Abuja: Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, for his prudent investment of public resources aimed at impacting the lives of residents. The commendation was made during the inauguration of the newly constructed Collector Road CN2 (Zakari Kyari Street), an […]
Day: June 19, 2025
Tax: Wike Says ‘Big Men’ Remain FCT’s Biggest Problem
Abuja: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has identified affluent residents of Abuja as the primary challenge to voluntary tax compliance, hindering development efforts in the region. Wike made these remarks during the inauguration of the newly constructed Collector Road CN2 (Zakari A. Kyari Street) in Abuja, an event officiated […]
Strike at Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic: Lecturers’ Salaries Fall Below NYSC Allowances
Zaria: The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic (ASUP) at Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic in Zaria has voiced concerns over the salaries of its lecturers, claiming they earn less than National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. This issue has contributed to the ongoing strike by the union. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Malam Usman-Shehu Suleiman, the […]
Stakeholders Brainstorm on Effective Promotion of Inclusive, Safe Education
Abuja: Education stakeholders gathered in Abuja to address challenges related to promoting inclusive, safe, and gender-sensitive learning environments across the country. The event, organized by the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), aimed to enhance the capacity of Special Education Desk Officers from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. According to News Agency […]
Ex-Lawmaker Urges Political Maturity and Unity in Cross River
Abuja: Mr Clement Obun, an ex-lawmaker in the Cross River State House of Assembly and a House of Representatives aspirant, has urged enhanced political maturity and mutual understanding among leaders and citizens of the state. Obun made the call during an interview with members of the Cross River State Journalists Forum (CROSSJOF), Abuja Chapter, on […]