Felix Duru Mbah

*Rallies Residents Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has expressed concern over the alarming rate of vandalization of public infrastructure in the Federal Capital City (FCC), Abuja. The concern was raised by Director, FCTA's Department of Monitoring and Inspection (DMI), Tpl. Obinna Nkwocha, during a routine monitoring exercise of the FCC. He said the menace is being tackled. The Director said the Administration is unhappy over the increasing incidents, in which criminals target street lights, water pipelines and electricity cables. Tpl. Nkwocha disclosed that FCTA, under FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has relentlessly shown commitment to developing and enhancing public assets…

By Idibia Gabriel, Kaduna President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration is committed to restoring peace, stability, law and order across the country, especially in areas affected by insecurity and violence. Speaking through the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, at the commissioning of the first phase of housing projects for victims of banditry in Kaduna State, Tinubu said: “Nigeria is in safe hands, and we will restore law and order. That is an assurance we are giving. It will be done.” The housing project, carried out in collaboration with Qatar Charity Organization, is part of the…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of six Commissioner-nominees for the state. The confirmation followed their screening by the lawmakers today, July 21, in Enugu. It will be recalled that the State Governor, Barrister Peter Mbah, sent a list of the nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. The nominees are Engr. Benjamin Okoh, Professor Benedeth Okoli, Mr. Eyinna Franklin Ogbonna, Dr Samuel Ogbu-Nwobodo, Professor George Ugwu and Engr. Ben Collins Ndu Jr. Speaking during the screening, one of them, Okoh, vowed to conduct structural audit on the 260…

*'Embassy In Germany Refused Me Passport Because…: *Royal Father Promises Collaboration With Colleagues To Resolve Request By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has called on the Federal Government (FG) to remove his name from its wanted list and prioritise security in the South-West zone. Chief Adeyemo made the call during a visit to the Olugbon of Orile Igbon, Oba Francis Olusola Alao, in his palace. The agitator, who came to the Olugbon’s palace with an entourage, said his visit was to seek the backing of Oba Alao for his full freedom…

*Over APC National Chairmanship *Dogara Tipped To Replace Him *APC Group Fires Plea To Tinubu, Cites Facts,Figures By Felix Durumbah, Abuja There are indications that Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief George Akume, could become the next National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Akume may tender his resignation from his current office to take up the new assignment. The party's National Executive Committee (NEC) is slated to meet Thursday, July 24,2025, in Abuja, to deliberate and decide on crucial matters, possibly including the National Chairmanship question. Akume, a two-term former governor…

SPEECH BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC), COMRADE JOE AJAERO AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE RAIN SCHOOL OF THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC), UYO ON THE 21ST JULY, 2025. Protocols! It is my great honour to stand before you today at yet another gathering of the Rain School of the Nigeria Labour Congress. I welcome you all to Uyo, a city that has become a beacon of learning and struggle for Nigerian workers. Welcome to the 21st Rain School and welcome to the Workers’ Campus. It is another great opportunity to sharpen our skills, deepen our…

*Letter Shared By Opposition Politician Says He Rejected *FG Counters, Saying He Accepted By our reporter There was palpable drama this evening following conflicting reports on whether Muhammed Babangida, son of Nigeria’s former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (popularly called IBB), had rejected or accepted his appointment as Chairman, Bank of Industry (BOA) made by President Bola Tinubu three days ago. While a letter rejecting the appointment, purportedly signed by the younger Babangida and dated July 21 (today), was shared by Publisher of Ovation magazine, Dele Momodu, the Presidency swiftly denied the position, saying Babangida had accepted the appointment.…

Omoyele Sowore and other activists this morning led retired police officers to protest the continued inclusion of personnel, serving and retired, in the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). To them, the scheme has failed in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and should be dumped. The protesters were also demanding improved service conditions for serving personnel. Frowning at the planned protest before the event, Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) had severely warned the retired personnel against the protest, stressing that consequences will follow. PCRC moved further, saying the protest was targeted at discrediting the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and the…