The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has unveiled plans for a nationwide women-focused empowerment initiative tagged “The Power of 10 Million: One Voice One Movement One Choice”, aimed at mobilising and economically empowering women across Nigeria through a ward-based development framework. The initiative was formally presented at a press conference held in Abuja on Wednesday, ahead of the planned National Women Mega Empowerment & Rally 2026, scheduled for May 5 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium. The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim,…
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FCT Police Strengthen Ties with CAN to Boost Security in Abuja
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), FCT Chapter, in a move aimed at enhancing collaboration between law enforcement and religious stakeholders in the Federal Capital Territory. The meeting, held at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja, was hosted by the CAN Chairman, Rev. Timothy A. Ikechukwu, and attended by senior members of the association, alongside prominent pastors and church leaders from across the FCT. Speaking during the engagement, CP Sanusi reaffirmed the commitment…
FG Declares May 1 Public Holiday for Workers’ Day Celebration
The Federal Government has declared Friday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s International Workers’ Day. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government, according to a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani. He extended congratulations to Nigerian workers, acknowledging their contributions to national development. Tunji-Ojo praised the resilience, hard work, and dedication of workers across various sectors, noting that their efforts remain vital to the country’s growth and prosperity. He emphasized the importance of…
Gov Sule Endorses Ex-AG Kana for Nasarawa West Senate Bid
Governor Abdullahi Sule has thrown his weight behind his former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Abdulkarim Abubakar Kana, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Nasarawa West an early move seen as consolidating political structures ahead of the next election cycle. The endorsement is widely interpreted as a strategic extension of Sule’s governance philosophy, emphasising continuity, legal expertise, and trusted alliances within the party. Kana’s steady rise in both state and national politics has been closely tied to the governor’s political machinery. During his tenure as…
Tinubu Appoints Bianca Ojukwu as Foreign Affairs Minister, Names Enikanolaiye as Minister of State
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs following the resignation of Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to pursue political ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections. The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Prior to her elevation, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, a role in which she contributed to Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements and international relations. In a related development, President Tinubu has nominated Ambassador…
Senate Backs NPC Reform Drive, Screens Seven Commissioners for Confirmation
By Isaac James The Senate has screened seven presidential nominees for appointment as Federal Commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC), expressing satisfaction with their qualifications and readiness to serve in the nation’s critical data agency. The nominees, forwarded by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, are expected to fill existing vacancies across several states in the Commission. Lawmakers noted that the NPC, which comprised representatives from the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, played a vital role in national planning, development policy, and statistical coordination.…
COWA Launches Nationwide Tree Planting Drive, Targets 1,000 Trees in One Hour Across Nigeria
The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) has launched a nationwide environmental campaign aimed at planting 1,000 trees within one hour across multiple locations in Nigeria, in a bold effort to promote sustainability and grassroots climate action. The exercise, scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 7:00am to 8:00am, form part of the association’s “COWA Green Borders” sustainability initiative, designed to encourage community participation in environmental protection and ecological restoration. The coordinated campaign will see volunteers, stakeholders, community members, and environmental advocates simultaneously planting trees in designated locations across several states,…
IGP Orders Dismissal, Prosecution of Police Officers Linked to Fatal Effurun Shooting
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in the fatal shooting of Mr Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State, on 26 April 2026. Mr Ogidi was killed during the incident, which triggered public concern and internal disciplinary action within the Nigeria Police Force. According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the officers involved were immediately withdrawn from the Delta State Command and transferred to Force Headquarters, Abuja, where they underwent expedited disciplinary proceedings.…
Eyiboh’s Suspension Sparks Crisis in APC Ward as Forgery Claim Triggers Legal Threat
A controversial attempt to suspend Rt. Hon. Eseme Eyiboh from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 9 of Esit Eket Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, has ignited backlash, with allegations of forgery and threats of legal action deepening divisions within the party. An ex-officio member of the ward, Prophet Edet Ben, has disowned the purported suspension process, describing it as fraudulent and non-existent in a sworn affidavit submitted before the High Court in Uyo. He maintained that no meeting was held on April 22, 2026, to deliberate on…
CG Adeniyi Rallies Wrestlers for African Glory, Targets Medals at Egypt Championship
The Comptroller-General of Customs and President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Adewale Adeniyi, has charged Nigeria’s national wrestling team to deliver outstanding performances and return with medals at the forthcoming African Wrestling Championships scheduled for May 2026 in Alexandria, Egypt. Adeniyi gave the charge on Tuesday at the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Abuja, where he hosted athletes, coaches, and officials ahead of their departure for the continental competition. Congratulating the wrestlers for earning national selection, Adeniyi described their qualification as both a privilege and a weighty responsibility, urging…
