3 d. ago Federal Government Urges Contractor To Accelerate Work On 17.5km Katsina Road Project 

The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on the contractor handling the Ungwan Iliya–Bagudu–Kwantabale-Tsiga–Bakori Road project in Katsina State to hasten construction work and ensure timely completion, following an on-the-spot inspection of the site. The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Community Engagement, Hon. Abdullahi Tanko-Yakase, made the plea during a national media […]

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6 d. ago Federal Government Calls For Collective Action To Strengthen Nigeria’s Global Reputation

The Federal Government has called on Nigerians, professionals, institutions and the private sector, to take collective responsibility for rebuilding and protecting the country’s global reputation through credible actions, honest communication and visible national progress. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call on Tuesday at the Nigeria Reputation Summit 2026 held […]

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7 d. ago $5.1bn: ADC Tells Federal Govt To Come Clean On U.S/Nigeria Health Deal, Alleges Constitutional Breach

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Federal Government to clarify the contents of the recently signed health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Nigeria and the United States, citing conflicting public descriptions of the agreement by both governments. The party claimed that Abuja presented the MoU as a technical, inclusive framework to […]

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8 d. ago Chartered Accountants Call For Sustained Accountability For Economic Growth

In order to excel with the current execution of the nation’s economic reforms agenda, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has called on the federal, state and local governments to embrace sustained accountability, transparency, and integrity. The call was made during ICAN’s 2026 Economic Outlook Conference, titled “ICAN@60: Accountability as the Bedrock of […]

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1 week ago ‘$9m Lobbying Spending Is Evidence Of Nigeria’s Disgraceful State’, Says Peter Obi

Former Anambra State governor and Opposition leader, Peter Obi, has described the $9 million spent on foreign lobbyists by the federal government as evidence of what he called the “disgraceful state of Nigeria,” accusing the country’s leaders of prioritising waste, propaganda and corruption over genuine development needs. In a statement posted on his verified X […]

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1 week ago ‘We Can Now Sleep At Night’, ASUU Hails New Pact With Federal Government

After years of industrial crisis and prolonged negotiations, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has hailed the new agreement with the Federal Government, calling it a relief for the nation’s universities and a reason for lecturers to finally sleep easy at night. ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, made the statement while speaking at the […]

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3 w. ago Yoruba Congress Seeks Arrest Of Terrorists’ Financial Negotiators

Yorubas in the Diaspora under the auspices of the Yoruba World Congress Worldwide (YWC) have called on the federal government to hunt down all terrorists, including those camouflaging as herdsmen, terrorists’ sympathisers and their advocates or financial negotiators. The group described the recent collaboration between Nigeria and the United States of America (USA) against terrorism […]

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3 w. ago At Son’s Wedding, SGF Akume’s First Wife Urges Him To ‘Return To Christianity’

The member representing Gboko/Tarka federal constituency of Benue State in the House of Representatives, Mrs Regina Akume, has publicly called on her husband, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, to “come back to Christianity,” saying his rise and achievements were rooted in his Christian faith. Akume’s first wife made […]

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