Author: Joy Gyakyor

The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointments of key officials to lead the board of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), and two other newly created regional development commissions, in a significant move aimed at accelerating regional development. The NCDC board has Cosmas T. Akighir as Chairman and Tsenyil Cyril Yiltsen as Managing Director. Other Executive Directors include James Abel Uloko, Princess Atika Ajanah, Hajia Bilqis Jimoke Sanni, Hajia Aishatu Rujui Ibrahim, and Muhammad Bashar. NewsQuest reports that the NCDC board comprises nominees from all six North Central states as well as representatives from the remaining geopolitical zones. Senate also…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, confirmed that the political rift between him and Governor Siminalayi Fubara has been resolved after a peace meeting brokered by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Tinubu’s intervention in the lingering rivalry, included multiple peace efforts, leading to the first attempted mediation in December 2023, which initially failed to resolve the conflict Speaking to journalists after the closed-door meeting, Minister Wike said both camps had reached a final agreement to end hostilities and work in unity. “We have all agreed to work…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday signed four landmark tax reform bills into law, insisting that his government has paved the way for a stronger and more dynamic economy for Nigeria. A major aspects of the laws changes the name of the country’s top revenue agency, Federal Inland Service (FIRS), to Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS). The new reform, which comes fully into effect on January, 1st 2026 in line with the country’s annual budget calendar, seeks to overhaul Nigeria’s tax system, favour the poor, and promote smallholder businesses. Speaking during the signing ceremony, President Tinubu said “Any society, whatever its political…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Saturday, visited Nigeria’s elite International Golf and Country Club, in Abuja to inspect the state of facilities, with a promise to carry out extensive renovation works. The Minister’s visit is coming few months after the club was shut indefinitely on April 26, 2025, following an escalating crisis before the Annual General Meeting to avert the club from plunging into a deeper crisis over the appointment of the Board of Trustees. Speaking on Saturday, Minister Wike pledged the FCT Administration’s commitment to an extensive renovation of the iconic IBB International Golf…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike on Monday declared that he derives joy in stepping on the toes of big and influencing people in the course of making hard but necessary decisions of development. The Minister in an interview televised on some national media outlets spoke on several developmental issues in Abuja and affirmed the current administration’s commitment to making difficult but necessary decisions to transform the nation’s capital city regardless of entrenched interests. He said that the FCT is now “working” due to a willingness to address long-standing issues that his predecessors shied away from. The…

Indications are rife that with the massive roads infrastructure currently being provided across Abuja under the leadership of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, Nigeria’s seat of power may soon compete favourably with states like Benue, Kebbi, Kaduna, Niger, Plateau, Jigawa, Nasarawa, Kano, Zamfara, and Borno as the nation’s food basket. Reports have revealed that these are the 10 top states in the country presently with the highest agricultural produce, fertile arable land, and good climate. Not everyone is, therefore, in doubt that considering its strategic location, access to fertile land, and the potential for increased agricultural investment,…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday declared that the several reforms embarked on by his government in the last two years, including the removal of subsidies on petrol, and unification of multiple exchange rates into a single, market-driven rate, effectively allowing the naira to float freely, although painful temporarily, were working. The President in a statement to mark his second year anniversary in office, said the toughest phase of the administration’s reforms were over, with the country now on a path to economic stability, improved security, and inclusive national development. President Tinubu described the past two years as a period of…

President Bola Tinubu did not make any mistake in his choice of the title, ‘Master of Infrastructure’ for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Wike, on Sunday 30th March 2025, had led a delegation of prominent FCT residents on a traditional Sallah homage to President Tinubu- marking the end of the 2025 Ramadan fasting and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, quite unaware of how deeply excited his principal is about his continued display of capacity in initiating progressive ideas that have significantly improved the effective functioning of Abuja. “He is a master of infrastructure. I must thank…

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on Thursday emerged as the first pope from the United States of America, picking the papal name Leo XIV after cardinals from around the world elected him leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. Tens of thousands of people gathered at St Peter’s Square and cheered as Prevost appeared on the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica, waving with both hands, smiling and bowing. The temporary chimney atop the Sistine Chapel released a plume of white smoke Thursday evening, signaling that the 133 cardinals working inside had reached a two-thirds majority to elect a new pope for…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday inaugurated the newly appointed Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), Dr. Saviour Enyiekere, and Mark Tersoo Hanmation as member, and eleven others for a five-year renewable tenure. Hanmation represents North Central in the commission. The President who performed the ceremony shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the presidential villa, Abuja, also swore in two new Permanent Secretaries. Dr. Enyiekere as chairman and the twelve commissioners who took their oath of office were picked from the six geopolitical zones. Other sworn-in commissioners include Suleiman Othman Hunkuyi and Hon.…