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FCTA gives land allotees 21 days to pay or lose offer The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has given land allottees 21 days to pay all statutory Right of Occupancy (R of O) bills and charges or lose the offer. Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Friday. Olayinka explained that the measure was part of the broad and comprehensive reforms on land administration in the FCT, approved by the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike. He said that the reforms, which would…

Christian Chukwu, a revered figure in Nigerian football and former coach of the Super Eagles, has died at the age of 74. The news of his passing was confirmed by his longtime friend and teammate, Dr. Olusegun Odegbami. While the exact circumstances surrounding his death on Saturday remain unclear, tributes have already begun to pour in for the man affectionately known as “Chairman.” Odegbami, who played alongside Chukwu in Nigeria’s victorious 1980 Africa Cup of Nations squad, shared the heartbreaking news with deep emotion. Back in 2021, Chukwu was the subject of widespread false death reports, which he personally debunked…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has played down opposition efforts to form a united front ahead of the 2027 general elections, branding the initiative as a nonstarter. Speaking to reporters on Friday after leading members of the APC’s National Working Committee on a Sallah visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Ganduje dismissed the coalition talks spearheaded by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other key political figures. When asked about the growing speculation surrounding the alliance, Ganduje waved it off, asserting confidence in the ruling party’s resilience and political dominance. He highlighted…

A black Toyota Hilux, assigned to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Nuhu Ribadu, was reported stolen during Juma’at prayers in Abuja on Friday, prompting a swift response from security forces. According to sources, the vehicle was left parked at approximately 1:05 p.m. near the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) complex in Area 10, while the ONSA official went to a nearby mosque for prayers. Upon returning, the official discovered that the vehicle had vanished. Security analyst Zagazola Makama broke the news on his X (formerly Twitter) account, revealing that the theft was quickly reported to the Garki…

UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA PROMOTES 45 TO PROFESSORIAL RANK The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the 11th Governing Council of the University of Abuja, Dr Olanrewaju Tejuoso, has approved the promotion of 45 academic staff to professorial rank, pending its ratification by the Council when fully constituted. While 20 of the staff were promoted to the rank of Professor, 25 others were elevated to the rank of Associate Professor.The promotion was announced by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Patricia Manko Lar, at the 188th Regular Senate of the University held Tuesday 8 April 2025 on the Main Campus. The exercise revealed that the…

Boko Haram: Zulum Meets Army, Naval, Air Force Chiefs in Abuja Borno State Governor, Engr Babagana Umara Zulum, held a crucial closed-door meeting with Nigeria’s top military leadership in Abuja on Thursday. The meeting, which was held separately behind closed doors with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, was to deploy a renewed push for coordinated action against the insurgents. Sources from the meeting revealed that the discussions centred on strengthening military operations in the…

PRESS BRIEFING BY THE FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER ON RECENT POLICE OPERATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN KADUNA STATE IN LINE WITH THE IGP’S VISION FOR A SAFER NIGERIA POLICE RESCUE 17 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS, RECOVER 21 FABRICATED AK-47 RIFLES, NEUTRALIZE 3 ARMED ROBBERS Gentlemen of the Press, In line with the operational directives and strategic vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, geared towards tackling violent crimes, dismantling criminal networks, and enhancing public safety across the country, the Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant breakthroughs in recent operations conducted in Kaduna State. On 9th April 2025, in…

National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has appealed to Nigerians to desist from paying ransom to kidnappers and terrorist groups, warning that such actions only worsen the insecurity challenges in the country. Ribadu made this known on Tuesday during a visit to Kaduna State, where he welcomed over 60 kidnap victims who were recently rescued by security forces. Among the victims were a deputy director in the civil service and a relative of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah. The group, which included 35 men, 29 women, and several children, had been held captive for more than a month before their…

Nigeria Posts $6.83 Billion Balance of Payments Surplus in 2024, Signaling Economic Resurgence and validating Renewed Hope Agenda The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a Balance of Payments (BOP)surplus of $6.83 billion for the 2024 financial year, marking a decisive turnaround from deficits of $3.34 billion in 2023 and $3.32 billion in 2022. This improvement reflects the impact of wide-ranging macroeconomic reforms, stronger trade performance, and renewed investor confidence in Nigeria’s economy. Stronger Trade and External Account Performance The current and capital account recorded a surplus of $17.22 billion in 2024,underpinned by a goods trade surplus of $13.17…

PRESS RELEASE PLATEAU KILLINGS: IGP ORDERS IMMEDIATE DEPLOYMENT OF ASSETS, TACTICAL SQUADS. As IGP Directs DIG Operations To Proceed To Plateau State. In response to the deeply troubling series of attacks and killings that have plagued some communities of Plateau State since March 28, 2025, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD., NPM., has ordered the immediate and comprehensive deployment of police tactical assets to the affected areas of the state. This decisive action underscores the Nigeria Police Force’s resolve to restoring peace, ensuring the safety and security of all residents, and bringing perpetrators of these heinous crimes…