Vice-President Kashim Shettima has honoured Hadiza Usman, Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination and Head of the Central Delivery Coordination Unit, for her distinguished contributions to Nigeria’s governance. Speaking at a colloquium in Abuja on Tuesday marking Usman’s 50th birthday, Shettima described her as a “mirror for the northern Nigerian girl and…
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Gwarinpa on Tuesday ordered that a N40 billion defamation suit against the Minister of the FCT, Mr Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, be served by substituted means. Justice M. A. Hassan, ruling on an ex-parte motion, directed that the writ of summons, statement of claim, witness statements,…
Mr Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has been recognised at the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS) for his exceptional leadership and contributions to national development. EFCC Spokesperson Dele Oyewale announced the honour on Monday in Abuja. The awards, a collaboration between the Office of the Secretary to…
At the State House in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu has called for a renewed commitment to accountability and ethical leadership within Nigeria’s public institutions. Speaking at the third Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service, he highlighted the need for robust enforcement of laws across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to restore trust in government. Tinubu, who…
The Synagogue Church of All Nations’ annual thanksgiving service drew worshippers from around the world on Sunday, including Dr Patrick Kpashagsi from Uganda and Mr Stephen Nbasi from Tanzania. Kpashagsi said the service was a time to express gratitude for God’s grace and for the gift of Jesus Christ, noting the church’s transformation over the…
A new partnership between the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and Nigeria’s Federal Fire Service (FFS) will train 7,400 Nigerians in fire prevention and basic emergency response, in what authorities describe as one of the nation’s largest community safety initiatives. The programme was unveiled in Abuja on Monday, with FFS spokesperson Paul Abraham confirming that 200…
Nigeria’s banking sector continues to show resilience, with six leading financial institutions reporting a combined profit after tax (PAT) of more than ₦2.4 trillion for the first nine months of 2025 — a 20 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024. The data, drawn from unaudited filings on the Nigerian Exchange Group…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Rev. Uma Ukpai, a renowned evangelist, teacher, and servant of God, who died on October 6 at the age of 80. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, extended condolences to Ukpai’s family and the…
President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to his long-time confidant and current Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr Dele Alake, as he marks his 69th birthday. In a statement released on Monday by his spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu extolled Alake’s “steadfastness, loyalty and unyielding commitment” over several decades of partnership. Describing him as “a…
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, has appointed Mrs Nancy Nathan, the Acting Head of Federal Capital Territory Service Administration (FCTA). The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, stated this in a statement, on Tuesday in Abuja. Olayinka said that Nathan was appointed in an acting capacity,…
