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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has appointed Alhaji Onsachi Musa Idris as Senior Special Assistant on procurement, effective immediately. Idris,  a civil servant with more than three decades in administration, finance, and public procurement, retired from the FCT Administration on Thursday after serving as its procurement Director since July 2021. He had risen to Director of common services (procurement) in August 2019. Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to the Miniater Lere Olayinka in a statement said Wike hailed Idris as a “seasoned public servant” whose oversight ensured regulatory compliance and bolstered institutional efficiency. NewsQuest reports that…

The Federal Government on Tuesday adopted a 10-year food and nutrition policy, directing States to form their own councils within three months to position the country to eradicate malnutrition through a local-government initiative. Vice President Kashim Shettima stated this during the 15th meeting of the National Council on Nutrition at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The council approved the National Policy on Food and Nutrition for 2026-2035 after input from public- and private-sector stakeholders. It tasked the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning with submitting the multi-sectoral blueprint to the Federal Executive Council (FEC), for ratification. “This is the most…

A member of the House of Representatives representing Ikeja federal constituency, James Faleke, has bought the All Progressives Congress (APC)  presidential nomination forms for President Bola Tinubu, kicking off the president’s bid for re-election in 2027 The forms, costing N100 million, were handed over to Faleke on Tuesday by APC national organising secretary Suleiman Argungu in Abuja. Faleke, founder of the Tinubu Support Groups, confirmed the purchase as the formal start of President Tinubu’s campaign. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has set the presidential and National Assembly elections for 16 January 2027, with gubernatorial and State Assembly polls to…

The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for a $516,333,007 syndicated loan from Deutsche Bank AG. Lawmakers approved the financing during plenary session after Deputy Chairman Abdullahi Rasheed of the House Committee on Aids, Loans and Debt Management presented the panel’s report. —details later

The African Democratic Congress (ADC)—led by former Senate President David Mark—in a pointed letter to the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has demanded swift judgment from the Supreme Court in a leadership dispute, warning that delays could bar the party from the 2027 general elections. The April 28 missive, penned by counsel Shuaibu Aruwa (SAN) on behalf of the Mark faction in Suit No. SC/CV/180/2026, cautioned that further procrastination equates to “justice denied,” especially with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) timetable ticking. The Supreme Court on April 22 wrapped up hearings before a five-justice panel led by…

The Nigerian Military is tapping retired service members to combat a surge in violent conflicts, training them in mediation and peacebuilding to ease the strain on active forces. Chief of Defence Staff Olufemi Oluyede launched the programme on Monday at the kickoff of a specialized workshop in Abuja, organized by the Retired Members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Mediation Training Institute, and the Defence Headquarters. The effort equips ex-servicemen with skills in negotiation and dispute resolution, marking a pivot to “non-kinetic” strategies. “Reliance on military force alone is insufficient to secure lasting peace,” General Oluyede said. Veterans bring “operational…

A veteran public administrator with 25 years experience, on Monday formally declared her candidacy for Governor of Benue State in next year’s general election, vowing to tackle security woes, agricultural stagnation, and economic hardship under a five-point reform plan. Msurshima Comfort Iwambe, who works at the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board disclosed this while speaking to supporters, media, and residents in Makurdi. The Konshisha native—a 1998 public administration graduate of Ahmadu Bello University—described herself as a “firm and compassionate” leader ready to break male dominance in the State’s top office since its creation in 1976. “Women have demonstrated exceptional…

The Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), has launched a digital platform and website to spotlight the nationwide impact of President Bola Tinubu’s policies, programmes, and projects over nearly three years, as the country gears up for the 2027 general election. Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State who leads the Ambassadors’ network as Director-General unveiled the platform and other digital assets at the headquarters of the RHA in Abuja weekend. Governor Uzodimma said in an era where misinformation can travel faster than facts,  the RHA digital platform will enrich and deepen the communication of the reforms and achievements of the President Tinubu’s…

The Presidency accused opposition figures, led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), of launching unsubstantiated attacks on President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Presidential spokesman Sunday Dare who urged the party to address its internal disarray, fired back at claims by Nnenna Ukeja, a former House of Representatives Foreign-Affairs committee chairman who at a recent press conference alleged that President Tinubu had abandoned his democratic credentials. Ukeja spoke for the ADC National Legislators Coalition. “Even before the official commencement of the election season…the ‘opposition,’ a hurriedly stitched together contraption in search of a launch pad, is screaming…

Newly sworn-in Minister of Housing and Urban Development Muttaqha Rabe Darma on Friday struck an ambitious promise to deploy innovation and strategic planning to address the country’s staggering housing deficit of some 20 million units. Speaking to State House Correspondents after his inauguration by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Darma described his role as a profound test of accountability—to himself, those close to him, the public, and ultimately God. “I am going to deliver to the best of my ability, and you will see changes in no time,” he said. Darma acknowledged the crisis’s scale, which leaves…