Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of ongoing road projects across Abuja, saying residents can now “see governance in action.” Wike spoke on Wednesday after inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects in Karu, Apo-Karshi and Gbazango, popularly known as Arab Road in Kubwa. The minister commended…
Nigeria has taken a step towards digital governance reform with the unveiling of a new official website for the Federal Character Commission (FCC). The unveiling was carried out in Abuja by George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, who described the development as a strategic milestone in advancing openness and accountability in public…
Governor Douye Diri has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s decision to restructure Nigeria’s sports administration, expressing confidence that the move will enhance performance and accountability. He spoke on Monday at the opening of the 2026 Extraordinary General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation in Yenagoa. Represented by Deputy Governor Peter Akpe, Diri said transitioning from a…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has replicated his Rivers’ Rainbow Coalition initiative in FCT, to deliver good governance to residents in area councils. Wike disclosed this while hosting the newly elected cCairmen of FCT Area Councils, who visited him in Abuja on Wednesday. The chairmen visited the Minister to present their…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the FCT as a “laboratory of dividends of democratic governance”. Wike stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, in a lecture titled, “The Impact of Political Leadership on Infrastructural Development in Nigeria: Between Dividends of Democracy and Good Governance.” The minister presented the lecture at…
President Bola Tinubu says a harmonised national identity system will contribute enormously the nation’s security and socio-economic development. Tinubu said National Identity Number (NIN) had become a critical tool in promoting good governance, security and access to opportunities for Nigerians. Tinubu spoke on Wednesday at the 7th `National Day of Identity Day’ commemorated by the National…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), covering 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, has welcomed the arrest of two top Ansaru terrorist commanders, describing the operation as a landmark in Nigeria’s security efforts. Speaking in Kaduna on Monday, Rev. John Hayab, Chairman of Northern CAN, said the arrests of Mahmud Muhammad Usman, also…
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has called for greater religious tolerance among faith groups in Nigeria, warning that the persistent climate of intolerance continues to hinder the nation’s development. Kaigama made the call on Saturday during the 25th Priestly Anniversary celebration of the Auxiliary Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Ernest…
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has called for a re-examination of governance systems in Africa to achieve an African Renaissance. Mr Obasanjo said this while speaking on the topic “African Renaissance in an Era of Turbulence: Are the Lions Still on the Move?” at the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2025) in Abuja on Thursday. He…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo has condemned the state government’s threat against Mr Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor over a Facebook post, urging it to focus on good governance instead. A statement by PDP Caretaker Committee in the state, Dr Anthony Aziegbemi, on Tuesday in Benin , urged public office holders to accept criticisms. The News…
