The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has assured residents of the territory that the Apo-Karshi road project would be completed before the end of the year. The minister disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while addressing journalists shortly after inspecting the Karu town, Apo-Karshi, and Gbazan-Kubwa road projects on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Wike said residents have long awaited the completion of the Apo-Karshi road, which is being handled by SCC. Describing the road as critical, the minister expressed confidence in the ability of the contractor to deliver a quality work, within the agreed timeframe.…
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APC Postpones Postpones House Of Representatives Primary Election To Saturday The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the postponement of the House of Representatives Primary Election for the 2027 General Elections to Saturday, 16th May, 2026. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka in a statement issued Thursday said Primary Election dates for the Senate, State Houses of Assembly, Governorship and Presidential primaries remained unchanged. He said The Primary Elections would now be held as follows: House of Representatives – Saturday, 16th May, 2026; Senate – Monday, 18th May, 2026; State House of Assembly – Wednesday, 20th May,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Adeyinka Aderonmu before Justice E. U. Akpan of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja for fraud. She is being prosecuted on a three-count charge bordering on transfer and retention of funds suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities to the tune of N328, 558, 800. Aderonmu pleaded “not guilty” to the charges when it was read to her following which the prosecution counsel, F.A.I. Aesmebo, prayed the court for a trial date and for her to be remanded in a Correctional centre, while the defence counsel pleaded with…
President Bola Tinubu has declared that Africa must move from “sea blindness” to “ocean sovereignty,” positioning maritime governance and security as the foundation for unlocking the continent’s blue economy potential. Speaking at the High-Level Roundtable on Maritime Sovereignty and Ocean Governance during the Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, President Tinubu said Nigeria had transformed its maritime strategy from one focused largely on threats to one centred on economic opportunity, regional security and investment. He noted: “For too long, ‘sea blindness’ has meant that we have looked upon the vast waters under our jurisdiction as voids, or simply as…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), led by its Director General, Prof. Charles Anosike, Wednesday in Abuja, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on data sharing to improve economic decision-making. Speaking at the event, the NiMet DG, highlighted the importance of integrating weather and climate data into economic research, especially in sectors such as agriculture, energy, and transportation. He noted that extreme weather events can reduce agricultural productivity and threaten food security. Anosike, while citing the World Bank (2026), which reports that extreme weather driven by climate change is significantly affecting global food…
The Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED), Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) have called on the federal government to implement sodium reduction initiatives and prioritise access to safe, healthy, and nutritious foods. The groups in a joint statement issued on Tuesday to mark World Salt Awareness Week 2026, with the theme, “Salt It Out,” the campaign encourages governments, industry, communities and individuals to adopt practical measures aimed at reducing daily salt intake to the recommended limit of five grams or less. World Salt Awareness Week 2026 runs from…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commended the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) for recent consumer focused reforms aimed at stopping estimated billing within the Lagos electricity market. Its Director, Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu in a statement issued Tuesday said the Commission particularly welcomed LASERC’s position in the 2025 Lagos Electricity Market Report supporting the enforcement of existing legal provisions relating to electricity supply without meters, alongside the phased rollout of universal smart metering across Lagos State. Ijagwu noted that LASERC is pursuing a broad reform programme aimed at strengthening consumer protection and improving electricity…
Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has been accused of allegedly denied several aspirants the opportunities of purchasing nomination and expression of interest forms ahead of primaries. Checks revealed that aspirants affected by the situation have fulfilled all stipulated requirements, but were denied access without explanation, raising concerns over fairness and transparency. At the centre of the controversy are Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, both accused by insiders of exerting undue influence over the nomination process. Multiple party sources claim that nomination forms were selectively made available only…
The Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma has told the Diplomatic Corps to expect more narrative campaigns by opposition parties in the coming months ahead of the 2027 general election. Uzodimma, who is also the Director-General of The Renewed Hope Ambassadors stated this on Monday in Abuja during the interactive session between the APC governors, ministers and Ambassadors of various countries. The governor, who highlighted the achievements of the Bola Tinubu administration said the Renewed Hope agenda is not a campaign slogan, but a coherent policy framework, anchored in the foundational…
A new China-Nigeria partnership aimed at accelerating electric vehicle production is drawing attention as Nigeria intensifies efforts to expand local manufacturing capacity and clean transportation infrastructure. Launch Design Shanghai and Hybrid Motors Nigeria have signed a strategic cooperation agreement focused on electric vehicle manufacturing and assembly operations in Lagos and Abuja. The partnership is expected to support technology transfer, local workforce training, and the gradual development of Nigeria’s electric vehicle supply chain. The agreement marked a major milestone for Nigeria’s homegrown electric vehicle brand, “Acely,” combining local assembly with advanced automotive engineering expertise. Under the agreement, the two firms…