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Oct

2023

“My Candid Advice To FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike Is To Calm Down, Abuja Is Not Rivers State, Where He Reigned Supreme.” – Prof. Usman Yusuf

An Elder Statesman, Professor Usman Yusuf in an interview with The Sun, has reacted as the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike warned Herders not to come near the FCT. He advised the FCT minister to exercise restraint and consider the differences between Abuja and Rivers State, where he had significant influence. He also explained how the FCT was once the largest cattle reserve in Nigeria, emphasizing that encroachments have occurred without providing viable alternatives for herders. In light of the existing challenges in the country, he urged the minister to be considerate in his actions. He said, ''My candid…

Oct

2023

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“Contractors Are Sabotaging My Efforts” – Dave Umahi( Minister Of Works)

Abuja, Works

Minister of Works Engineer David Umahi has said any contractor with four projects is no longer qualified to bid for any more advertised projects or be awarded same unless he/she completes the jobs. He vowed to clampdown on contractors shortchanging the federal government and Nigerians, denying them value for money on road projects. The minister during a meeting with contractors in Abuja said contractors had overtime cheated the country on thickness of asphalt on roads. Umahi also vowed to terminate the contract of any contractor that fails to mobilise to site in 14 days to do permanent work. He added;…

Oct

2023

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Just-In: Tinubu Expands The Scopes Of Wike’s Portfolio As FCT, Abuja Minister

Abuja, Politics, Presidency

Just-In: Tinubu Expands The Scopes Of Wike's Office As FCT, Abuja Minister President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the creation of a Civil Service Commission in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This move is aimed at enhancing career advancement opportunities for civil servants within the FCT Administration. The announcement was made by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, during a press briefing held in Abuja on Friday. According to Mr. Wike, the National Assembly passed a bill in 2018 advocating for the establishment of the CSC in the FCT, which received the assent of the then-acting…

Oct

2023

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Just-In: NNPC Will Be The Sole Importer Of Petrol As In The Past – Mele Kyari

Abuja, Oil & Gas

JUST-IN: NNPC Will Be The Sole Importer Of Petrol As In The Past – Mele Kyari The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has resumed being the sole importer of petrol into the country barely five months after announcing that it would no longer do so. NNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari disclosed this at the ongoing Energy Labour Summit organised by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) in Abuja. Kyari blamed the decision on foreign exchange issues, which have made it difficult for private companies to import petroleum products. “We are the only…

Oct

2023

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Just-In: President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointments (See Full List)

Abuja, Presidency

JUST-IN: President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointments (FULL LIST) AttNews reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of five new members to his presidential media advisory team. The appointments were announced in a statement by The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale. The new appointees are: Mr. Fela Durotoye (Senior Special Assistant to the President — National Values & Social Justice) Mr. Fredrick Nwabufo (Senior Special Assistant to the President — Public Engagement) Mrs. Linda Nwabuwa Akhigbe (Senior Special Assistant to the President — Strategic Communications) Mr. Aliyu Audu (Special Assistant to the President —…

Oct

2023

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Abuja Firm Sends ‘Save Our Soul’ Message To Tinubu As Wike Demolished Their Building Near Gbajabiamila’s Residence

Abuja, Urban Planning/ Lands

Abuja Firm Sends ‘Save Our Soul’ Message To Tinubu As Wike Demolished Gbajabiamila Neighbor’s Building An Abuja firm, Shrodder Nigeria Limited, has sent a “Save our Soul” message to President Bola Tinubu over the demolishing of its building by FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. According to reports, the Building is next to the Abuja residence of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. The company, in a letter dated September 26, accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of acting with impunity and in total disregard of a valid order of court. The demolished…

Oct

2023

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Just-In: APC Support Groups Set To Protest Against President Tinubu, Give Reasons

Abuja, Politics

Just-In: APC Supports Groups Set To Protest Against President Tinubu, Give Reason The All Progressive Congress, APC, Supports Groups set to beseech the Secretary General of the Federation (SGF) Office to voice their anger for not been considered by President Bola Tinubu’s for Appointment since commencement of his administration. The Protest will take place on 27th October, 2023. The press release reads: “Special Announcement to all Support Groups that worked for the actualization of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 General election Respected Leaders of Support Groups, “Notice of Solidarity Gathering at the Gate of the Office of…

Oct

2023

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‘You Have Lightened My Burden’ – Remi Tinubu Welcomes Wike’s Request For Collaboration On Women’s Empowerment

Abuja, Politics, Women Empowerment

‘You Have Lightened My Burden’ — Remi Tinubu Welcomes Wike’s Request For Collaboration On Women’s Empowerment The First Lady, Remi Tinubu, has warmly embraced a request from the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to collaborate on advancing women’s empowerment initiatives in the federal capital. During a courtesy visit to the State House in Abuja, Wike had expressed his intention to establish a women’s affairs directorate in the FCT and sought the partnership of the First Lady to bolster women’s inclusion in support of the Bola Tinubu administration’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda Accompanied by the Minister of State for the FCT, Mariya Mahmood,…

Oct

2023

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11 Operational Newly Licensed Independent Electricity Distribution Network Operators(See List)

Abuja, Business, Power & Energy

11 Newly Licensed Independent Electricity Distribution Network Operators (See Full List) The Federal Government earlier this week announced that it had issued licences to 17 Independent Electricity Distribution Network operators, among which 11 are currently operational. The report was disclosed by the FG in the 2022 Market Competition Report released on Tuesday by the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, an agency of the Federal Government. The report, made available to The PUNCH, reads in part, “The commission has also licensed 17 Independent Electricity Distribution Network operators of which 11 are operational.” The 11 operators include: Gateway Electricity Limited Energy Company of…

Oct

2023

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We Don’t Want To Engage Wike Who Has To Take ‘Ogogoro’ Before He Goes To Office – Miyetti Allah

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Security, Urban Planning/ Lands

We Don’t Want To Engage Wike Who Has To Take ‘Ogogoro’ Before He Goes To Office Every Morning – Miyetti Allah Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore has reacted to the threat by the minister of FCT Nyesom Wike, over the movement of cows in the Nigerian capital. The national secretary of the body, Saleh Alhassan Kubah said “Where is the grazing land in Abuja? Is it inside the building they will graze? The thing is, Wike is not consequential. We have seen Ortom come and go. “So we don’t want to engage Wike, who has to take ‘Ogogoro’ [Alcoholic drink] before…