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By Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja. Stakeholders in Nigeria’s road sector have commended the Federal Government for the quality and durability of ongoing road infrastructure projects in Kaduna State, describing the works as a major boost to safety, connectivity and economic growth under the Renewed Hope Administration. The commendation came during a National Media Tour and commissioning of projects held on Monday, 19 January 2026, where the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, North West Zone, Hon. Abdullahi Tanko Yakasai, led engineers, regulators, host communities and road users on an inspection of key federal road projects across the…
By: Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja Lokoja, Kogi State — When leadership is measured by impact, transformation, and lasting legacy, the name Hajia Aisha Ibrahim Adoke (AIA), PhD stands tall. For seven years, she steered Kogi Investments and Property Limited (KIPL) through one of the most remarkable turnarounds in the state’s public sector history—earning her growing support as a candidate capable of transforming the Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency. Appointed in 2017 by then Governor Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, Hajia Aisha Ibrahim Adoke, Master holder in Public Administration made history as the first woman Managing Director of KIPL. Her appointment signaled a new era…
YouTube By : Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja The Honourable Minister of State for Works, Rt. Hon. Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Esq., has said that the values and discipline he imbibed at Nagarta College continue to guide him in his national assignment of transforming Nigeria’s road infrastructure. Goronyo made this known on Sunday, January 18, 2026, while attending the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the National Association of Nagarta Old Boys (NOBA) at Nagarta College, Sokoto. An alumnus of the institution and Grand Patron of NOBA, the Minister described the event as a moment of reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to the…
By : Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja The Honourable Minister of State for Works, Rt. Hon. Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Esq., has said that the values and discipline he imbibed at Nagarta College continue to guide him in his national assignment of transforming Nigeria’s road infrastructure. Goronyo made this known on Sunday, January 18, 2026, while attending the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the National Association of Nagarta Old Boys (NOBA) at Nagarta College, Sokoto. An alumnus of the institution and Grand Patron of NOBA, the Minister described the event as a moment of reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to the growth…
By :Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja. The Kogi State Government has invalidated all fraudulently obtained Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) and reclaimed government properties illegally acquired across the state, following a comprehensive investigation into widespread land administration irregularities. In a decisive move that underscores the administration’s commitment to transparency and security, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo also supervised the demolition of a suspected ISWAP terrorists’ hideout in Okene, declaring that his government will never negotiate with terrorists but will instead take the fight directly to their enclaves. A statement issued on Thursday, January 15, 2025 by the Commissioner for Information…
By :Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja Civil society group, the Centre for Social Legal Studies (CSLS), on Thursday, January 15, 2026 staged a Justice Walk in Abuja, calling on the Federal Government to fully implement the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy and ensure speedy, transparent trials of high-profile corruption cases. The Justice Walk, route National Human Rights Commission to Millennium Park, E19, Aguyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, held in commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, drew lawyers, activists, and rights advocates who marched peacefully through parts of the Federal Capital Territory under the theme: “Advancing Human Rights the…
By : Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja The Ugandan presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, on Tuesday received former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan at his residence in Magere, in a high-profile meeting ahead of the country’s general elections. Kyagulanyi, who is contesting under the National Unity Platform (NUP), met Jonathan as part of engagements with international election observers already in Uganda to monitor the electoral process. The visit underscores growing international attention on Uganda’s 2026 elections, widely seen as a pivotal moment for the country’s democratic future. Goodluck Jonathan, a respected figure in African election observation and democratic…
By: Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has issued a stern warning to State Coordinators of the party’s ongoing nationwide electronic membership registration, declaring that any Coordinator who fails to ensure full registration of party members in their state will be removed and replaced. Yilwatda gave the directive on Monday during a meeting with State Registration Coordinators at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, stressing that the assignment is a core party responsibility, not a ceremonial position. The electronic membership registration exercise, which covers the 36 states of the Federation…
By: Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to far-reaching reforms aimed at enhancing service delivery and aligning the operations of the Scheme with contemporary national realities. The Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, gave the assurance on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Annual Management Conference (AMC) of the Scheme, held in Jos, Plateau State, with the theme “NYSC as a Catalyst for National Development: Tackling Present Challenges and Charting Sustainable Solutions.” General Nafiu acknowledged the sustained support of the Federal Government towards strengthening the Scheme…
By :Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja As Nigeria’s political parties reposition ahead of a new era of youth-driven engagement, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is leaning heavily into digital strategy and grassroots mobilization. At the center of this effort is Queen Nkechi Okiyi, the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary (New Media), who says the ADC is positioning itself as a serious alternative for young Nigerians seeking political relevance and accountability. Speaking on the party’s vision, Okiyi emphasized that her role is focused on reshaping political communication and deepening public awareness of the ADC’s ideology and capacity for governance. “My responsibility is…