The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) has suspended its indefinite strike and directed members to resume work on Monday. Speaking to newsmen on Friday, ARD-FCTA President, Dr. George Ebong, said the decision followed the intervention of the Senate Committee on Federal Territory Area Councils and Ancillary Matters, chaired by …
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has introduced a new code of conduct for governorship aspirants ahead of the party’s primary election scheduled for 2026. The resolutions were reached on Thursday during a meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) held at the party’s secretariat in Osogbo. The session was presided …
The federal government has unveiled a Centralised Passport Personalisation Centre at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) headquarters in Abuja. The project is part of efforts to modernise the passport system, reduce delays, and deliver passports within one week. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who inspected the facility on Thursday, described it as a “game-changer” …
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has accused the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, of betrayal. Wike alleged that despite his role in ensuring Damagum retained his position as PDP chairman, he has now become Damagum’s perceived enemy. Speaking on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics …
Nigeria and seven other African countries have signed a landmark charter establishing the African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF), a new platform designed to harmonize petroleum regulations and promote investment across the continent. The signing ceremony took place on Thursday on the sidelines of the 31st Africa Oil Week in Accra, Ghana. It was chaired by …
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Ulasi, has said that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, currently lacks a clear political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ulasi made the remarks on Friday during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show. He noted that although the Nigerian Constitution …
Troops from the 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP) have arrested 25 suspected drug dealers and seized various illicit substances in a raid on Layin Sabon Kasuwa, in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation, carried out during intelligence-led surveillance, uncovered a hideout thought to be used by criminal …
Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has been elected Vice-President of Airports Council International (ACI) Africa. Her election was ratified during the 34th ACI Africa General Assembly held in Lusaka, Zambia. In her new role, Mrs Kuku becomes not only Vice-President of the regional body but also a …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s determination to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, a move that would make the country the first on the African continent to stage the prestigious sporting event. Tinubu’s commitment was conveyed in Abuja by Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), during a reception for members of …
The Lagos State Police Command said it has arrested a 55-year-old Samsideen Oladiti, popularly known as ‘Shamelon’, in connection with cases of murder and assault at Lagos Island. The command made this known in a statement on its X handle on Friday, September 19, signed by the State Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Babaseyi Oluseyi. …
