Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has celebrated former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, describing him as a consistent and courageous figure in Nigerian politics as he marks his 65th birthday. Wike conveyed his goodwill message in a congratulatory letter released on Friday through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka. The minister praised Fayose for his unwavering loyalty, forthrightness, and clarity…

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President Bola Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Mohammed Buba Marwa as the chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The renewal will last for another five years. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the president,  Bayo Onanuga, the NDLEA boss willlgʻuntil 2031. The former military governor of Lagos was first appointed to the position by ex-President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2021,…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered and handed over the sum of N104.1 million to the Niger State Government. The funds represent unremitted tax liabilities recovered from a company operating within the state. The official handover took place at the EFCC’s Ilorin Zonal Directorate office yesterday. READ ALSO: Sylva declared wanted by EFCC amid claims of political witch-hunt The recovered amount stems from outstanding taxes owed by…

The National Council on Privatisation (NCP), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has approved a crucial step to finalise the 2020 sale of Afam Power Plc and Afam III Fast Power Limited to the Transcorp Power Consortium. The move is aimed at regularising the transaction by executing the outstanding Performance Agreements (PAs), which will enable the full operational and commercial viability of the plant. The approval, which followed a memo…

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reiterated his commitment to upholding due process and respecting all government institutions, including the military, while addressing disputes over land ownership in Abuja. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Thursday regarding the recent confrontation between FCT officials and some military personnel, Wike emphasised that his administration would continue to prioritise legality and institutional cooperation in managing the capital city.…

The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has adjourned the trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, and two others until January 2026 for continuation. Justice Maryanne Anineh presided over the hearing on Thursday, which saw the defence counsel cross-examine the sixth prosecution witness, a compliance officer with Zenith Bank. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Bello, alongside Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, on…

The African Union (AU) has dismissed claims by US President Donald Trump that Christians are facing genocide in northern Nigeria, following his recent threat to launch a military intervention in the country. Speaking at a press conference in New York on Wednesday, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Chair of the African Union Commission, said that while Nigeria continues to grapple with complex security challenges, it is inaccurate and misleading to describe the…

The Anambra State Government has announced plans to construct 30 new primary schools across various communities in the state, following a comprehensive report identifying areas without public primary and secondary schools. The decision comes in the wake of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s landslide re-election on November 8, 2025, in which he secured victory in all 21 local government areas of Anambra State, earning 73 per cent of the total votes cast.…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 20 suspects across several states for offences ranging from kidnapping and armed robbery to terrorism and infrastructure vandalism, as part of its intensified efforts to strengthen national security. The agency’s National Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, disclosed this during a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, noting that the arrests were made by the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad between…

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed as false the viral claims that he gifted a brand-new Toyota SUV to Lieutenant Ahmed Yerima, the naval officer recently involved in an altercation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. In a statement released on Thursday through Atiku’s verified X handle, his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, described the circulating reports as “entirely fabricated” and lacking any…