The Minister for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has been commended for his efforts in enhancing security in the nation’s capital. TheHintsNews reports that the minister had directed the clearance of shanties and criminal hideouts in the federal capital, in an effort to make the area safer for residents and visitors. An Abuja-based public affairs analyst, Akinloye Oyeniyi, in a statement issued Tuesday said the minister was not only rejigging the infrastructural aspect of Abuja and its environs, but has now moved to securing lives and properties. The commendation came amidst the minister’s response to growing concerns about…
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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has said that the federal government remained unwavering in its determination to transform Baro port from a dormant facility into a thriving inland gateway. He added that the ministry was working closely with the Federal Ministries of Works and Transportation to deliver an integrated framework that combines infrastructure, operational, operational efficiency and private sector participation. He made this known on Tuesday in Abuja when he appeared before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on stakeholders’ engagement on the challenges and prospects of the Baro River Port. The minister revealed that…
Abian’s Best Interest Association, a pro-All Progressives Congress (APC) group in Abia State has decried the deplorable state of schools in the state The Convener of the group, Hon. Eze Chikamnayo, while addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja, said the group, in continuation of its Local Government Area (LGA) tours visited several Local Government Areas in the State, where it interacted with stakeholders on developmental issues before embarking on an on-the-spot inspection of public schools in particular. He revealed that in Ugwunagbo, LGA, schools visited included Ihie Community Primary School, Ihie Ukwu Primary School, Asa Umunka Primary School,…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the sudden probe of opposition leaders by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as an assault on political freedom. Its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi in a statement issued Tuesday noted that the pattern of ignoring All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwarts with fresher and well-documented cases, while targeting opposition figures with stale allegations, was proof of selective justice. TheHintsNews report that the anti-graft agency on Monday detained one of the leaders of the coalition and former Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, and also invited Imo State Government officials to “urgently”…
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, Tuesday, commissioned the federal government’s state-of-the-art Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Hub for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, as well as the newly refurbished State Library Complex housing the hub. Shettima in a statement issued Tuesday by my his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha said the ICT hub was part of the pledge by President Bola Tinubu to support every venture that summons the courage to redefine the future of work, skills, and industries in Nigeria. The Vice President also commissioned…
A new campaign, ‘Fair Start’, has urged Nigerian employers to take bold, measurable steps to close the gender gap and dismantle systemic barriers in the workplace. Launched on Africa Women’s Day in Lagos’ financial district, the campaign featured a bicycle-powered storytelling activation and is amplified online through #LevelTheField. Christinah Akintoye, Narrative Practice Lead at Gatefield, in a statement said that the campaign showcased prominent Nigerian professionals and business leaders, spotlighting the persistent exclusion of women from entry-level roles to the executive suite. Despite a decade of gender inclusion pledges, progress has stalled. Insights from the McKinsey Women in the…
Scores of Boko Haram terrorists have met their waterloo in Kareto, a town located in the Mobbar Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State, following an attempted, but failed Improvised Explosive Device (IED) ambush on Operation Hadin Kai troops of 145 Battalion Damasak from Sector 3. In a statement issued Tuesday, the army authority said in the failed ambush, the terrorists detonated the IED and followed through with direct fire on troops, who immediately carried out anti ambush drills and outflanked the terrorists leading to the neutralisation of scores of the insurgents instantly. It reads: “Troops after exploiting the…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Festus Keyamo has described the indecent exposure of Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson to the public to ridicule her as unacceptable. To this end, said government would not fold its arms and tolerate the debasing of womanhood. The minister in a statement issued Monday directed that whoever released that part of the video containing the indecent exposure amongst the staff should be singled out and adequately sanctioned. Keyamo noted: “Earlier today, we again woke up to viral videos of a female passenger on Ibom Airline (now identified as Ms. Comfort Emmanson or…
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has approved a further extension of the grace period for the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit requirement for vehicles with tinted windows to 2nd October, 2025. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement issued Monday said this decision followed a significant surge in applications via the official portal, reflecting heightened public compliance with the directive. He noted: “In light of this, the Force considers it imperative to allow sufficient time for the meticulous scrutiny of applications to ensure that the permit is issued only to eligible and qualified individuals,…
The Presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 general election has condemned what he described as double standard and the dehumanising treatment meted out at Ibom Air Passenger, Comfort Emmanson. Obi in a statement issued Monday apologised to the Ibom Air crew who were assaulted by Emmanson, adding that as a society, there is need to learn and uphold good conduct as true measure of success and decent living. He noted that the unfortunate and dishonourable drama witnessed in Ibom Air has again brought to the fore the double standards in and the inadequacies of various security operatives…