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The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s debt-for-infrastructure policy, insisting that Nigeria’s huge infrastructure deficit cannot be addressed without strategic borrowing and sustained capital investment. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr. Omoniyi M. Akinsiju, the group argued that criticisms against the Federal Government’s borrowing plans were politically motivated and failed to provide realistic alternatives for addressing the country’s longstanding infrastructure challenges. According to IMPI, Nigeria’s poor infrastructure continues to hinder economic growth, productivity, and citizens’ quality of life, noting that over 70…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening bilateral relations with the Czech Republic through enhanced institutional cooperation, trade partnerships, technology transfer, and sustainable development initiatives. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, following a meeting between the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Nigeria, Tomas Vyprachticky, in Abuja. During the meeting, Ambassador Vyprachticky congratulated the minister on her appointment and conveyed the goodwill of the Czech…

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Rosaline Ogunro on her emergence as the new Mayor of Islington in the United Kingdom, describing the achievement as a proud moment for Nigeria and a testament to excellence, dedication, and impactful community service. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Commission’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa said Ogunro’s elevation to the prestigious office reflects the growing impact of Nigerians occupying leadership positions across the globe.…

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir, called for a peaceful and crash-free celebration across the country. In a statement signed by the Deputy Corps Commander and Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, the Corps Marshal commended Muslim faithful for their devotion, sacrifice, discipline, and commitment to the teachings of Islam, urging them to sustain the virtues of patience, obedience, love, and peaceful coexistence associated with the sacred season. He explained that…

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has personally spearheaded an emergency traffic operation that restored free movement along the Abuja–Kaduna Expressway following a severe obstruction at the Azara Bridge, Jere axis. The disruption occurred during ongoing road construction works when an articulated vehicle carrying a crane broke down at a narrow diversion point, resulting in a rapid build-up of traffic that stretched several kilometres and left commuters stranded for hours. Responding promptly to the situation, the Corps Marshal arrived at the scene and assumed direct…

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening coordination among humanitarian interventions and expanding social protection programmes aimed at reducing poverty, insecurity, and humanitarian challenges across the country. The Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, made this known during a courtesy visit by a delegation from Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access (EFinA) to the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Doro said the Ministry operates an open-door engagement framework designed to foster collaboration among government institutions, development partners, civil society organisations, and the private sector…

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Grace Ike, has extended warm Eid-el-Kabir greetings to Muslim faithful across the country while calling on journalists in the Federal Capital Territory to uphold ethical reporting, promote national unity, and defend press freedom. In a goodwill message issued on behalf of the Council’s Executive Committee, Ike urged media practitioners to reflect the virtues of sacrifice, obedience, truth, and responsibility in the discharge of their professional duties. She noted that the media has a critical role to play in fostering…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has felicitated Muslim faithful across the country on the occasion of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, while directing enhanced security deployments nationwide to ensure peaceful and hitch-free festivities. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the IGP joined Nigerians in celebrating the occasion and prayed for peace, unity, and prosperity for the country. Disu assured citizens that the Nigeria Police Force had put in place robust security measures across the nation to guarantee the safety…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has commemorated the 2026 International Day of the Boy Child with a strong call for increased attention to boys’ mental health, emotional well-being, and moral development. The Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon Placid, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, noting that the event was held at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu. The programme, which featured students of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) School, focused on the need to create a supportive…

A civil society organisation, the Coalition for National Security and Democratic Stability (CNSDS), has praised the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, over what it described as renewed operational efficiency by the Nigerian Armed Forces following the neutralisation of 317 terrorists and criminal elements across the country within one month. The group said the latest operational figures released by the Defence Headquarters indicate significant progress in the military’s fight against terrorism, kidnapping, oil theft and organised crime. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, president of the coalition,…