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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike on Thursday declared that for Nigeria to successfully transform into a nation of its citizens’ dream, merit must begin to prevail over mediocrity, while justice takes a firm root in the system. The Minister stated this while delivering an insightful address at the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Distinguished Personality Lecture in Ile-Ife. Minister Wike spoke passionately on the compelling vision for “Nigeria of Our Dreams”. In a statement by the Assistant Director Press in the Minister’s office, Rabi Umar, Wike said that the Nigeria of today has deviated from her…
School pupils of the Gishiri community on Wednesday joined thousands of Abuja residents in beaming excitement with the development strides of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike as he continues to deliver on landmark projects that are impacting lives. Minister Wike had embarked on a tour of some projects in the Gishiri area, which is known as an underserved area with limited government presence despite its proximity to the city center. NewsQuest reports that parts of Gishiri have been undergoing demolition recently to make way for a dual carriage road project, a situation that has caused…
The Federal Government on Tuesday raised concerns that 1,049 communities in 176 local government councils across the country and Abuja, remain in high flood risk areas, warning Nigerians of the potential of disasters in the coming months. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev who briefed journalists in Abuja said the high-risk states include, Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger State among others. The latest recent flood disaster in Mokwa market town in Niger State, described as the most devastating in…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo recently declared open the Global Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) Conference in Abuja. AIM is a key international event focused on advancing aeronautical information management, transitioning from AIS to AIM, and fostering innovation in the field. The 2025 edition, titled “Innovating for the Future of Aeronautical Information Management,” will be held from May 27 to May 29, 2025. Minister Keyamo on a Facebook page wrote “Earlier today, at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, I declared open the Global Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) Conference. “The Conference is organized by the International Federation of Aeronautical…
Former Benue State Governor, Dr. Samuel Ortom on Friday lauded President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda” and the impactful works of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike that are fast impacting lives in Abuja. Ortom stated this when he accompanied the FCT Minister on a routine project inspection in Abuja to assess the progress of work on projects scheduled for commissioning to commemorate President Tinubu’s second anniversary in office. Speaking to journalists after inspecting the Kugbo and Mabushi bus terminals as well as the roads to Giri District, Ortom expressed profound appreciation to President Tinubu…
Newly appointed Chairman of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Barrister Cosmas Akighir recently visited the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Senator George Akume, at his residence in Abuja alongside other executives of the commission. Chairman Akighir was accompanied by the Managing Director of the NCDC, Dr.Cyril Tsenyi, and the Executive Director of Projects, Princess Atika Ajanah on a homage to the SGF who is the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in North Central region. The new NCDC chairman and his executive members are awaiting the confirmation of their appointment by the Senate. President Bola…
Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike has been elected as President of the ECOWAS Committee of Directors of National Hydrological and Meteorological Services (NHMS). Professor Anosike is also the Director General/Chief Executive Officer, & Permanent Representative of Nigeria with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for promoting international cooperation on atmospheric science, climatology, hydrology, and geophysics. In a post on his Facebook page, Professor Anosike said his election took place during the Committee’s 14th Meeting, which was held between 20th and 22nd May 2025…
By Terhemen Oraduen Tomorrow marks exactly two years since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, took the oath of office as the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Coming at a critical moment when the nation was in dire need of purposeful, focused and quality leadership capable of giving hope to Nigerians and addressing the burning challenges facing the nation, President Tinubu’s ascension to the presidency came with much expectations from citizens. Fully conscious of the enormity of the responsibilities of his government, President Tinubu immediately hit the ground running, carefully assembling a crack…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Party (APC), Moses Ayom has thrown his weight behind the unanimous endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. Chief Ayom, a former presidential aspirant in the 2023 general election on the platform of APC, said President Tinubu’s endorsement by 22 Governors, and members of the National Assembly was a testament to the fact that the reforms of his government were already making a great impact on the nation’s economy and the lives of millions of Nigerians. According to Chief Ayom, the Nigerian economy under President…
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji on Monday reiterated the significance of the Joint Tax Board as a unifying platform for tax administration in Nigeria. Dr. Adedeji stated this at the opening ceremony of the 157th meeting of the Joint Tax Board, held in Ibadan, Oyo State. The Joint Tax Board (JTB) is the umbrella body of all tax authorities in the country, established under Section 86(1) of the Personal Income Tax Act (PITA) 2004 with the primary role of ensuring uniformity of standards and application of personal income tax laws across the…