The Federal Ministry of Works is set to appoint a new contractor for the Ekim–Odukpani portion of the Calabar–Itu Highway following the termination of Raycon Construction Company’s contract. During an inspection on Saturday, Works Minister Senator David Umahi said Raycon had demonstrated an inability to execute the project satisfactorily. He explained that the ministry had…
Beneficiaries of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul’s outreach in the Tedi-Muwo community have expressed appreciation after receiving food items and cash ahead of Christmas. One of them, Mrs Falilat Adewole, a widow and mother of four, said she looked forward to the society’s assistance, which comes every quarter and during special seasons such…
The Kano Patriotic Civil Society Organisations(CSOs) Coalition Forum (KPCF), has debunked a recent newspaper report that the north western state is a new bandits frontier. KPCF in statement signed by its convener, Hassan Gama and co-convener, Mustapha Chiroma said the publication contains misleading claims, distorted narratives, and exaggerated conclusions that risk creating needless fear, undermining…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has said he shares in the anguish of parents whose children were abducted from St. Mary Catholic School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area. Speaking at an eight-day executive retreat for commissioners-designate, chairmen-elect, special advisers and permanent secretaries, held at Government House, Minna, the governor—represented by his deputy, Yakubu…
The Niger State Government has dismissed a report by the International Press Institute (IPI) alleging that Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago ordered the closure of Badeggi 90.1 FM Radio Station, describing the claim as inaccurate and misleading. In a statement issued yesterday, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Bologi Ibrahim, said “At no time was…
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has presented a N1.66 trillion appropriation bill for 2026 to the state House of Assembly, describing it as the “Budget of Sustainable Legacy.” The presentation took place on Wednesday at the assembly complex in Abeokuta. Abiodun explained that the budget allocates N1.044 trillion (63 per cent) to capital expenditure,…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in five newly appointed Permanent Secretaries to fill existing vacancies in the federal civil service. The brief ceremony, held at the State House in Abuja, took place ahead of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by the President. The new permanent secretaries are Alhaji Abdulkarim Ibrahim (North…
No fewer than 850 technicians have undergone training under the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Seplat Energy Plc Joint Venture (JV) since the partnership began. Mr Roger Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Energy Plc, disclosed this on Wednesday during the graduation ceremony of the “Apprentice G13 Class’’ at the company’s Technical Training Centre…
An Abuja High Court has heard that former Minister of Power, Dr Olu Agunloye, was not in office when former President Olusegun Obasanjo approved key decisions for the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project. The testimony came from Assistant Commissioner of Police Umar Babangida, who appeared as the third witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has intensified Nigeria’s military modernisation drive through a series of strategic reforms and international engagements. In a statement on Tuesday, his media aide, Ahmad Dan-Wudil, said the minister’s initiatives have strengthened the country’s defence posture and advanced collaborations with global security partners. He said Matawalle represented Nigeria…
