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By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering durable and high-quality road infrastructure across the country, as senior officials of the Federal Ministry of Works conducted a media tour of ongoing and completed projects within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Speaking during the tour, the Federal Controller of Works (FCT), Engr. Yakubu Usman, said the projects demonstrate the government’s resolve to strengthen transportation networks as drivers of economic growth under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He noted that strategic road projects currently underway are designed to improve mobility, boost commerce…
…Free Artificial Limb Registration Opens; Deadline Set for April 15, 2026 By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja A humanitarian initiative aimed at restoring mobility and hope to people living with limb loss has been launched in Edo State under the banner “Edo Project Limbs Freedom 2026.” The project, organized by ISHK Tolaram in collaboration with the Reymas Family Foundation, has officially opened registration for individuals in need of free artificial limbs. According to the organizers, the registration process is currently ongoing and will close on April 15, 2026. Speaking on the initiative, the convener of the project and representative of…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja As political momentum gradually builds toward the 2027 Nigerian General Election, conversations across the Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency are increasingly centered on the qualities voters say they want in their next representative: credibility, capacity, and resilience. Among the emerging names drawing attention is Aisha Ibrahim Adoke, widely referred to as Hon. Dr. Aisha Ibrahim Adoke, AIA. Supporters describe her as a credible candidate with a reputation for integrity and a track record they say reflects principled leadership. Political observers in the constituency say voters are paying closer attention to aspirants who emphasize governance as public service…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has approved Tuesday, 31st March, 2026 as the passing-out date for the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream One Corps Members. The low-key event will feature the distribution of Certificates of National Service to deserving Corps Members in all the Local Government Areas of the country. The activities heralding the event will commence on 13th March, 2026 and will include Job Advisory and Counselling (JAC) by the NYSC and other relevant agencies as well as the signing of final clearance by the Zonal Inspectors. The Director-General, Brigadier General…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The Peace Ambassadors Advocacy Network (PAAN) has inaugurated its Federal Capital Territory (FCT) leadership for the Girls and Women Speak Ambassadors Initiative, marking a significant step toward strengthening advocacy for gender equality, peacebuilding, and women’s empowerment in Nigeria. https://youtu.be/wubQiZm_afg?si=419-PkAEzkyAT32Y The ceremony, held at the PAAN headquarters in Abuja, brought together stakeholders, advocates, and newly appointed ambassadors committed to promoting peace, social development, and inclusive participation in governance and building a culture of Peace. Speaking at the event, the Founder and President of PAAN, Ambassador Kingsley Onuche reiterated the organization’s mandate of mobilizing individuals, institutions,…
By| Goodluck E.Adubazi | Abuja The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, has declared that Nigeria’s National Action Plan under the African Continental Free Trade Area must deliver tangible economic transformation, stressing that 2026 should be a year of measurable outcomes rather than policy discussions. The minister made the statement on Wednesday in Abuja at the 2026 First Quarter meeting of the AfCFTA Central Coordination Committee (CCC) held at John Wood Hotel. Represented by her Special Adviser, Patience Okala, the minister said the meeting came at a critical time as Nigeria consolidates its leadership under the continental trade…
By| Goodluck E. Adubazi | Abuja As the nation prepares for the 2027 general elections, an expert has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to keep a close watch on political parties and warned against vote buying. The disclosure was made on Wednesday against the backdrop of findings from the 2025 Anambra governorship election report. Three major political parties — the All Progressives Congress (APC), All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the Labour Party (LP) — spent over N7 billion in the 2025 Anambra State governorship election, according to a new electoral integrity report unveiled Wednesday in Abuja. https://youtube.com/shorts/aZRcL5VC0ig?si=oak_LX0iLJFVOK76…
By| Goodluck E. Adubazi | Abuja The Federal Government has intensified enforcement of the nationwide ban on sachet and small-pack alcoholic drinks, as the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), in collaboration with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), formally flagged off a joint national sensitisation and enforcement campaign on Tuesday in Abuja She stressed that violators would face stiff regulatory sanctions, describing the move as a critical public health intervention aimed at curbing underage access to cheap, high-concentration alcohol. “Alcohol is one of the most widely…
… Bank Pledges Expanded Investment in Infrastructure, Tourism, Agriculture and Trade Integration By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi ||Abuja The Pan-African multilateral lender African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has significantly increased its financial commitment to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), raising its regional financing limit from US$3 billion to US$5 billion over the next three to four years. The announcement was made during the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM held in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, where Afreximbank President Dr. Benedict Oramah Elombi outlined an ambitious plan to deepen the Bank’s footprint across the region. The…
By|| Goodluck E. Adubazi || Abuja Prominent writer, veteran and community leader Tom Ohikere joined woman advocate and politician Aisha at a recent parley organized by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ihima, drawing attention from party supporters and local stakeholders. The meeting was held at Engr Uhutu’s residence, kogi central leader of ADC and, brought together party faithful, youth leaders and community influencers to deliberate on grassroots mobilization and strategies for strengthening democratic participation at the local level. Ohikere, known for his contributions to civic discourse and community development, emphasized the importance of inclusive leadership and active citizen engagement in…