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[ad_1] The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said his administration is working towards increasing the cost of ground rent in Abuja, the nation’s capital.Wike told journalists, while inspecting ongoing projects, that the refusal to pay ground rent and other taxes by property owners has been his greatest challenge in office. Our correspondent reports that Wike, on assumption of office, had prioritised revenue generation, mainly from landed properties, to fund infrastructural development in the nation’s capital.SPONSOR AD His aggressive approach on this, however, attracted more criticism from not only property owners but also political opponents.The FCT administration, under his watch, had…

[ad_1] Following an electrifying Caribbean clash that opened the Unity Cup on Tuesday, West African rivals Ghana and Nigeria delivered their own spectacle yesterday. The Super Eagles emerged victorious with a thrilling 2-1 win at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, England.Fielding a more experienced squad featuring several Nigeria Premier Football League players, Nigeria took early control against a youthful and less seasoned Ghanaian side. Remo Stars right-back Sodiq Ismaila made an instant impact in the 14th minute, bursting down the right flank and delivering a pinpoint cross. As Ghana defender Michael Simpson lost his footing, Cyriel Dessers calmly collected…

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja to challenge a ruling that ordered the final forfeiture of an estate comprising 753 housing units located in Lokogoma, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had secured both interim and final forfeiture orders against the estate, which was initially linked to another unnamed former government official. However, Emefiele, through his lawyer, A.M. Kotoye, insists that he has a personal interest in the estate and was wrongfully excluded from the proceedings that led to…

[ad_1] One of the foremost African writers and author of the celebrated “Weep Not Child’, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, is dead.His daughter, Wanjiku wa Thiong’o, disclosed this on her official Facebook page on Wednesday. She explained that the author died Wednesday morning, saying the family’s spokesperson would announce details of his celebration soon.SPONSOR AD “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dad, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o this Wednesday morning, 28th May 2025.“He lived a full life, fought a good fight. As was his last wish, let’s celebrate his life and his work. Rîa ratha na rîa…

In a remarkable display of honesty and integrity, a Nigerian pilgrim, Hajiya Zainab from Plateau State, has returned a missing sum of $5,000 (approximately ₦8.24 million) to its Russian owner at the Masjidul Haram in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The commendable act, which occurred on Tuesday, was confirmed by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the Plateau State Pilgrims Welfare Board. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Hon. Daiyabu Dauda, praised Hajiya Zainab’s conduct, describing it as a shining example of the virtues expected of Muslims. “She demonstrated exceptional integrity and honesty by returning $5,000 she found in Masjidul…

[ad_1] The House of Representatives has taken a step towards gender inclusivity in Nigeria’s military by passing for second reading, a bill seeking to mandate at least 15 percent female representation in the enlistment, recruitment, and appointment of service personnel across the Armed Forces.The bill, titled: “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Armed Forces Act, Cap. A20, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004…” (HB.1719) is sponsored by Hon. Kafilat Ogbara (Lagos, APC). The proposed legislation which seeks to mainstream gender responsiveness in all facets of military operations and administration scaled second reading on Wednesday.SPONSOR AD Leading the…

[ad_1] The  Joint House Committee Investigating the alleged cases of certificate racketeering has invited the Vice Chancellors of Igbinedion University, Edo State; Babcock University, Inishan Remo, Ogun State, and Al-Hikma University, Ilorin, Kwara State for an investigative hearing on June 2.Other private universities whose vice chancellors were invited for the investigative public hearing include Vice Chancellor of Trinity University, Ogun State,  Wesley University, Ondo State, Wigwe University, Isiokpo, Rivers State, Elrazi Medical University, Kano State, Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun State  and Venite University, Iloro, Ekiti State, among others.In a statement on Wednesday, chairman of the committee, Abubakar Hassan Fulata,  said…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has commended President Bola Tinubu for steering Nigeria through what he described as “difficult but essential reforms,” urging that such efforts should not be derailed by partisan politics. Buhari gave the charge in a statement issued on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, in celebration of Tinubu’s two years in office. The former president lauded Tinubu’s leadership and encouraged Nigerians to continue backing the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration despite the current economic challenges. “Desired changes must not fall victim to nettlesome domestic politics,” Buhari said, adding that meaningful reforms take time and cannot yield results…

[ad_1]  Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria can be transformed when children get the power to imagine.He said this when The ExxonMobil Foundation, in collaboration with PanAfricare and the TechWomen officially launched the INSPIRE Project to improve science and technology education in Nigeria. The project was launched at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja, on Wednesday.SPONSOR AD according to the organisers, the INSPIRE Project, short for Innovation, STEM, and Partnerships for Inclusive and Relevant Education, is set to be implemented in 14 underserved government secondary schools across six Nigerian states: Abia, Bauchi, Kaduna, Lagos, Rivers, and the Federal Capital Territory.The…

[ad_1] Former Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa State has vowed to stay away from all meetings of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) until Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), is expelled alongside “other impostors”.He said this why responding to inquiries on his absence from the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the opposition, which held, on Tuesday, in Abuja. Daily Trust reports that owing to the crisis rocking the main opposition party, it could not hold any NEC meeting within a year.SPONSOR AD The meeting, held at the party’s presidential campaign office—Legacy House in Maitama—was relocated from…