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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Dr Nyesom Wike, has approved the upgrade of all second-class chiefs to first-class status and all third-class chiefs to second-class status. Wike announced the approval in Abaji during his visit to the area to thank residents for supporting President Bola Tinubu’s candidates during the Area Council election. The minister explained that the decision followed a request by the Ona of Abaji and […]
President Bola Tinubu has presented the 2026 statutory budget proposal for the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, to the House of Representatives for consideration and approval. In a letter read during plenary by the Speaker of House, Dr Abbas Tajudeen, President Tinubu said the proposal was prepared by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory in accordance with Sections 121 and 299 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended. The president […]
Public health planning expert and co-founder of Lokoja Dialogues, Mrs. Adwoa Edun, has been honoured with the African Woman of Impact Award for her work in promoting water resilience and climate action across Nigeria. At the occasion in Abuja, Mrs. Edun expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Arise News team for the recognition and dedicated the honour to the members of the Lokoja Dialogues Team, whose collective efforts continue to spark […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC says it will continue to collaborate with the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, to ensure credible, secure and well-coordinated elections across the country. INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan stated this while receiving the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, and his delegation to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The INEC chairman said the visit was a step in strengthening cooperation between both […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Nyesom Wike, has assured residents of the FCT that the University of Science and Technology in Abaji will begin operations during the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Wike gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abaji while thanking residents for supporting Tinubu’s candidates in the FCT Area Council election. "You came out in large numbers and delivered 133 of the 135 polling […]
The Federal Government has officially flagged off the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project, a $500 million initiative designed to strengthen dam safety, expand irrigation infrastructure, and enhance hydropower development nationwide. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, described SPIN as a strategic intervention to improve water resource management and advance Nigeria’s food security agenda. Utsev said the project, […]
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening irrigation development, water resource management, and sustainable energy integration through the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project. Professor Utsev made the remarks at the second meeting of the SPIN Project Steering Committee, highlighting that the initiative builds on the achievements of the Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) Project, which concluded […]
The 10th Prosecution Witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Olomotane Egoro, on Tuesday, maintained that the transactions being examined in the ongoing alleged money laundering trial of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, were within the threshold prescribed by the Central Bank of Nigeria. He, however, noted that the names of the first defendant, former Governor Bello; and the second defendant, Shuaib Oricha, did not […]
Following the aftermath of the Appeal Court judgment affirming the nullification of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025, the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the party has scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, March 11. According to a notice signed by the BoT Chairman, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, the meeting will take place in Abuja. "This serves to formally invite […]
