Nwanne Dii Nnamba : Behold my brother Adeolu Babatunde Gbenga
As I arrived Gbenga’s Neasden apartment last Saturday from Gatwick, I remembered that summer Saturday morning in June 2001, when I 1st arrived that same apartment from same Gatwick. Gbenga hosted me, a total stranger for 6 weeks, enabling me to save serious British Pounds which otherwise would have gone to a B&B. A mutual…
Alleged Land Fraud : We Have Good Defence, Not Running – FCTA Official
By Remi Johnson The Director of Investigations and Prosecution at the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Mr. Joseph Eriki, has insisted that he is not running from justice in the alleged land fraud case currently before an Abuja High Court sitting in Garki. Eriki, through his lead counsel, Elaigwu Apeh, made the position clear after…
Rome Business School Partners With Lagos State Govt to Offer N500m Scholarship to 250 Residents
By Destiny Jemiriayegbe The Rome Business School Nigeria has proposed a partnership with the Lagos State Government to provide postgraduate and executive education scholarships for 200-250 residents of the state. The joint scholarship scheme, estimated at over N500m, is expected to take off in October 2025. Scholarship Details: According to Prof. Antonio Ragusa, Founder and…
Edo PDP Hails Gov Okpebholo for Proactive Measures in Enhancing State Security
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) acknowledges and commends Governor Monday Okpebholo for his administration’s proactive approach to addressing security challenges in the state. The recent initiatives have led to a noticeable reduction in incidents of kidnapping, cultism, banditry, and herdsmen attacks on communities. Governor Okpebholo’s commitment to restoring peace and…
JEE Report Shows Notable Progress In FCT Public Health Security
By Remi Johnson The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reiterated its unwavering commitment to strengthening public health security following the release of the updated Joint External Evaluation (JEE) report. The report, presented at a dissemination workshop held in Abuja, revealed significant strides made by the FCT in the prevention, detection, and response to public…
All Set For Nigeria to Host WAES 2025 Summit in Abuja
It is with a deep sense of honour and responsibility that I announce Nigeria’s readiness to host the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) 2025, under the distinguished leadership of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The Summit will take place from June 20 to 21, 2025, at the Abuja International Conference Centre (AICC). This…
Former NUJ FCT Chairmen attend Congress, pledge support for Comrade Grace Ike’s Administration
Seven past Chairmen of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter on 31st of May 2025 attended the union’s Congress to show their support for the current leadership of Comrade Grace Ike. They all signed the attendance register, marking a rare and strong show of unity. The former Chairmen present were…
President Tinubu’s Transformative Leadership and Gov Okpebholo’s Replication in Edo State
By Fred Itua In the evolving trajectory of Nigeria’s democratic experiment, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged as a paradigmatic figure—an architect of reforms, whose stewardship signals a recalibration of statecraft rooted in realism, resilience, and results. His ascension to the presidency came at a critical juncture when the nation was teetering on the brink…