FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Friday, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to rebuilding critical road infrastructure in the South East as part of efforts to spur economic growth and regional connectivity. Umahi made the remarks during an inspection of the Federal Government’s ongoing road projects in Ebonyi State, where he assessed the progress of strategic highways linking communities …

Ahead of the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled for March 27 and 28, 2026, the security committee led by Defense Minister, General Christopher Musa, has assured delegates across the country of their safety. The committee also includes former Inspector General of Police, Abubakar Adamu, among others. Speaking during the inauguration of the committee, on Friday in …

The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) on Friday shared the sum of 1.894 trillion naira as revenue of the federation to federal, state and local councils. This was made known in a statement signed by the Director (Press and Public Relations), Bawa Mokwa, after the FAAC meeting in Abuja. The total distributable revenue of N1.894 trillion comprised statutory distributable revenue …

The people of Ikwuano and Umuahia Federal Constituency of Abia State have expressed sincere appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the steady progress of works on the Umuahia-Ikwuano and Ikot-Ekpene highway. This came even as an official of the Federal Ministry of Works, Chidi Uwaeziozi, clarified the status of the Federal “A” road, saying the project is still being …

A former Chairman of the AL Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Dr. Ben Nwoye, has expressed confidence that he will emerge victorious in the next National Convention of the ruling party as the new National Vice President, replacing the incumbent, Hon. Emma Enekwu. Dr Nwoye said he had secured the support of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State and …

The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to gender inclusion, stressing that promoting women’s participation in leadership and decision-making positions remains a deliberate priority. In a personally signed statement celebrating women in various professions as part of this year’s International Women’s Day, Dr Dantsoho said her commitment is reflected in …

The Federal Government has warned the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) against another strike, warning that any disruption to the academic calendar will not be tolerated. In a joint statement issued by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmed, the government reiterated its commitment to “constructive engagement” with …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) accused the APC-led federal government of exacerbating poverty and economic hardship across Nigeria, and asserted that the World Bank’s latest report, which revealed that 139 million Nigerians now live below the poverty line, was an undeniable indictment of the government’s failures. In a strongly worded statement issued on Thursday by National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, …

Special Assistant to the Kaduna State Governor on School Feeding Programme, Dr Fauziya Buhari-Ado, has called for stronger humanitarian leadership and strategic partnerships to fight hunger and promote sustainable economic transformation across Africa. Dr. Fauziya who made the appeal while receiving the 4th Humanitarian Bootcamp Award 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya,stressed that true leadership must be anchored in empathy, compassion and …

The management of Dala Inland Dry Port (DidP) has strongly refuted recent media reports alleging that family members of the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje are shareholders of the company. Management said the allegations, as reported, do not reflect the true ownership, structure or governance of …