By Esther Ososanya The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged Nigerians not to immediately label the ongoing Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigation of former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, as politically motivated. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television, Wike said EFCC investigations are routine and should not …
The FCT Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnap kingpins and recovered ₦7.4 million alongside rifles and ammunition in a major counter-kidnapping operation. The breakthrough followed the abduction of Abuja-based lawyer, Barrister Henry Chichi, from his Karu home on August 16. Police pressure forced the kidnappers to release him safely the next day. The suspects, …
Nigeria's significant decline in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a pressing economic issue, reflecting deep-seated structural weaknesses and investor apprehensions. The latest Capital Importation report released by the National Bureau of Statistics reveals that Foreign Direct Investments into Nigeria fell sharply by 70.06 per cent quarter on quarter to $126.29 million in the first quarter …
By Esther Ososanya President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 76 percent subsidy on kidney dialysis in federal hospitals, offering major relief to thousands of Nigerians living with kidney disease. The policy slashes the price of a dialysis session from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000. Patients who often need two or three sessions every week will now …
By Esther Ososanya The Acting Governor of Katsina State, Malam Faruk Lawal-Jobe, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Government to urgently strengthen security measures in the state following a brutal attack that claimed 13 lives. Gunmen stormed a mosque at Unguwan Muntau community in Malumfashi Local Government Area on Tuesday, killing worshippers …
By Esther Ososanya The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), has launched a humanitarian support package worth $1.1 million (approximately N1.7 billion) for displaced persons in Benue State. The pledge was announced on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, during a …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Kamilu Sa’idu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the supplementary election for Kaura-Namoda South State Constituency in Zamfara State. The returning officer, Lawal Sa’adu of the Federal University Gusau, announced that Sa’idu polled 1,181 votes to defeat Muhammad Lawal Kurya …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The sole member of the House of Representatives elected on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Leke Abejide has predicted the collapse of the opposition coalition anchored on the party by September. Abejide, who represents Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopamuro Federal Constituency of Kogi State, made the statement on Friday during an …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Athena Election Observatory (AEO) has raised concerns over the scale of security mobilisation ahead of Saturday’s supplementary election in Kaura Namoda North, Zamfara State. In a statement on Thursday, the observatory’s Head of Communications, Aliyu Jalal, noted that the re-run will take place in only five polling units, covering just 3,265 …
By Esther Ososanya The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has flagged off Lot 1 of a 198km water pipeline project designed to supply potable water to residents of Bwari Area Council and its surrounding communities. Speaking during the launch on Wednesday, Wike said the project is a direct fulfilment of President …
