidence party members and Nigerians have in his leadership and reform agenda,” projecting the result as an endorsement of the president’s policy direction. Kuraun described Tinubu’s victory at the APC presidential primaries as “a reflection of the confidence party members and Nigerians have in his leadership and reform…

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday formally accepted the All Progressives Congress’s nomination to run for a second term, casting his candidacy as a bid to preserve policy continuity and deepen economic and institutional reforms ahead of the January 2027 presidential election. In a speech that mixed gratitude for past support with a detailed inventory of his administration’s achievements, President Tinubu described his re‑run as part of a broader national project rather than a personal quest for power. “Today, we celebrate another proud moment in our democratic journey—a history not defined by any individual, but by our collective resolve to build…

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday said that Nigeria is seeking to deepen ties with Benin Republic for  closer economic integration and coordinated security efforts. Shettima stated this at the inauguration of President Romuald Wadagni. He said Nigeria views its relationship with Benin as “strategic” to West Africa’s broader stability and commercial prospects. Vice President Shettima who represented President Bola Tinubu at the ceremony in Cotonou said “Our presence here in Cotonou underlines President Tinubu’s unwavering, deep‑seated commitment to strengthening ties with our neighbours.” He called the countries’ bond “one people tied to a common destiny.” Vice President Shettima described…

President Bola  Tinubu will today  receive the All Progressives Congress’s (APC) certificate of return and the party flag formalizing his status as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election. Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President Bayo Onanuga in a statement said the presentation will take place at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre following the nationwide collation of primary-election results by the party’s Presidential Primary Elections Committee. Onanuga said the certificate and flag constitute the party’s official endorsement ahead of next year’s contest. NewsQuest reports that attendees at the certificate presentation ceremony will include APC…

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday argued that democracy cannot be propped up by “borrowed platforms” or speculation, framing the system’s resilience as a product of civic participation, durable institutions and organized party structures. Speaking after taking part in the All Progressives Congress’s (APC) presidential direct primary in his Ikoyi ward in Lagos, alongside First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the President sought to contrast his party’s approach with what he described as politics driven by grievance. “Democracy is not sustained by noise, speculation, or borrowed platforms,” President  Tinubu said in a statement. “It is sustained by citizens who show up, party…

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday praised the All Progressives Congress’s (APC) presidential primaries, calling the nationwide exercise a demonstration of “internal democracy” and commending party officials for orderly conduct ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking after voting with First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at Ward L2 in Ikoyi, President Tinubu said the process — conducted simultaneously across the country — was “peaceful, well‑organized and in line with democratic principles.” He emphasized that the grassroots nature of the voting gave every party member a right to participate. “This is politics, grassroots politics, where every member of the party has a right…

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), said it is accelerating efforts to build a unified digital identity framework aimed at improving public services and shoring up national security. Director General  and Chief Executive Officer of the NIMC Abisoye Coker Odusote, at a technology conference on “Building Africa’s Digital Foundations Together” Thursday said that the commission is pursuing institutional reforms, strategic partnerships and technical upgrades to make the National Identification Number — or NIN — central to authentication and access across government and private-sector platforms. Represented at the event by Sulaiman Falade, head of Infrastructure Technology and Identity Databases, Ms. Odusote…

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume has called for unity among All Progressives Congress (APC) members in Benue State as the party holds its presidential primary today. Akume expressed concern over reports that electoral materials were diverted during earlier state primaries. Arriving to a large crowd at Makurdi Airport on Friday,  SGF Akume appealed to party leaders and rank-and-file members to subordinate personal ambitions to the party’s collective interests, saying internal cohesion would be crucial for the APC’s prospects in upcoming national contests. A statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Yomi Odunuga quoted…

The Federal Government Thursday said it is committed to deepening ties with Poland as President Bola Tinubu’s government continues to positioning the country as an investment destination. Vice President Kashim Shettima stated this when he met with the Polish Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Krzysztof Gawkowski at the Presidential Villa, Abuja where he hold the visitor that that President Tinubu has “unlocked the full potentials” of the economy and set the country on a course for deeper commercial and security ties. Dr. Gawkowski  is also Poland’s Minister of Digital Affairs. A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President…