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Umahi Meets APC Nat'l Chairman On President Tinubu's Infrastructure Scorecard

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja  Engr David Umahi Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi is in talks with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda over plans to showcase President Bola Tinubu's infrastructure scorecard before the National Working Committee of the party. The infrastructure achievements under the Renewed Hope Agenda will focus on the giant strides in road and bridge construction nationwide; projects that have continued to attract commendations and positive reactions from Nigerians across different sectors. Umahi commended the APC national chairman for introducing an engagement process where ministers appear before the national working committee on live telecast to account for the progress and gains made by the administration. He praised the national chairman for the successes recorded so far and the peaceful conduct of the party’s primaries, as well as the inclusive disposition of the national working committee in ensuring that as...
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FCCPC Shuts Abuja Realty Office, Construction Coy For Exploiting Off-takers

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Moved to enforce regulatory compliance, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has shutdown the business premises of two prominent real estate developers in the Federal Capital Territory, Ochacho Real Estate and TI’Bilon Construction and Facility Management Company. The enforcement action follows the persistent refusal of both companies to comply with official compliance notices previously issued by the commission. FCCPC had written notices to the developers, mandating them to hand over housing units to consumers who had fully paid for their properties but were left stranded without their homes.  For flouting the orders, the sealed offices will remain shut indefinitely until both organisation's fully fulfill their outstanding obligations to the affected consumers. The commission’s action was taken pursuant to Section 150(4) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA), 2018, which empowers the FCCPC to ...
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No Plan To Rename Nigeria, Abolish Sharia Law–Presidency

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja    President Bola Tinubu The Presidency has refuted claims that President Bola Tinubu seeks to carry out constitutional amendments that will lead to the renaming of Nigeria to the United States of Nigeria and abolish Sharia Law in the Northern region.  Describing the viral story as fake, the Presidency wondered why the story cited anonymous sources. This was even as the Presidency linked the story as part of the dubious plot by some desperate politicians to create disaffection in the country, stir up a political crisis, and heat the polity ahead of the general elections.  Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga enjoined Nigerians to ignore the viral story in its entirety because the purveyors of the fake news are agents of destabilisation and merchants of disorder.  He said: "President Tinubu has no plan whatsoever to send any bill code-named Project True Federation to the National Assembly by ...
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NESREA Seals Kano Rice Factory Over Non-compliance With Environmental Regulations

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed a factory in Kano State, Fortune Rice Mills Limited for non-compliance with extant environmental regulations. The enforcement exercise led by the North West Zonal Director, Dr. Mudashiru Raheem followed investigation of public complaint against the facility, bordering on dust emission and offensive odour despite notices of compliance concerns issued by NESREA. But an investigation by the zonal office which established violation of the National Environmental (Air Quality Control) Regulations 2014, and National Environmental (Food, Beverages and Tobacco Sector) Regulations 2023, led to the sealing of the facility on Monday, 18 May 2026. The Director General of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor expressed deep concern over the reckless attitude of facilities toward the health and well-being of the citizens and environment.  While issuing an order to seal the facility, ...
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Ekiti Election: CSO's Fault Delayed Funding, Zero Female Candidates

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja As 2026 Ekiti off-cycle Governorship Election approaches, Civil Society Organisation's (CSOs) have faulted delay in release of funds and zero female candidates across 13 political parties.  This is even as the CSO's pegged INEC's preparedness at 34 percent, raising concern over uncontested political space and a media environment partially suppressed by a punitive levy.  This formed the crux of discuss at the unveiling of Ekiti State off-cycle Governorship Election Pre-Assessment Report on Thursday in Abuja.  The report was endorsed by Election Observation Hub, comprising Centre For Media and Society (CEMESO), ElectHER, International Press Centre (IPC), Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF), TAF Africa, The Kukah Centre and Yiaga Africa. It was funded under the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Phase Two (EU-SDGN II) programme, which is consistent with its mission of promoting transparent, credible, peaceful and inclusi...
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President Appoints Prof Segun Aina As New JAMB Registrar

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Prof Segun Aina President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). He succeeded Professor Ishaq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026. Aina, who will be 40 in July, is a distinguished academic and systems expert with extensive experience in national examination systems, digital infrastructure, and public-sector institutional reform.  He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent, an MSc in Internet Computing and Network Security, and a PhD in Digital Signal Processing, both from Loughborough University, United Kingdom.  Aina has also completed the Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School. As a Prof of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Aina began his career with JAMB during his National Youth Service, gaining foundational experience in national admissio...
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President Endorses Airbus Proposal To Establish Maintenance, Hanger Facilities

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja As part of efforts to position Nigeria as a regional aerospace and aviation services hub, President Bola Tinubu has endorsed the proposal of world aircraft-maker, Airbus to establish maintenance and hangar facilities in the country.  This was even as Tinubu emphasised the urgent need for modern helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft capable of supporting security operations, logistics, and national development priorities, in furtherance of his administration's effort to end the intractable security challenges.  The President spoke on Thursday, during a meeting with a delegation from Airbus, led by Head of Regional Business Growth Africa and the Middle East, Thierry Cloutet, on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. He informed the delegation that his administration was determined to scale up the cordial relationship between both parties, leveraging the company's comparative advantage in military aircraft and aerospace developmen...
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