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By Ajuluchukwu Brown, Abuja Public life often presents a paradox. The higher an individual rises in service to the nation, the more vulnerable they become to allegations that may or may not bear any relationship to the facts. For retired Major-General Barry Tariye Ndiomu, former Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), the recent allegation by an anonymous social media account claiming he paid ₦4 billion in bribes to retain his appointment belongs squarely in that category—an accusation that, on close examination, appears devoid of substantiation and inconsistent with the life and career of the man at its centre.…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a Probable Flash Flood Risk Alert for the first dekad of July (July 1–10, 2026), warning that intensified rainfall during the onset of the peak rainy season could trigger flash flooding across 27 states. According to the advisory, widespread rainfall experienced across many parts of the country in June has left soils heavily saturated, significantly reducing their capacity to absorb additional rainwater. As a result, low-lying communities, urban centres, coastal areas, and locations with poor drainage are expected to face an elevated risk of flooding over the coming days.…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of operating what he described as a massive “shadow budget,” following a report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicating that government expenditures equivalent to about two percent of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) were not reflected in recent official budgets. In a strongly worded statement, the ADC flag bearer claimed that the reported discrepancy amounts to approximately ₦8.8 trillion in public spending allegedly carried out outside Nigeria’s statutory budget process. Describing the development as “the most consequential…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the successful restoration of the Benin–Omotosho 330kV transmission line, bringing an end to a week-long outage that affected electricity supply to parts of the country. According to the company, the transmission line was restored to service at 7:05 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2026, following the completion of repair and maintenance works by its engineers. The line had been out of service since June 25, 2026, after a conductor detachment disrupted operations. TCN said its technical team carried out restraining of the conductors and completed all necessary maintenance…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, has been conferred with the prestigious traditional title of Ngorog Ngasmwa (Lover of Ngas) by the Pankshin and Kanke Joint Traditional Rulers Council during the official flag-off of the rehabilitation of the Babban Lamba–Sharam (Phase II) Road in Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State. The traditional honour was bestowed on the Minister by the Chairman of the Pankshin and Kanke Joint Traditional Rulers Council and Ngolong Ngas, HRH Nde Jika Golit, in recognition of his contributions to infrastructure development and his role in facilitating the…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has launched the “Breathe Clean Air – Abuja” Campaign and distributed 10,000 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) refill vouchers to residents across the six Area Councils as part of efforts to reduce indoor air pollution and promote the use of clean cooking energy. Speaking at the grand finale of the campaign in Bwari on Thursday, the Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, said the initiative was established under the administration of the FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, to tackle the growing health and environmental challenges…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has handed over its newly completed control room building extension for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition/Energy Management System (SCADA/EMS) at the Gwagwalada 330kV Transmission Substation to the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), marking a major step towards improving electricity grid management across the country. The facility will serve as the nation’s temporary National Control Centre (NCC) pending the completion of the permanent control centre in Gwagwalada. Speaking during the handover ceremony on Thursday, TCN Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, described the event as a…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Federal Government has assured residents of Bille Community in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State that it is taking decisive steps to address the persistent gas seepage affecting the area, while rolling out immediate humanitarian assistance to ease the plight of affected residents. A high-powered delegation led by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Senator Ekperike Ekpo, visited the community on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to assess the situation firsthand, deliver relief materials, and reassure residents of the government’s commitment to finding a lasting solution. The delegation, which included the Commission…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday affirmed the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under former Senate President David Mark, dismissing a suit filed by House of Representatives member Leke Abejide challenging the party’s leadership. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Musa Liman ruled that the suit lacked merit, holding that the issues raised concerned the internal affairs of a political party and were therefore not justiciable except where there is a clear violation of the law or infringement of legal rights. The court upheld the preliminary objections filed by the ADC, its former…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Federal Government has inaugurated a 17-member Planning Committee for the 26th National Council on Women Affairs and Social Development, charging members to ensure the meeting produces practical and measurable policies that strengthen families, advance the care economy and improve the welfare of women, children and vulnerable groups across the country. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, inaugurated the committee at the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs headquarters in Abuja, describing the exercise as the “official starting gun” for the National Council scheduled to hold in Jalingo, Taraba State. She stressed that…