FCT @ 50: Renewed Hope, Purposeful Leadership and the Socio-Economic Transformation of Abuja

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By Dr. Jumai Ahmadu As the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) marks fifty years of its creation, Abuja stands today as a compelling symbol of national unity, strategic planning, and purposeful governance. From a modest vision conceived in 1976, the nation’s capital has evolved into one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities. Yet, perhaps no period in its recent history has witnessed the scale, speed, and geographical spread of infrastructure delivery recorded under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through the Renewed Hope Agenda, implemented in the FCT by the Minister of…

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Trump commends Tinubu over fight against terrorism, protection of Christians

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Trump commends Tinubu

United States (U.S) President, Donald Trump has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his decisive leadership in tackling terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria, particularly attacks on Christian communities. Trump conveyed the commendation in a letter dated July 6, 2026, to Tinubu, the details of which were made public yesterday, in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. In the letter, titled: ‘President Trump lauds President Tinubu’s decisive leadership against terrorists’, Trump praised Tinubu’s efforts to address security challenges and reaffirmed…

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ICPC uncovers 908 fake workers across MDAs; Police top list

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ICPC on MDAs fake workers

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered 908 fake workers across several federal ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) in a massive payroll fraud scheme. The anti-graft agency announced that the discovery has led to the recovery of approximately ₦942 million linked to fraudulent salary payments made to these fictitious employees. According to an interview granted to on a foreign radio programme yesterday, its Chairman, Musa Aliyu revealed that the widespread discovery stems from a comprehensive investigation launched by the commission in 2024. The probe was…

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Nigeria’s population hits 242.4m, remains most populous in Africa 

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Nigeria's population

Nigeria has maintained its status as Africa’s most populous country, with an estimated population of 242.4 million in 2026. Worldometer population estimates reviewed yesterday place Nigeria ahead of Ethiopia and Egypt, which occupy the second and third positions respectively among the continent’s ten most populous countries. Nigeria’s latest population estimate is based on projections, as the country’s last national population census was conducted in 2006, when its population was officially recorded at 140.4 million. Africa continues to record the fastest population growth globally, with the continent’s population projected to surpass…

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PFIPC probe: H’Reps give defaulting MDAs 48hrs to produce documents, officials

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H'Reps on PFIPC probe

The 10th House of Representatives has escalated its investigation into the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), issuing a 48-hour ultimatum to ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) that have yet to comply with its summons. The House Ad-hoc Committee investigating the alleged establishment, funding and operations of the council directed all defaulting agencies to appear before it today, Thursday with the relevant officials and documents requested during previous correspondence. The committee warned that failure to comply would trigger the use of the constitutional powers of the National Assembly to…

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Kano Gov. signs Executive Order against thuggery, drug abuse 

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Kano Gov. signs Executive Order

Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated the ‘Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse, thuggery and other related crimes’ in Kano. This was contained in a statement issued yesterday by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa. Governor Yusuf, who also signed an Executive Order aimed at curbing thuggery and related criminal activities across the state, described drug abuse as one of the greatest threats confronting Kano’s youthful population, warning that the menace fuels violent crimes, destroys families, weakens the economy, and undermines social stability. He said the newly…

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2027: “Obi-Kwankwaso ticket ‘dead on arrival in Kano” – Ganduje

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Ganduje on Obi Kwankwaso ticket

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has said a presidential ticket pairing Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) would not succeed in Kano State in the 2027 general election. Ganduje, who is also a former governor of Kano State, stated this while speaking with newsmen on Tuesday, arguing that the proposed ticket lacks the political strength, acceptance and governance record required to secure support from voters in the state. “I don’t think Peter Obi and Kwankwaso’s ticket…

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Insecurity: Tinubu approves new Army battalion in Kwara 

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Tinubu approves new Army battalion

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new Nigerian Army battalion in Kwara State, as part of efforts to strengthen security and intensify operations against banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes. The new military formation will be sited in Omu Aran, the headquarters of Irepodun local government area, and is expected to improve troop deployment and operational capacity in communities facing persistent security challenges. Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq announced the approval in a statement issued by his Deputy Chief Press Secretary, describing the move as a major…

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FG seeks fresh investors for Northern oil exploration, as 13 frontier blocks get no bids

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FG on Northern oil exploration

Four years after the Federal Government announced a major oil discovery at Kolmani and pledged over $3 billion in investments, 13 oil blocks across the Chad Basin, Benue, Benin and Niger-Delta have failed to attract investors during the 2025 Licensing Round. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) said only 37 of the 50 blocks offered received bids, while the remaining 13 would be returned to the licensing pool. Although the regulator described the exercise as successful, industry experts said investors deliberately avoided high-risk frontier basins in favour of producing…

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“Truth surpass trends” – IBAN Chairman,  urges broadcasters to restore professionalism in digital age

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Ramalan urges broadcasters

Aminu Imam Chairman of the Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria (IBAN), Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has called on broadcasters, journalists and media owners to uphold professionalism, warning that the pursuit of virality and instant fame must never come at the expense of truth and public trust. Speaking at the ‘Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards’, hosted by the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Lagos, Ramalan delivered a keynote address titled: ‘Restoring Professionalism in an Era of Virality and Instant Fame’, where he stressed that credibility remains the media…

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